Martin Short Spills on His Friendship with Donald Trump

Martin Short talks about his comedy special with Steve Martin, "Now You See Them, Soon You Won't," and his friendship with Donald Trump.
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[@themotherbrassica]

"Like a coloring book that hasn't been colored yet" 10/10

[@tgraham8405]

🤣🤣🤣

[@hotbluflame2933]

“He’s the human embodiment of Utah.” 😂 😂 😂

[@hotbluflame2933]

Brazilian Atlantis Interesting. I lived in Utah for a 3 months and I only saw 5 PoC the entire time.

[@hotbluflame2933]

Brazilian Atlantis In downtown SLC and I worked in Lehi.

[@AQuinn-my3qt]

There's a lot of white people in Utah. But there are actually a lot of Hispanics too. Black people are more rare. But when I lived in utah, i dated quite a few guys from all over the world.

[@meghnamanjunatha4707]

Why did he make that reference (I am non-american, didnt get that joke )

[@hotbluflame2933]

Meghna M Steve Martin’s skin is very white; Utah is a state known for not being very diverse.

[@billyrock8305]

Martin Short, another classy, talented and super funny Canadian! ❤️ 🇨🇦

[@tomsinsky5548]

Another? Oh yeah, Dan Aykroyd & Catherine O'Hara.

[@aq_cbg_spartan2184]

@@tomsinsky5548 jim carrey , norm Macdonald

[@mmay1563]

Michael J Fox is another

[@billyrock8305]

@@tomsinsky5548 oh yeah, so funny and talented

[@billyrock8305]

@@aq_cbg_spartan2184 the list goes on!

[@SeriouslySketchy]

"See them before they're holograms" 😂😂😂

[@dragonfly4484]

"their"

[@moarroz]

@@j.criquette3334 idk what's funnier the joke or the grammar teachings 🤣🤣🤣😂🧐🧐☠

[@natashafigueroa9198]

The way he reels off his jokes is genius.

[@j.criquette3334]

He is wonderful. Not to ruin anything, but he prepares these appearances to a 't'. He works on these jokes for months. All the great comics do that though. They have to. The trick is to make it look spontaneous. What amazes me is that I hardly ever see him repeat anything. He does the "Steve Martin is pale" thing all the time, but I've never seen him repeat one of them. Read his profile in the New Yorker. www.newyorker.com/culture/rabbit-holes/is-martin-short-the-greatest-talk-show-guest-of-all-time

[@wwbone]

@@j.criquette3334 Thanks for the link, it's a brilliant article. I miss Jiminy Glick!

[@juliaiglesias79]

I want him to adopt me

[@MatthewRachansky]

Martin Short, reminding us of why he's a comedic legend and master of the craft.

[@jacktrppr1]

Martin Short is a national treasure. (He has dual citizenship)

[@natashafigueroa9198]

so he is an Inter-national treasure then

[@julianj9517]

a continental treasure

[@2Infinit2]

He's Canadian born. He's a Canadian national treasure. He lives in America like many other Canadian stars. You have your own national treasures. Don't go trying to steal ours, friend =D

[@willtheangrydudeist9120]

@@natashafigueroa9198 ❤👍

[@davidodonohoe1773]

Benny lol. Caring is sharing. He’s so awesome no one country can contain him.

[@GeorgiaOverdrive]

Marty is always really topical and up to date with his jokes. That’s incredible. I love him

[@tgraham8405]

I can't believe I forgot how funny Martin Short is!!!

[@AAlford32]

Martin short crushed it there!

[@Seantendo]

Some people have a certain comedic gift, that they're just "on" all the time. Martin Short is the perfect example.

[@Hydraz13]

I've always loved Martin Short, such a funny guy! "He looks like a coloring book that hasn't been colored yet" Brilliant!

[@Newylife]

"He's like a colouring book that hasn't been coloured yet" LMFAO!! legend! 😂😂

[@toothumbs]

"We love to braid each others hair' LMAO

[@victorchaz389]

I honestly and truly adore Martin Short.

[@jbre7233]

I can’t recommend his biography enough, especially the audiobook read in his voice. His stories are touching and so, so funny. And the love story he had with his late wife brought me to tears, an embarrassing amount of tears, on a plane ride.

[@moarroz]

Oh i wouldn't be ready to read about his wife.

[@LuisMoreno-lu9us]

I just finished listening to his audible book..it was Great.

[@jbre7233]

mo arroz i don’t blame you. His love for her, and subsequent pain at her loss, are palpable, especially when you hear the book read in his voice. I have never before wept openly in public, until I listened to this book on a plane.

[@jbre7233]

Luis Moreno I’m so glad! I have a hard time finding anyone else who listens to audio books, let alone my preferred category of “autobiographies read by writer”!

