Steve Martin on Why He Loves Martin Short, Only Murders Season 4 & Poached Egg Obsession

Steve talks to guest host Martin Short about his secret to never aging, his documentary “Steve” on Apple TV+, buying Marty an electric egg poacher, auditioning for Dean Martin, the moment he fell in love his wife Anne, filming “Only Murders in the Building,” working with Selena Gomez and Meryl Streep, and Marty and Steve list all the things they love most about each other.
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[@previnsnaidu1]

Their comedic chemistry is just perfection, such a joy

[@S.Shea2432]

Two Of the most famous Martins Of All Times in my book!! ABSOLUTE LIVING LEGENDS!! 💜

[@rudykraft5526]

What about Dean Martin, Martin Luther King, Martin Luther, Martin Van Buren, Martin Lawrence, and Quinn Martin

[@karenmbbaxter]

@@rudykraft5526 That is very true......Okay then the two most famous comedy Martins.

[@S.Shea2432]

@@rudykraft5526, Agree. That’s so True. I just changed it to “Two Of” Does it sound better? 💜

[@S.Shea2432]

@@karenmbbaxter, Do you think “Two Of” is good? I changed it before I saw your comment. 💜

[@yvonnewakefield7748]

Together they become a single entity: Steve Martin Short 🤟

[@mrpancakeguy]

It warms my heart to see that, even at old age, these magnificent beasts still can remember the same old jokes.

[@rikkiechambers4959]

Ahhh these two together .. it’s sooo hard not to hear echos of SNL from my childhood .. we were so lucky to have that .. what a joy this was ❤

[@karenmbbaxter]

I was an 80's girl so I don't remember them on SNL but I remember then on The 3 Amigos and Father of The Bride 1 and 2........Too funny.

[@circle1c]

Martin only did one season on SNL and he was brilliant. Ed Grimley was my favorite character of his but he was brilliant. Also, his autobiography is really good.

[@andygulati8976]

Funky Tut!

[@DigitalJeremy]

​@@andygulati8976 got a condo made of stone-a

[@taydrabrookshire347]

They destroy each other lovingly

[@Missunderstood103]

'Steve, u don't age!That's the benefit of looking 70 when you're 30.' 😂🤣🤣

[@angelariebli4843]

Nothing funnier than these two roasting each other.

[@edgarcayce2.02]

Seems these two simply can't go anywhere without each other.

[@krabb55]

Perhaps, before weeks end, Martin Short could read your comment then show a composite photo of what a child of the two would’ve looked like from infancy to mid age. Would be a hoot.

[@VincentAgostino-gy6hr]

I hate when Kimmel takes the summer off but I love Martin Short and Steve Martin… I worked with Steve Martin on his first film The Jerk…

[@dorissellin9046]

A cherished memory!!👍🏼👍🏼

[@primrose62]

Such a great movie !

[@VincentAgostino-gy6hr]

@@primrose62 I was a Production Assistant but it was a great film to work on… The cast & crew were terrific…. I met people who I stayed friends with throughout my career. And as a bonus I got to meet Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee.

[@mommaduke6164]

@@VincentAgostino-gy6hr THAT IS AWESOME! Bet that was a great experience. That movie is a classic in my books.

[@primrose62]

@@VincentAgostino-gy6hr very cool !

[@S.Shea2432]

Michael Buble concert in Utah, & a Pickleball Court!! 🤣🤣

[@Lhawk2107]

dang thats white ...

[@ManyfiresWoman]

I had to laugh but then I thought about it and realized how many white friends do play pickleball...and I don't even know what is. 🤭

[@RosieYogi40]

I’m using this on my 17 yr old son because he almost makes Steve Martin look tan.

[@Sandra-du6cv]

🤭😂😂😂😉

[@mrsr003]

I’m from Utah! And that is hysterical and true! Lol!

[@rachel_rexxx]

I love that these two are working together so much again

[@Rhov9]

Honestly, it gives me an unreasonable amount of joy that they’re out doing standup together - I genuinely love these guys

[@b_melly]

As a 80s baby and a kid of the 90s…. I FCKIN LOVE this duo!! They are REAL comedians.

[@arrowverselover100]

Love how they are having a normal conversation, but just with a live audience.

[@solarczyk49]

When two great comedians meet, a smile is guaranteed.

[@dannyf1168]

Marti Short is killing it

[@dustinstoker]

That skit with Bill Hader was hilarious

[@BAYBAY_316]

If jimmy ever really leaves the show I think Martin Short would be a great choice as a replacement if he wanted it.

