Classic Steve Martin Appearance From 1975 | Carson Tonight Show

[@quintbromley2112]

If you weren't around in the 70's, it's really impossible to understand how big Steve Martin was. He was colossal. Selling out stadiums, SNL, his comedy albums... If you were a kid, you we're quoting his lines, watching him on Carson and basically following his every move. He was kind of a big deal.

[@markvahlkamp5443]

Quint Bromley very true

[@ParkerAllen2]

Quint Bromley, I was fourteen in 1975 and I couldn't agree more. I had the albums, watched every appearance Steve Martin made on TV. At the time, the greatest era in rock and roll was starting to fade into that bland disco sound, and I always thought Steve Martin and Saturday Night Live turned comedy into the rock and roll of that era - their comedy felt fresh, rebellious, and defining for our generation.

[@quintbromley2112]

@@ParkerAllen2 Very well said. SNL was ground breaking back then, dangerous, much like rock and roll. Steve had such a unique approach to comedy and it just clicked with our generation. We passed the albums around and listened to the tapes in our cars: Let's Get Small, Wild and Crazy Guy and Comedy isn't Pretty. The only thing that got more rotation was KISS! Lol.

[@embecmom5863]

in the UK he was not such a big deal until his films came out.. loved him in the Jerk as a kid just made me laugh so much.

[@quintbromley2112]

@@embecmom5863 Saw it at a Drive-in!

[@joshboy88420]

Steve Martin has always looked young and old at the same time. For many years.

[@alankuntz6494]

yes, He's 78 years old and has always looked that age.

[@lilybond6485]

@joshboy88420: 😂 True !

[@lilybond6485]

@alankuntz6494: 😂 Yes !

[@gotnoshoes99]

"A banjo player is like a tornado, you can hear it coming from a mile away and there ain't nothin you can do about it." -- Steve Martin

[@jeffbilyeu9657]

And they both love trailers.

[@triciawilliams5030]

My grandpa play the banjo just as good as Steve Martin Steve can pick the banjo I totally agree there are times I cannot listen to banjo playing I begin to cry and think of memories of my grandfather

[@triciawilliams5030]

He's got great wonderful talent

[@Brannee248]

😂❤

[@evilferris]

@@triciawilliams5030cool story, Tricia.

[@shafrobert]

Live in Santa Fe, and Steve has a house here. Once in a while without any fanfare he'll show up at the local watering hole and play banjo. No jokes just pure music., and damn that guy can play.

[@nerfherder4284]

I think he doesn't think he has got the funny thing anymore, but he will always be funny. Plus his banjo playing is pretty epic 🙂

[@DrJohn493]

...makes me wanna buy a house in Santa Fe and hang out at that watering hole.

[@dev5576]

God he's so fucking cool

[@lilybond6485]

Can’t believe that I saw this in real time. 47 years ago. AND I still remember it.

[@DrJohn493]

Ditto!

[@JohnWeems-y3e]

1976 FOX THEATER, ATLANTA,GA.👍😁

[@randimorgan8109]

I remember thinking, "This guy just brings the banjo out as a prop.". If you are young and unfamiliar, check out his skills.

[@lilybond6485]

@randimorgan8109: Exactly - for sure, I thought it was a prop, never for a minute did I think he could play it. 😂

[@yvonnebrojer4195]

​@@randimorgan8109Steve Martin is a MUCH better banjo player than he is a comedian!

[@thomasjohnson3179]

Steve Martin is absolutely incredible! One of the best of all time, and he is also an excellent banjo player!

[@brandywillis3998]

I love that is was not political or mean spirited toward anyone. He doesn't have to cuss or act trashy for a laugh. It is clean, kind, self-deprecating humor, music, and fun. People respond. We can respond to silly, positive, and happy easier than to the nasty, hateful and anger inducing. I wish people would figure that out. Steve figured it out decades ago and has had a happy career ever since. No scandals, no tragedies, just a classy, funny, talented, and nice guy.

[@melindajones850]

Well said!

[@brendalg4]

I just read a comment on a Steve Martin video about how he wasn't funny. People today are used to seeing filth. Somebody like Steve is going to be boring to them. We had it figured out and lost it... TV did not originally have ratings. It was clean most of the time. They had more leeway after kids went to bed. It was the same with music. They were saying more than what was allowed on television, but it was still where a kid would not understand. There were some kind of rules that kept them from being vulgar, but I don't remember the name. Then they introduced ratings to music... Lyrics started to become more graphic. They added ratings to television later. The same thing started happening... More and more nastiness has been added as the years went by. Stuff on TV now would not have been allowed back then.