[@moarroz]

@@jbre7233 yeah all the years he talked so enthusiastically about her and his kids...i couldn't do it just yet. I'd love to read it though or even audio. Thank you for letting me know

[@leelaunay5613]

You can see how much of a fan Seth is of Martin. He even mimics his body language mid interview.

[@nspector]

@Edgehead10075 Huh, why would you say such a nasty thing. No one is a nobody.

[@Emmeth]

Martin Short is the inventor of conveyor belt humor. Joke after joke after joke, so seemless.

[@InformationIsTheEdge]

"We're like Trump and Kim Jong-Un without the sexual tension." I laughed so hard it hurt! Martin Short is a genus!

[@VianneyCreates]

I have loved Martin Short for decades. One of the very first movies I remember watching ever is Three Amigos. These guys are amazing. They still got it!

[@tomsinsky5548]

Chevy Chase just read your post & went to bed sobbing.

[@lovablealexa7839]

Omg I grew up.. watching him and Steve Martin omg ..he is awesome

[@smithoma]

Ya know, Seth has gotten down jokes pretty well. But he's still no Martin Short. LEGEND. I enjoyed watching the two comedic geniuses play off each other. Long live Martin Short..........and Seth, of course.

[@Cecilia45914]

How is it possible for a person to be this funny?

[@stephss]

68 and 73... holy crap!! you two are spry boomers!! Thanks for giving us so much joy!! xo

[@laytonmiller5865]

God damn, this guy is so funny its hard to think this entire conversation wasn't scripted. How does he just rattle them off like that??

[@nspector]

Layton Miller, Well he has prepared. And they're not all new jokes. I've been watching a LOT of him lately. But he's amazing. I adore him.

[@amaz0nsmash]

I love this man. Martin Short gives me life

[@LowleyUK]

He's not even funny.

[@nspector]

Amanda Vaughn YES

[@timesplitter8040]

I love Martin Short.

[@Danuta628]

MS is an amazing riff off the cuff artist GENIUS

[@jonathonbattiest4522]

Glick,3 amigos,father of the bride.every character is unique and keeps you in stitches.

[@imautopian]

I adore Martin omg he's so cute..and hilarious. Had tickets to see him once,but his show was canceled from weather. yes comedy genius!

[@starchild2358]

Adore Marty so so much!💖🇨🇦

[@mohamedjama1458]

I grow up watching him. Good old days

[@jcobbs4523]

Bro, I was not ready for that Utah joke. Then, he just went in on Martin.

[@franniealbaugh2731]

Martin is the “Roast Master”!!! He’s an “equal opportunity”, up to date, and hilarious comedic genius! We need to see more and more of him❣️😂❣️

[@franniealbaugh2731]

Edgehead10075 Possibly, Steve Martin could be a Dem? I was referring to male or female and his take on shades of white and comedic “Roast” abilities. Laugh, he was 😂

[@masmedia2]

Martin short and Steve Martin

[@vonettaspencer1116]

Martin still got it😹😹😹

[@6kchea663]

Then end was so perfect LMAO

[@TheHua89]

Martin Short always makes me laugh

[@JustTheTruth-Please]

This wonderful man is perfection.

[@dmc8092]

"The living embodiment of Utah!" Perfect!

[@spunkmire2664]

Mr. Short is wonderful

[@swoop8047]

It's that thing of when SNL alums say "it's that thing when".

[@terrancekayton007]

I seriously was crying, this was so funny!

[@SeriouslySketchy]

His special with Steve Martin looks great!

[@baboom007]

"Now You See Them, Soon You Won't," .........that phrase kind of hit me

[@brentfry5540]

Martin Short is really amazing. Raw talent and always laugh out loud funny.

[@actionhiro4222]

Martin Short says What do Republicans and porn stars have in common? They are experts in switching positions in front of a camera

[@allanahyoung8113]

Action Hiro bb

[@4thandinches]

Action Hiro, you mean Democrats, who constantly lie and switch their positions.

[@letsbehonest4221]

What's the difference between democrats and a horses arse . Nothing they both put out crap

[@bubblegumbxtchh]

@@letsbehonest4221 you really thought you did something 💀

[@letsbehonest4221]

@@bubblegumbxtchh have no idea what you mean by "did something"... 🤷‍♂️

[@chriseliothernandez]

OMG Martin short is hilarious

[@6kchea663]

This made mine and Seth's day lol

[@jiselleayoub7187]

I’m so fucken happy at how Seth is with Martin wowowowowowowow

[@PercivalHoward]

Martin Short is FABULOUS!!!

[@madisonharressey3981]

The fact that they don’t do politics in the show, I love that so much. He’s right, we get enough of that in everyday tv that we really do need a political free comedic break. And also people can appreciate him and had no biased opinion on whatever his political believes may be.