[@Anthony-zt1zs]

He's really unbelievably talented.

[@dannyf1168]

@@BAYBAY_316 I vote Sean Hayes

[@ritaevans7125]

Amazing. Excellent promotion of a show I love, and Martin kills it, as do the other cast members. Definitely a night show host that would be watched with joy.

[@TheAccidentalViking]

I LOVE Vera! Brenda is a living legend.

[@geoffoconnor3487]

Bless Brenda Blethyn. Say that quickly 5 times.

[@dirfrops]

I’m so glad Martin is bringing back Jiminy Glick. I saw him on Bill Maher and lost it. Zach Galifianakis’ “Between Two Ferns” is a great homage to this amazing character.

[@Afriend-nv4uq]

Steve Martin & Martin Short!!

[@busterbrown446]

I think it's Steve Martin Short.

[@ExMachinaEngineering]

@@busterbrown446 no, no... The Martins cancel out and its Steve Short

[@carolynalsen3877]

Collective Couple Noun: Smartin

[@antipop885]

These 2 together are just Steve Martin Short 😂

[@jasonjohnson4803]

😂 Sounds like a Wheel of Fortune puzzle.

[@Jamal3.87]

@@jasonjohnson4803the category is “before & after” 😂

[@goettling]

Nice one!

[@AlexC981]

I was thinking about this for years😂. I wonder if anyone did this as a joke on a show. I know I would 😅

[@jesseswarbrick7895]

​@@AlexC981best working pair since Tom Arnold Schwarzenegger in True Lies lol

[@ShowTheReal]

Martin Short is one of my favorite actors of all time. When I was a kid, Innerspace was my favorite movie.

[@wayne4050]

A highly under rated comic gem.

[@CallMeGailyn]

Oh, yes. I think I had a crush on him for that. 😂

[@skeleton.wizard]

*FSSSSHH* "NOT MOUSSE!! ....HAIRSPRAY!!"

[@helloshiny8475]

Steve Martin has an amazing voice, so soothing, and funny, perfect,

[@wendiorr703]

Two wild and crazy guys!!! 😂

[@dorissellin9046]

😂😂😂👍🏼👍🏼

[@kentandsimone]

These guys are living legends!!! very funny...

[@karenmbbaxter]

And they are always classy without offending people......Kathy Griffin became nasty when a female actress told her her real name in private......Kathy thought it would be hilarious to say her real name but it wasn't funny and instead it just showed kathy was nasty more than anything else........Seinfeld also did a tour of my city many years ago and after making a lot of money from sold out shows MY CITY then became the butt of his jokes. Much like Billy Crystal and Chevy Chase these comedians of the 1980's just had class about them.

[@johnmcnamara6174]

Vera is a brilliant show. Well picked Steve

[@MrHeretrix]

This is what sharp wit is like. Short is a master.

[@lynnebucher6537]

...go together like a lower back tattoo and Florida." As a FL resident, I felt that.

[@karenmbbaxter]

These guys have classy humor without becoming mean like some comedians do.

[@dorissellin9046]

Men with class !!

[@traviscooper6883]

I love how they genuinely enjoy one-upping each other.

[@susanmcginn856]

I love these two so much!

[@carlbeamon1343]

💙 Steve Martin is the calmest cool star I’ve ever met! He and Martin Short were guest moons ago at D.S. Cramer ranch party and Steve impressed me as the most natural comedian ever with no pretense.💙

[@sclogse1]

What's a guest moon?

[@MiBzAn]

I love these two gentleman. Absolute comedic juggernauts. I cannot wait for the new season of OMITB! ❤ Just gold when they're together. ❤

[@jasonolson3133]

I love just seeing those two together wow

[@garethmckee5927]

They really are the best of friends.

[@colmastro4373]

"Mmmidon'tknow you're his wife" fkn sent me! 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@supernotnatural]

he did that joke on snl already

[@popeye697]

​@@supernotnaturalyou know that comedians work a joke more than once, right?

[@kushking949]

tbh this is borin af

[@Vince-lq3ve]

@@kushking949 Some people can just quietly leave a party. Others have to take a dump in the middle of the living room before they leave.

[@elenipappas2441]

I absolutely love Steve Martin He's always been hilarious - especially in the 70s when he'd do his stand up with the arrow through his head He's always been just a 'wild and crazy guy' Those people that didn't laugh just didn't have humour Wish him the best always

[@5Angieb]

To say I love these two guys is an EXTREME understatement. They truly are INCREDIBLE and love their comradeship and humour. I love them both, but Martin Short has ALWAYS been my all time fave ever. You can see how much they genuinely love each other which is much of the reason they're so great together. They are fantastic 💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@martymethuselah]

two of the three amigos.. sweet little butter cup...