[@MichaelRoyal]

He joked about Nixon, so that was political. Nixon was the Trump of the 70's for the elites.

[@rkb5472]

​@brendalg4 you are thinking of The Hays Code. It was over-restructive, but on the whole, not a bad thing. We could use something like that again.

[@artluvr6170]

When I was a kid, there was a lot of anxiety in my home. Anytime I could catch anything from Steve Martin, I would laugh and laugh and he would make me feel better. His humor helped me survive more than he or anyone will ever know.

[@pambagwell7644]

That’s great. Where re you from?

[@jimdep6542]

So you ran out and bought a banjo........or...no ?

[@PetePeterkin]

As a black man into comedy I guess I was supposed to be into the great Richard Pryor. Truth is I wasn't truly a fan. This cat Steve Martin changed the entire way I viewed comedy. Yes I was a HUGE fan of his! Sooo happy I stumbled upon this clip. It reminds me how absolutely brilliant he was.

[@Praise___YaH]

HERE is Our Savior YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Semitic Scroll: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

[@byHexted]

@@Praise___YaH words written by man will be hailed as scripture with enough time. You will never convince non believers that this book is proof of anything, so just save your time quoting it the people who want to get into the religion will do it on their own

[@fomofud9479]

@Darrell Moore st fu

[@fomofud9479]

Pete, that's the beauty of comedy, it goes beyond boundaries of color and culture

[@sevenwonders1717]

I Totally Disagree - Pryor is WAY Funnier than Martin... (and I'm White - just for the Record.)

[@johnsomers4376]

Totally underrated. That 10 second pause was amazing that he could pull it off.God bless Steve Martin and his family

[@ElvarMasson]

Is it underrated? I've never known that

[@keithpurduecroft]

Comedian, actor, Musician. One of the Best Ever.

[@joyschlomer6866]

He also wrote articles, books like shop girl. So smart

[@karensams4550]

I hadn't thought about Shakey's Pizza for almost 50 years. He mentions it in passing, and it's instant time travel! Thanks, Steve!

[@dougwilliams5474]

Steve Martin is one of the best banjo pickers in the world, and now he’s taking it to weekend festivals in the summertime and knocking them dead. He’s a great entertainer.

[@spacelemur7955]

Uh... He's a very good banjo picker, very solid, but not in the top 100. IMO. But, hey, being 101 in the world is something I'd give a kidney to be.

[@spacelemur7955]

@@t.a.7970 Yeah, but he is competent, and anyone who creates interest in the music gets a pass from me. What do you think of Billy Failing (plays in Billy Strings' band)?

[@karieb2260]

@@t.a.7970 he is not an elite banjo player but he is above a2nd rate banjo player.

[@johnr797]

@@t.a.7970 how do you even judge that? He plays the music that he is supposed to during songs at concerts. On what points can you judge him?

[@normanacree1635]

That speaks to the fact that he has his priorities in order. Too bad everybody can't do that, but on the other hand, the average working class person often can't afford to have their priorities in order because they are just trying to make ends meet.

[@AuntieMamie]

Thank you for this fabulous treat. You can see his talent a mile away.

[@breakfastplan4518]

Not only has he always been a banjo player but he is in the hall of fame of GREAT Banjo Players.

[@theorangepekoeteabagband4330]

Television writer, funny man, standup comic, excellent banjo player, movie actor, singer, recording artist. What an incredible talent his was and still is.

[@janorhypercleats]

He's also the highest selling stand up comic of all time!!

[@leslie6938]

How could you forget balloon animal artist? You're right though, he was/is an incredible talent. A wild and craaaazy guy!

[@Praise___YaH]

HERE is The Savior YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Semitic Scroll: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

[@theorangepekoeteabagband4330]

@@Praise___YaH WTF kind of God poison BS was THAT? So, you're quoting from a book of fiction, a bastardized collection of fairy tales and verse that has been used to control the minds of the feeble-minded masses for what reason? This was a thread about Steve Martin you crazy GodClown you.

[@duradim1]

@@theorangepekoeteabagband4330 I liked it. Right out of the blue, no doubt. But it seems you should seek out the Savior while He may be found.

[@porflepopnecker4376]

I got to see Steve do about 90 minutes of his most prime stand-up back in the mid or late 70s and he was awesome. White suit, banjo, bunny ears, arrow through the head, the whole works.

[@nedraleggett6837]

Lucky you. I just saw him on TV and listened to his albums. So funny.

[@kevinbuja4373]

King of Hearts come down and dance.

[@Playbyplaymedia]

"Let's get small".

[@rumplestiltskin5443]

How to have a million dollars and not pay taxes . . .

[@JMacque]

@@Playbyplaymedia No. Let's get......REALLY small.