[@margonewman6086]

You know that game you play where you answer the question of who would like to meet...well Martin is mine without hesitation

[@NxDoyle]

Normally I get very annoyed by KZbin titles (news-based ones, mostly) that don't reflect the nature of the content. In this case, however, I'd happily listen for hours to stories of Martin's special friendship with the president.

[@innervisions1828]

Comic genius!

[@love-hammer]

Steve so pale Martin keeps their act going just for the discount on stage lighting.

[@taydrabrookshire347]

Steve Martin is so pale, Disney just tapped him to play live action Snow White

[@JDines]

We call that a "Play".

[@troywalkertheprogressivean8433]

beautiful😢

[@KrautKranky]

Love Martin Short. :D

[@sunnyside9273]

Brilliance

[@freckyface]

an absolute legend

[@spencergiordano9726]

martin short is made of a thousand bits

[@tallybee5589]

Hahahaaaaa, love it

[@Kragsbjerg]

They don't make comedians like that anymore! Hilarous:-D

[@Rainy-In-The-Desert]

What a character and a sweet guy, from what we see. I've always enjoyed Martin Shorts work, it doesn't get better than The Three Amigos!

[@glintrhmj]

Such a legend love and respect goat

[@illssolution5720]

AHHHHH! LMAO!

[@rvpstudioscanada3991]

Marty should start his KZbin channel... the Art of Schmoozing.

[@brad349miller]

Martin Short, Gilbert Gottfried.... there will never be actors as great like these men ever again.

[@seanbean4682]

Bring back Jiminy Glick.

[@21972012145525]

I don’t do politics Proceeds to joke about politics 👏 love him

[@FEARisCOLD]

If Martin Short married Steve Martin, he would be Martin Martin.

[@willtheangrydudeist9120]

❤❤❤

[@chronicpainfighter5587]

He knows how to get his point across without direct insults....

[@NxDoyle]

For those of you who don't know, the reason Martin Short's panel appearances are so strong is down to prep. I wish I could remember exactly how long it takes to bring it all together for a few mins on the couch, but it's significant. On another note, spare us your ooooohs, audiences. People should be giving trump both barrels, every chance they get, and we should stand with them.

[@ILoofYou]

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[@SpotlessBanana]

THIS!!!

[@erikheim84]

Thought that was Skip in the thumbnail lol!

[@Argonaut121]

Consummate professional entertainer. There aren't many like Short still around.

[@riobrasilsambashowssambist1453]

Seth is so much holier than thou

[@maxfrankow1238]

Wanna know why I love Marty? He wasn’t mean against republicans. He may disagree, but he’s not venomous. I like that a lot.

[@LithiumThiefMusic]

this guy is hilarious. also 4th.

[@erdemmemisyazici3950]

I first saw him as Frik from Merlin.

[@JewandGreek]

I miss the days when interviews weren't scripted.

[@Dicky1965]

Nice misleading title. You got me.

[@woabeatz9717]

WU TANG CLAN😂

[@pablojose4890]

Martin Short was great in The Master of Disguise movie, especially the turtle scene.

[@kathkwilts]

That was Dana Carvey.

[@pablojose4890]

@@kathkwilts I know. My attempt at humor.

[@kathkwilts]

@@pablojose4890 i get it.

[@brothergaryii]

Martin Short sounded a lot like Ed Grimley @ 1:05.

[@rvpstudioscanada3991]

Hey Marty... from Hamilton.

[@NewMessage]

Scott Baio cancelled, and they needed a 'short guy' who'd fit the clubs.

[@SavageHand]

Martin Shorts got Trump jokes

[@HKim0072]

Man, so fucking underrated.

[@Comicbookguise]

Short is a comedy genius! It was brilliant how he said that tRump blows in such a clever and subtle way.

[@Hunter45s]

Martin Short is seriously funny and gloriously subversive.

[@SCARLEMSCARS]

R.I.P Martin Short!

[@Ryan_Hansen]

he’s not dead >_>

[@xReCkLeSsps3]

Wassup mephisto !

[@ashleybritton2584]

Well I'm a republican but I still think it's pretty funny 😂

[@leonandrews7180]

Ironically Martin Short is short.

[@nspector]

Leon Andrews I don't know why, but this made me laugh out loud.

[@rvpstudioscanada3991]

Marty..the schmoozer..

[@Trickynico55]

“You know when you open an Anacin bottle” What’s the over under on people who had no idea what that reference is?

[@tomsinsky5548]

Martin Short is one of the very few comedians who is/was a lot funnier in his 50s, 60s, 70s, (& 80s? Is he 80?) than he was in his 30s. Rodney Dangerfield, Don Rickles, Joan Rivers, Jonathan Winters & others have been funny when they were older, but Short is a LOT funnier (to me) than he was when he was younger doing Ed Grimley. I wish he'd be Jimmy Glick more often.

[@teiyialachey]

I can't believe Martin Short has TDS. I hope he recovers quickly.