[@karenmbbaxter]

I was an 80's child so I loved this movie......They were both in Father of The Bride 1 and 2 where Martin Short was Franke that crazy wedding planner......In the 80's all the wedding planners seemed to have a strange European accent that the father couldn't understand but daughters would make their fathers pay thousands to this type of wedding planner for these over-the-top wedding ideas.......and all the bride maids wore either pink, lavender or apricot colored dresses and they were hideous.

[@Melo7849]

They wanted a blow up sex doll of Chevy Chase, but they were afraid of being sued.

[@reneethornton9228]

Steve, I love him and he still has his famous smile.

[@dscmex]

Been a fan of these two for some 30- ish years. You rock.

[@glintrhmj]

Greatest duo and individual legends honestly so funny 😂😂 can’t beat their timing tone and material

[@KimberlyMartin-bg8ji]

You definitely deserve more recognition for this!

[@Kllgg]

I love how these 2 have embraced Selena Gomez in such a wholesome way, loving way. All while integrating her into their constant roasting of each other

[@tylerhackner9731]

Love Steve Martin

[@buckyvonbuck2410]

Steve Martin. He earned it. They both are greats enjoying their success as hams.

[@confidentconnor]

Did I just hear right Steve right he watches Vera what a legend

[@annarobinson72]

❤I love Steve Martin

[@karenmbbaxter]

Well I love martin Short so we are even......3 Amigos......Father of the Bride......They were both in them and hilarious.

[@chrisf2538]

I'm so glad Only murders comes back in late August. That show just feels like Fall to me. The intro music and animation just scream Fall to me, not sure why but I love it anyway

[@emily60156]

It's so true that Steve Martin hasn't aged at all. He looks exactly the same as he did in one of my favorite movies of all time--Planes, Trains and Automobiles.

[@johnmcque4813]

💙💙💙💙💙💙💙 Steve Martin Short.

[@dammitjim9131]

Can't wait for "Only Murders in the Building Season 4". Excellent show! Love the entire cast.

[@iamchrispaezjr]

These two are so hilarious together. I love Steve Martin & Martin Short

[@TheRealcdawg22]

2/3 of the Three Amigos!

[@lsgutah]

Martin and Steve should just host their own show. So funny!

[@MADDOGEMA]

These two are amazing. So many years of laughs, there will never be a duo like this again.

[@dannyburleigh1]

Steve Martin Short!!

[@thesilentknight4554]

Favorite movie with them both is always, The 3 Amigos!!🤠 Steve Martin looked old when I was 8. At 36 now, he still looks the same😮😂

[@cc1k435]

All that had happened to his appearance over his entire career is that his gray hair turned white and now he wears glasses. 😆

[@bonniedrouillard3963]

My favourite appliance is my perfect egg maker. Perfect poached!

[@davidtaylor111]

I worked with these two guys a month ago and they are just like this even when they are not trying to entertain people..... they are kind and funny and sweet and I really hope I get the chance to work with them again...

[@jaycossey850]

I remember Steve's standup when he did summer replacement for the Smothers Brothers. Loved his "oh, stop" act--AND the balloons.

[@anthonygordon9483]

Martin Short went to the school of entertainment. No one else graduated. I love Steve Martin but man Martin Short can run circles around you in improv like its nothing. Martin Short got his acting debut on Taxi. He was a serious actor but his improv is so on point that he became a comedian actor. True story.

[@MrHeretrix]

He is the best.

[@lawe895]

Can't stand Martin Short but absolutely LOVE Steve Martin!!! He's the best!

[@anthonygordon9483]

@@lawe895 I dont think Martin Short is ever out of improv mode He acts as if he is in show business every where he goes. I can see why you have that sentiment. lol

[@Tav57]

Martin short did not get his debut on Taxi, he was in theatre productions in Toronto Canada and was in the original production of Godspell, with Gilda Radner and other great notable actors. And of course he was on SCTV, produced out of Edmonton Canada, for years, which then got picked up in the United States.

[@bofo85]

Love how these two rip into each other 😂 That’s true friendship

[@mariesmith8454]

Wow, how’s Kimmel going to top this when he returns? Haven”t laughed this hard for a long. time ! What a combination-Short & Martin! Just great!

[@arashkamangir9824]

Please don’t let Kimmel back. You two are the best.