[@radharamanivasam7269]

This Steve Martin is brilliant, he is always thinking, never forgetting his cues, and making people laugh and plays the Banjo brilliantly, that is multi tasking with thinking brains, wow!

[@BrandonAEnglish]

He is definitely the man with two brains.

[@yvonnebrojer4195]

Loved that movie!​@@BrandonAEnglish

[@FreshandFelicia]

What's crazy is this is nearly 50 years ago and he's still making people laugh.

[@patriciajrs46]

He really is such a coockoo comedian. He's actually a very intelligent, accomplished guy. He's excellent.

[@johnm.515]

I turn 50 in a couple months, ugh

[@patriciajrs46]

@@johnm.515 Congrats on making it that far.

[@FreshandFelicia]

@@johnm.515 Welcome to the club! It's just a number.

[@docholiday7758]

No, the laughing you hear was also recorded in the 70’s. ;)

[@wannamonslo9626]

I began my musical journey because of this act. First picking up the banjo after hearing this guy on an 8 track tape, I can now shred the blues on a guitar.

[@NoizyInSeattle]

It is impossible to not be charmed by this guy.

[@timothykelley3635]

I had his albums. We all couldn't wait till his first movie The Jerk. Still love him

[@CodeBleu724]

He hates these cans!

[@rkb5472]

This is still one of my favorite movies. My husband and I joke all the time about how we only need XYZ, "and that's all. Oh, and I need that lamp, and this pencil..."

[@DirkaDirka-n9j]

He has always been a class act.

[@SRSOSChannel2]

"Some people have a way with words. Others, not have way." - Steve Martin

[@RaceFanDana]

"I'll have an old shoe with cheese on it, force it down my throat and let me massage your grandmother."

[@cindycollins4040]

Oh thank you, I needed that, lol

[@RaceFanDana]

@@cindycollins4040 Grandpaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa bought a rubber.

[@CodeBleu724]

@@RaceFanDana OK! Enough comedy jokes!

[@catherinestgermain3362]

I love Steve Martin! He is one of my all time favorite comedians!!

[@kimonogryphon3770]

Steve Martin is an accomplished banjo virtuoso, comedian and actor, even writer. His autobiography named Born Standing Up is a phenomenal book which shows you how shy he is away from the stage. Truly a legend.

[@justinjex1]

Kimono Gryphon well said.

[@JesseWright68]

Virtuoso? Hardly.

[@kimonogryphon3770]

Jesse Originally Answered: How good of a banjo player is Steve Martin? He's an excellent and accomplished banjo player and you'll often find him on lists of the world's best banjo players. This might surprise many people, who know him primarily for his acting, comedy and writing. A few years ago, he established the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass, which comes with a $50,000 award. Nominees for the prize are selected by a board that includes other notable banjo players, such as Earl Scruggs, Pete Wernick, Tony Trischka, Bela Fleck and others. From Quora

[@angelabolton4478]

Also a playwright.

[@raspyni]

Yes indeed. He is everything imaginable and more. We saw him earlier this year, live with Martin Short. I had goose bumps pretty much the whole show. Legendary.

[@thomascasey8171]

Steve Martin is a comedy legend. I have been telling one of his jokes for 35 years and it never gets old. You just need to replace your wife every couple of years.

[@bibchr]

Ba-dum bum.

[@swinglow33]

Wow, what a throwback. One of the best comedians of all time. Thanks for posting this.

[@hypnos9336]

steve martin is in my top 5 comedians of all time. the dude is a genius and a pleasure to listen to

[@felicitousfeline9956]

45 years and still so creatively hilarious! And what a banjo player!

[@pandorafox3944]

I remember him being one of the first comedians to play stadiums. He was a comedic rock star. My friends and I memorized his stand up.

[@tarico4436]

In school we'd repeat lines from his comedy albums to each other all day long.

[@Praise___YaH]

HERE is The Savior YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Semitic Scroll: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

[@Qrayon]

No, he didn't do rock. He was more of a comedic bluegrass star.

[@KutWrite]

"You can be a MILLionaire and never pay taxes... "

[@cherylimeson3006]

He was backup at a BeeGees concert in mid seventies. Never heard of him before that. Been a fan ever since.

[@ogelsmogel]

I grew up with Steve Martin and his movies in the 80's and early 90's. Roxanne, The Man With Two Brains, Three Amigos, L.A. Story, My Blue Heaven, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels... oh man, good times.

[@ogelsmogel]

@@pambagwell7644 No, of course not. He's done crap too (like the Pink Panther..).

[@ogelsmogel]

@@pambagwell7644 Just came back from moon.

[@ogelsmogel]

@@pambagwell7644 Ofc I'm serious. Haven't you heard, they're sending people out there permanently since a few years back, I wasn't supposed to tell but as long as you keep it to yourself we'll be fine.

[@pambagwell7644]

@@ogelsmogelhow old re you?

[@ogelsmogel]

@@pambagwell7644 2..

[@kenbody4370]

I’ll be 65 this next year. And have been fortunate enough to see him at the start of his career . Still enjoy watching him today.

[@StumpkillerCP]

One of the first dates I took my now wife on was a live Steve Martin show. That was 46 years ago. Still happily married. We laugh together.

[@carolannhill6044]

Same!!!

[@randymillhouse791]

Steve Martin, especially at the end of this clip, shows that he knows his way around a sound stage set. He came from behind it to in front of it and never forgot the behind portion.

[@Inkedaquarian76]

I was born in ‘76, so I grew up with him on the TV but didn’t appreciate his comedy (or many comedians’ comedy) at this time. I’m loving going back and really watching these artists as an adult. We need more comedy in this world right now. ❤️ 🌎 🕊

[@Stevo935]

Some of my fondest childhood memories involved listening to my parents' Steve Martin comedy albums. I thought he was incredible, and would've given anything to see one of his shows.

[@fatboyrowing]

Johnny Carson, and Steve Martin… Two American treasures

[@Tikki-cy1wk]

I remember when I was 11 years old, begging my mother to get me 'Let's Get Small'. The album was and still is one of the greatest comedy albums ever.

[@JoshuaXYZ]

Cat juggling! And *talk wrong*!

[@brendah.6366]

At the Boarding House in San Francisco!!!🎵💖💖

[@jasonsphinx8461]

Heh .

[@RJ1999x]

I have that album

[@mandtgrant]

@@brendah.6366 Were ahaving some fun...here at the fabulous Boarding House, in SanfranciscoinCalifornia!

[@VastKrutEmpire]

Martin was just ridiculously, crazy funny in the 70s. Every performance was a master class in comedy.

[@ElvarMasson]

What changed?

[@jamespisano1164]

Steve Martin at his best. Funniest comedian ever. Also, so talented and smart. Writer, screenwriter, producer, director, actor and he's done some more serious dramas as well. And can play a mean banjo! Goofy sense of humor. Hilarious.

[@jamespisano1164]

@Victor Lopez Hahaha. You're cute. Go crawl back under the rock from which you crawled.

[@jamespisano1164]

@Victor Lopez So what.

[@VirreFriberg]

He's also very handsome

[@ccdogpark]

You saying Steve Martin is the funniest comedian ever, is actually MUCH funnier.

[@jamespisano1164]

@@ccdogpark Ok. You feel better now? Go get yourself a nice bubble bath and relax. Ok sweetie?

[@joanie1847]

In 1978, I had a poster in my dorm room of Steve Martin dressed in his classic white suit with a fish 🐟 in his lapel & was titled “Best Fishes”. He was my kind of “wild & crazy” guy!! Good memories!!🥰

[@Jenura01]

Joanie I had that poster too!

[@mimilini1]

Joanie I had Best Fishes on a tshirt! 😁

[@eagleeye2300]

I had the same picture.

[@paulkevinkoehler9490]

My brother had all of the SM albums; I believe a colour "Best Fishes" 8" X 10" came with one of the early ones.

[@ApartmentKing66]

I had "A Wild And Crazy Guy," the album with "King Tut" on it, and I had that picture too. In fact, one of my buddies at the time was a HUGE Steve Martin fan too, so I gave him the Best Fishes picture, and he pinned it to his bedroom wall. We weren't in college, though. I was 11, he'd just turned 12. He turns 54 this month (if he hasn't already).

[@youtubeaccount9058]

Making the audience knowingly laugh and cheer wildly at unfunny jokes is pretty much magic-level standup

[@elionemanband]

Pure genius.

[@ZachScruggs]

Big brain jokes

[@oldDNU]

It’s crowd work at its finest

[@gillisparrish4873]

Absolutely,he works a crowd like a hand puppet.

[@rottenheavenly6245]

only a few like him could pull that off....classic

[@samguberman2288]

Steve Martin is a comedy genius, the best stand up and has made so many hilarious films .

[@afrhspook]

One of my favorite entertainers, a real hoot!! Thanks, Steve Martin, for the laughs!!

[@brantdanger]

Thumbs up for using the word hoot.

[@RaceFanDana]

We memorized every word of his albums. His sound effects. His breathing. His timing. He was so genuinely funny... must've been the slices of bologna in each shoe.