[@Vinny_Gambini]

Its gunna be a great summer for us the seniors. God I love these guys. That's humour!

[@jordanmiles2195]

this friendship always makes me smile.

[@professorsogol5824]

John James Audubon was a watercolorist, not a print maker per se. The prints were prepared by Robert Havell and Son of London, who make copperplate engravings of each painting, printed them in black and white and supervised the assembly line of over 100 colorists who applied aquatint color to the prints.

[@justsaying14]

Thx Professor 🤓

[@ziggyustar3137]

I love VERA

[@debireitknecht6302]

Wow! The Dynamic Duo (Senior Citizens Duo) Love these guys.

[@margo3367]

I love Martin Short. There was a certain familiar and even familial atmosphere in the studio that I felt through the screen. Like the people on the stage and the people in the audience were at a family dinner. It was a beautiful moment.

[@fatsuperfly]

Love these guys, wish it was a longer interview thing between em. They are amazing

[@chipgarrett3139]

This made me so happy. I'm an 80s kid. 3 amigos is one of my favorite movies.

[@asmrwithannie]

Martin Short needs to be doing this show. He's a joy to watch.

[@Lon.BedStuyforLife]

I had to watch this, the interaction between Martin Short and Steve Martin was amazing! Martin Short interviewing Steve Martin!!! 😲😲🥰🥰🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@runzoni]

Conjoined twins Steve Martin Short 💚💚💚

[@briankissooncastro]

The Martin Duo. They are comedy gold.

[@OurFamilyInMotion]

Two massive legends.

[@snibdogg5057]

I saw The Threes Amigos in the theatre. Such a funny movie I have to watch it again.

[@MM180.9]

Super interesting, Short so shy as himself, yet in character he's as fearless as freep ❤

[@TerryDanielVoiceoverTutorials]

These guys are absolutely magical together!

[@leannevandekew1996]

I read this brilliant quote in a related comment section, pls share if you agree: “Trump is the poor man’s idea of a rich man, the weak man’s idea of a strong man, and the stupid man’s idea of a smart man.” ~ Anonymous

[@TheRealcdawg22]

Accurate!

[@Anthony-zt1zs]

It's such a blessing seeing Steve & Martin work. They are off the charts in talent.

[@leannevandekew1996]

If Trump Senior has 5 kids by 3 wives and is traveling south at 50 mph, and Trump Junior has 5 kids by one wife and is traveling west at 40 mph, how many felonies until the 2 men meet in prison?

[@zenhighwayman]

solid material.

[@debbiedefiestheoddsdebm9604]

I hated those questions in school 😂

[@MikeYeary]

Who cares? They're Trumps

[@geoffreyschultz8515]

Oh this is a tough one because you can’t answer with simple Algebra… you need to evaluate a Convolution from advanced Calculus. Because the whole situation is so convoluted. Math geeks will understand what I just said…

[@leannevandekew1996]

@@geoffreyschultz8515 I got a C in Quantum Mechanics.

[@diannemose244]

Name plate on desk cracked me up 😂seriously we know it's Martin Short

[@varorbenediktsson9605]

Both looking at the paper floating to the floor at the same time! So in sync! Love it!

[@flogrown4333]

Martin Short cracks me up on this series. I hope the keep going with it, it's awesome

[@2headedcow5252]

I still remember him singing king tut. He’s my favorite honky funky tut 😊

[@paulrainieruy8529]

perfect chemistry since i 1st watched them in Father of the Bride. Oh, such Legends!

[@sachinruparelia]

They need to have their own show

[@meags672]

I wish they would host the Oscars!

[@taylorrice8612]

Steve Martin had a face lift in 2000 or 2001. He hosted the Oscar’s that year and joked about his procedure. I love Steve.

[@laurahykes9206]

Love these two together!!! LEGENDS!!!

[@butterfly_roman85]

I love how they feed off each other. 😂😍

[@kmw4359]

One of my favorite OMITB interactions was Steve and Martin going off on a tangent and Selena breaking in saying “Are you two having stokes or am I ?!?”

[@EvilAce-fs7kv]

New videos are always exciting to see!

[@Kathleen-vu3gz]

So much love for these adorable guys.

[@ToddtheLoneDroner]

Really groovy dude

[@queenies805]

Steve Martin and Dennis Quaid have the same smile😆

[@clancyMonty]

Thank you they're making a difference!

[@GiantJake]

They've always had great chemistry

[@jessicamaro4254]

Gods of comedy ❣️ I love them both so much ❣️❣️🤣🤣

[@snowguy2006]

That was fun to watch.