[@RaceFanDana]

wow lol he said the balogna part at around 8:00

[@aztiff]

"It's impossible... to put a Cadillac up your nose, it's just impossible." ♡ ♫

[@RaceFanDana]

@@aztiff : "Oh death, and grief, and sorrow, and murder...."

[@mandtgrant]

@@RaceFanDana I'd like to talk about politics, but first; a little Foggy Mountain Breakdown

[@RaceFanDana]

@@mandtgrant "Grandpaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Bought a... "

[@Ironbob]

I remember watching this live the night he appeared. I was hooked on the Tonight Show as a result.

[@danbuchner28]

I've been a fan of his for a long time. Funny guy!

[@MacroMark1]

I use to listen to wild and crazy guy on cassette (yes, cassette) over and over. His humor was so unique, and it holds up to this day. I still quote that act. If I forget something, I'll might say "well I guess it wasn't important or I wouldn't have forgot it. Oh, now I remember, I'm radioactive - shake!"

[@neiljohnson7914]

Cassette? You're a young whipper snapper with your fancy new fangled technology, aren't you? When I listened to comedy we only had records.

[@neiljohnson7914]

@@FlowerBoots I was so happy in that scene in the Jerk when that woman offered him a "job" and he proudly told his parents about it LOL

[@neiljohnson7914]

@@FlowerBoots The Jerk and Blazing saddles. Two of the greatest comedic films of all time. "Don't shoot him. You'll just make him mad"

[@neiljohnson7914]

@@FlowerBoots Wokeness is ruining art.

[@BonnieBlair-zm4uu]

Played that album as Camp Counselors at ⛱️ 🌞 Summer Camp in South Lake Tahoe. Then, we all parted ways and I returned home 🏠 🏡 and played my brother's album. I still remember some of the raunchy, silly 😜 lines: " Then I threw 💩 po8op on her 👠 shoes!!!" " Grandpa bought a. . ." And concludes with a King 👑 Tut sing-along.🎉✨🕯️💛

[@RealDapperDude]

Dammit, this stuff was AND still is funny as can be. I loved Steve's stuff from the first time I saw him, and it was probably an appearance on Carson. Sure as hell miss Carson, too. His retirement was the end of an era.

[@originalrocksongs-timremington]

This is so funny! I remember watching it live back then. I was in collage and would do my homework late at night watching Johnny Carson. I have not seen this video since then. Thanks for sharing it!

[@StevenSeiller]

Steve Martin sat in front of my family at the 1976 John Denver concert in Chicago. Signed the program with Denver’s name and arrow pointing him and Steve’s name with an arrow pointing to the horse Denver was riding. It was an Afternoon Delight! 🐫

[@loriboufford6342]

That could be kinda creepy too. Did the arrow look like a plane ??

[@scottmurphy650]

He is one of the most multi-talented comedians of all time.

[@toonybrain]

Scott Murphy Truly a renaissance man indeed.

[@djrychlak4443]

Thank you.

[@leonardstilwell1894]

Few performers had Martin's confidence. Absolutely owned this set. Wow!

[@pauldionne2884]

Agree, the material was just OK but he delivered it beyond the finish line.

[@BuckyBrown-lt4ry]

What screen were you watching?

[@leonardstilwell1894]

@@BuckyBrown-lt4ry It's been surprising to me how divisive this performance is. I get it if you don't like the material. I'm just saying his confidence in and commitment to it ... the execution of it ... is a sight to see.

[@garyporter8153]

Saw him multiple shows at Harrahs Reno in the late 70's...He had the packed house roaring every night...Great times.

[@princeharming8963]

Martin... was really the first "Rock Star" comedian. Yes, others were funny... but he was selling out stadiums and huge concert halls. As others have mentioned, he wasn't so much a 'comedian', so much as he was one who parodied comedians. And it worked. (Mel Brooks wasn't a singer, but parodied singers in almost every movie... the results speak for themselves.) Genius.

[@scottm8579]

Special talent. His timing was impeccable. Something lost on many comedians today.

[@jamesanthony8438]

Something else lost on many comedians today... Steve _was actually funny_ =)

[@davidc6032]

Lost on many back then too. Steve Martin is a Hall of Famer.

[@01foote01]

Always beautifully absurd, wonderfully talented, and CLEAN. I appreciate this guy.

[@markvahlkamp5443]

Jymme Foote not ALWAYS clean.

[@ApartmentKing66]

On TV, he was. Not on stage.

[@raywasser6820]

Brings back fond memories. I worked his show late 70's at Bayfront Center, St Pete FL. The crowd brought all kind of crazy props. (remember arrow through the head?) I've been a fan ever since. I think I've memorized every line from The Jerk.

[@TEXASLOYAL]

“You mean I’m gonna stay this color?”

[@davidgirard5840]

went to one of the bayfront shows as a kid! my parents thought he was stupid. but me n my friend knew better!

[@Abaddon231]

I just caught his NPR Tiny Desk show.. i never knew he could play so well.. How did I sleep on this?.. Steve is awesome!!!

[@johnschilling3652]

HE grew up in a tough climate focused on raising himself and giving joy to everyone,i think he did it!

[@looloo6322]

I used to work out with him at a gym in NYC for a few weeks, the guy is just plain funny, and a heck of a nice guy.

[@jasonsphinx8461]

It's a small world after all...

[@stephenlackey5852]

Love Steve Martin so much His meta-humor kills me

[@workingstiff19]

1975. Jesus, he was unstoppable by then. I loved his autobiography "Born Standing Up." He truly started from scratch. Taught himself to play the banjo in a hot car with the windows rolled up so as not to disturb anyone else (like his a$$-hole abusive father). Good-looking fellow, too. God bless him.

[@brianharder7714]

I saw him during his Let's Get Small days at the Berkley Community Theater. I could hardly breathe I was laughing so hard. Fun to watch him completely dominate Carson here. Crazy amount of confidence.

[@triciawilliams5030]

The confidence that Steve Martin's has is a reassurance that he will always come through

[@moriscoley5328]

I remember growing up seeing Steve Martin, he is very funny and I was working at Disneyland and through the process of going through Fantasy Land was told that he worked in the magic shop and he taught himself how to play the banjo.Very talented man!!!

[@drkmriggs]

I’m going to have to measure you!

[@pambagwell7644]

@@drkmriggslol, how we re you?

[@HeresWhatJonathanSaid]

Incredibly funny, innovative, charming, and still so, even today. More amazing that he branched out into film acting and theatre, including serious work way outside what many might have envisioned for him. An incredible performer all around.

[@pambagwell7644]

Best In the 70s.

[@jimbear8888]

Just a wild and crazy guy!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@1968DodgePolara]

He is one of a kind comedian no one could ever copy him he is all original, most of the time he just make it up as he goes you never get bored watching him funny all the time ....

[@Twunga]

i recall many anecdotes that suggest that Steve martin is extremely meticulous in his sketches and acts. I truly feel his affable easy flow is the product of intense rehearsal and preparation

[@lilihillis1449]

"Steve Martin the golden years", a book by his best friend from childhood, Morris Walker....

[@brainsareus]

intelligent, yet accessible. that is Steve martin in a nutshell.

[@brainsareus]

@@Twunga either way; does it really matter, how he got there...??

[@Twunga]

@@brainsareus I wasnt talking about how he got there. I'm talking about his approach to fine tuning his comedy. How he approaches his work is useful to people trying to write sketch etc

[@lindas.5191]

He is great. I read his book, and he seems shy and very private. I love him playing his banjo. I got hooked on Peter Tork playing, and it's fascinating. It seems impossible!

[@AimlessMoto]

He's like Harrison Fords goofy younger brother.

[@lilihillis1449]

Morris Walker was Steve Martin's best friend in childhood. Steve spent ALLOT of time in Morris house to avoid his own home life. It was Morris Walker who stood at the gates of Disneyland with barber shop hats on greeting the customers. Read the stories yourself in Morris Walkers book..."Steve Martin,the golden years. " the story about fooling around with a shot gun is hair curling. Nearly costing Steve his life!

[@weirdead829]

I knew he reminded me of somebody...lol

[@heavenstomurgatroyd7033]

Now that's crossing a runway without permission!........

[@lolojopp]

it's on the eyes. when they smile, their eyes are almost hidden by the cheeks

[@MikeSmith-rh5gc]

I can see that

[@wildoceanappaloosawomangay2535]

Steve’s always been my favorite comedian. A brilliant writer, too and a nice person. Best host for the Oscars, too. 💚🙏

[@lukatore123]

This is the first time I see this. Brilliant! And I was born in 1982 so I know Steve Martin from late 89's and 90's comedies. Always considered him at the throne of comedians.

[@JohnnyAngel8]

Back then, the Tonight Show ran from 11:30 PM to 1:00 AM. Multiple guests would be on, they'd have plenty of time to perform, and all sit together on the couch. Today, it's wham-bam-thankyou m'am.

[@raydunakin]

I love his banjo music just as much as his comedy!

[@saxongirl2054]

Me too

[@garyedwards3269]

Love the Steve...

[@poetcomic1]

Even back then he would get together with John Denver making music.

[@johnnada1222]

If you do then watch “ Earl Scruggs and Steve Martin Foggy Mountain Breakdown “ on KZbin

[@derrikdavid]

That’s an invalid viewpoint.

[@jayshomer4191]

The guy is a genius. The Jim Carrey of the 70’s ! His early films are legendary.

[@misguidedangel6550]

The 3 Amigos

[@harryl7946]

The Jerk

[@paulm749]

Agree that Martin was/is a genius, but... Steve Martin was the Steve Martin of the '70s.

[@Bulgeofpersuasion]

Jim Carrey is a nobody next to Steve Martin.

[@freedomsnotfreefreedomsnot3270]

@@harryl7946 The Jerk is one of my all time favorites.

[@jerzeyguy71]

I am at 1/2 century, and I love Steve Martin, I was turned onto his early albums by my 3 older brothers who were more the age to be listening. "far away!!!" looking forward to getting to see his and Martin Shorts special now.. but Steve standup is the best of his comedy.

[@geauxfast8u2]

I ❤️ Steve Martin! Watching him sing King Tut on SNL And everything else he does is golden

[@pambagwell7644]

I enjoy his joke too makes some of the best movies in the 70s.

[@LoveMaskedBandits]

And SNL's two wild and crazy guys! 😂

[@DebJones-dj7lz]

Marty Robbin’s El Paso video with Steve riding an elephant and a chimp riding a Shetland pony. Laughed til I cried every time!

[@timothyhall3545]

That suit. That set. Pure 1970s

[@mysticgeneie4668]

Timothy Hall Collars should be that size by law now imo.

[@paulshamblin6260]

I had his autobiography on CD read by him. It's very good. He does his own thing. Really smart.

[@heydavedawson]

He’s my biggest inspiration next to Conan. I play guitar, ukulele, and do prop stuff in my act. Most of my comic peers are weirded out by it, but the crowd loves it. I have to admit sometimes I’ve wanted to abandon it and just be a regular stand up to “fit in”, but isn’t it all about standing out? Wish me luck y’all! This cynical world really needs more fun silly people like Steve.

[@ronaldspiegelberg7941]

Conan and Steve are gifted (much more than people think) and for you to acknowledge that makes me think you will succeed

[@davidedgar2818]

This was unreal and the best of the finest of his t.v. shorts. Johnny gave him his best exposure. Martin totally deserved this opportunity. Damn, that man was too much👍👍👍👍🌟 Don't forget he's a" Wild and SEXY Man"

[@NichaelCramer]

Thanks!

[@TheMinderasor]

He's had grey hair since the 70's? He's like Hulk Hogan, they were born old but last forever

[@pearlmax]

Dude was 29 years old here.

[@peeceejunior]

Fun fact, the only movie he made with his real hair color was Little Shop of Horrors.

[@YosemiteJohn]

I had a friend in college and high school with jet black hair that turned all white by the time he was 30; it happens.

[@bonnieboren4649]

His hair was white. He was brilliant. He just came to fame same time George Carlin & the newcomer Robin Williams were getting all the attention. So lucky to see the all! 💯🔦😷💙

[@ScribblyPoppo]

And... HUNG!!!

[@TheBatugan77]

I saw Steve at the Nassau Coliseum in LI, NY. Late 70s. Yep... He outdrew the NY Nets and the NY Islanders. And he killed it.

[@mattanderson6336]

Saw him in Minneapolis in 1975 as the warm-up act for the Carpenters. He was better than they were.

[@Outdoorsguy1212]

Matt Anderson Your a nut job.

[@rogerphilabaum4563]

Well that wasn't hard. Never liked the Carpenters.

[@ralph5450]

Yeah. The Carpenters weren't very funny. No banjo.

[@kenalls3518]

And he'd only just begun.

[@daveg4236]

Matt...I never did think the Carpenters had great comedic chops like Steve so your observation makes sense

[@sylviastreet6785]

I always loved Steve Martin! Right from the beginning of his career! He is special!

[@SuziPanda]

Me too. I instantly loved him!! ❤❤❤

[@neils5539]

His autobiography "Born Standing Up" is excellent. He tells his story from the heart and you get a whole new appreciation for him as a person.

[@hyzeronhisrizer]

Thanks for uploading this....what a gem! That cat joke had me rolling!!!

[@Tikki-cy1wk]

There's another one he has that's even better. Check out Let's Get Small.

[@mikematei]

Him and Rodney and Rickles. My favorites I can think of at this moment on Carson.

[@tiffanycollier54]

Steve Martin is STILL a big deal! Those of us who grew up watching him, love seeing him in movies now! For me, it's kind of comforting!

[@paulmcnutt6358]

Shir

[@paulmcnutt6358]

True

[@Magravated]

Yup and it's all good until they tell you their political views. There are actors I will never be able to watch again solely because I know what they stand for politically. Steve Martin has been wise and has kept his mouth shut, so far as I know.

[@olee_7277]

Steve Martin always seems to have the same age no matter what era you see him lol VAMPIRE !

[@michaelfisher1395]

Just one of millions of television gold on KZbin!!!

[@54GARYBOY]

My God this guy has never changed-just got silver! What great genes he has.

[@hypnos9336]

when I was about 18, I knew a guy that was 1 year older than me and had almost a full head of white hair. it's all about genetics

[@jimhanold9026]

I CLEARLY remember Steve Martin's "wild and crazy guy" comedic routine; he ALSO did it with Dan Ackroyd in 1978 on NBC"s "Saturday Night Live"! :)

[@lilivonshtup3808]

Steve Martin tells a joke about shooting his ex girlfriend to death, then goes over and sits down next to Robert Blake.

[@comicblueswithjonygitar36]

That's good stuff. Barreta was hottest show in 1975

[@jimdavis2385]

Hope Steve didn't give Bobby any ideas.

[@markn.reprisal9472]

Racist.

[@mikethebeginner]

Whoa, that’s freaky.

[@cdon2day]

Hahaha!

[@georgestevens1502]

He did the very first HBO comedy special. It's a classic. He started outside of The Troubadour riffing off of the people in line for the show and the camera followed him in the door and up onto the stage for a long set of his best material. It's still great stuff.

[@CheeseTree43]

I would like to think that some person out there who confusedly flipped the channel to this in 1975 has now watched this and is just now getting the joke. Haha

[@HOTD108_]

That would be me.

[@CheeseTree43]

@@HOTD108_ Cool!! Haha

[@bonnieboren4649]

Texas boy. Played at my High School. He was a great comedian back in his day. He is so talented. King Tut 4ever!

[@KB-ke3fi]

was that in Waco? My dad lived down the street from him..

[@chriskelleher349]

Steve's act involved being an overconfident, dumb, pompous hipster who was easily offended of which there were many in the 70s. His performances on SNL were beyond standup and very good . For a guy who was successful on the road and in movies who's reaching 80 years 👵 old we thank you for the fun.

[@cruiser6260]

In the 70s hipsters were aka briefs, modern underpants.. hippies were ppl

[@madambutterfly7513]

IHe was hilarious on SNL!! Always liked him, a sweetheart, close to 80 yrs old now!! Wow, life is short compared to eternity!!

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

He is not quite that old...

[@miroslavjovanovic9483]

hes aged very well this show is 40+ years ago and from then till now its looked like hes only aged 20 years

[@miroslavjovanovic9483]

@@cruiser6260 they all were ppl.. lol

[@JimmySailor]

Steve Martin was always an Actor. His standup is like watching an actor play a standup comedian. Everything he did before 1981 was incredibly meta. According to him he came to the realization in 1981 that a comedian who sold out stadiums couldn’t be meta anymore, that he was in fact leading the culture. He used to end his shows by literally leading the audience out of the event sight and marching down the street. You couldn’t do that with thousands of people. Everything he did after 1981 is sincere.

[@bobbywolff1274]

yeah, he was like - holding you in the palm of his hand - and he stands there, looking at you there in his hand, then looks up at the audience ...then smacks his palm into his forehead CLASSIC STEVE (naw, i just did a Martin. sorry :)

[@foto21]

nice analysis. He was so original at the time. He destroyed the old comedy at least for a while. Lot of people followed in his footsteps into the backdoor of comedy, but noone ever did it like him, I think because Steve Martin was actually an attractive businessman looking straight guy. I don't know if it would have worked if he was actually a funky looking comedian. Steve Martin turned the straight guy into the lead guy. Quite Weird. Letterman reminds me of him, so does WIll Ferrell. They all mine that vein, though Letterman isn't a polished physical comic like the other two are.

[@jaysmith3095]

His hidden dime trick couldn’t play in a stadium

[@saarapollonen8138]

So is the joke here about how stupid a comedian can possibly be yet people are still willing to pay for it? Like emperor without clothes?

[@foto21]

@@saarapollonen8138 Mocking the arrogant by being stupidly arrogant is effective humor for whatever reason. Will Ferrel does something very similar. Dan Aykroyd also. It's a comedy technique. I wouldn't expect this to transfer well across the culture barrier, regardless how well one knows English. Plus, this was big 50 years ago. Times were different.

[@kentcruse4969]

Scrolling through the comments. Can't believe nobody has said "EXCUUUUUUSSEE ME!!!" 🥰

[@simonthompson789]

"How many people are here tonight? Raise your hands!" What a genius.