Martin Short at the AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Steve Martin

Martin Short performs a special song for his friend Steve Martin at the 43rd AFI Life Achievement Award. (June 4, 2015)
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[@jodiewilcox6772]

I can't believe I was driven to laugh and to cry in such a short time, by the same person. This is what I hope we all are able to appreciate in life - true friendships. I so wish these two would tour again, so I can experience the pleasure of their company.

[@richfictionfighter]

5:18 When Marty sang to Steve "Made me laugh and seen me cry", all I could picture was Steve being there for Marty when his wife died in 2010

[@CoachingHigher]

richfictionfighter ❤️

[@evaldotiger4014]

Same here.

[@taydrabrookshire347]

Damn. How dare you make it so deep

[@orbison]

I recently read Marty's book. The part where he talks about how Steve was on the verge of tears when Martin first told him how serious Nancy's condition was still stuns me.

[@Qermaq]

Exactly.

[@A-small-amount-of-peas]

A little bit of roasting then a little bit of love, Steve and Martin were the original bromantic couple

[@apachedisco]

Jesus Christ that went from haha to tears too fucking quick. I was not prepared.

[@nonnyj81]

Life is funny like that.

[@Brucewayne-zs1fi]

I agree

[@bcoolfool1014]

Martin Short is sublime. Wow. laughing and crying within milliseconds of his speech. He's just sublime.

[@petep5207]

Rarely is the word "sublime" used fittingly. But you pulled it off. Kudos!

[@Wilcox3]

That picture of Martin Short, Steve Martin, Jerry Lewis, and Robin Williams, is timeless and Incredibly priceless. That picture is the Definition of "Icons and Legends".

[@RomulanStar]

Robin Williams, Marty Short, Jerry Lewis and Steve Martin goofing off in a picture. It's like the four horseman of comedy.

[@mikewhite4560]

Except for LEWIS

[@mbradley15]

Loooove this comment. Just yes.

[@DiegoCosta-tn1dn]

@@mikewhite4560 why you said that??

[@Brucewayne-zs1fi]

​@DiegoCosta-tn1dn He's just being shallow I believe

[@dcasey2574]

For one man to pay tribute to another man in this remarkable and touching way is sooooo unusual in our culture. So very refreshing

[@ErisRising]

Roasts him mercilessly, then sings an absolutely genuine tribute. Perfect Martin Short.

[@VanVaper]

That's a true friend. Such a rare thing these days.

[@MJ-ip8mq]

All the smiles on every single person’s face in the crowd just goes to show just how much joy the Martin duo brings the world

[@royal-tea7543]

Did anyone else cry , when Marty sang that song for Steve?

[@lauralunaazul]

Me

[@wilmasariman3443]

I did. He sang from the heart

[@orangelita1128]

I did. I rarely cry even when watching heavy drama films and documentaries. His song was truly moving.

[@Melina-fi3sc]

I did

[@alexpastor8582]

me too

[@nima.tajdolat]

what a great example of true friendship right there started to shed a tear during that song

[@alyserendipity]

You could see Steve getting emotional during the song, that was so powerful.

[@ktkat1949]

Martin Short, Steve Martin and Tom Hanks are all extremely good buddies. If you read his latest book there is a lot of really funny stuff about the stuff the three of them get up to off stage.

[@sarac.3568]

Whose book?

[@talkfilm2686]

@@sarac.3568 Martin Short I presume

[@pnut3844able]

Did it talk about how Hanks went to Epstein island?

[@davefordavefor]

Martin Short keeping it real. It’s truly wonderful to see him express his real and great affection for Steve Martin with this song.

[@dallas-cole]

Martin Short is so underrated

[@LenHummelChannel]

This is one of the funniest, one of the most hysterical tribute speeches *ever.* They have obviously been close friends for many years. it shows.

[@boppob1343]

That Walt joke made Lorne laugh harder than he ever has in public

[@decadencewhimsyandsarcasm]

Pretty much the dictionary definition of what you want in a tribute

[@dragonfly4484]

This is beautiful...great job Marty

[@burnbobquist8999]

The Randy Quaid joke was so good, the reaction from Tina and maya were like "uuuuh harsh" and Amy was allready laughing. :D

[@YesPlease1]

I don't get the reference

[@Zamarae]

@@YesPlease1He just chose an actor as if they aren’t getting work. But also funny I think because he starred with his brother Dennis Quaid

[@tg213]

not sure where i heard it but the great comedians can make us laugh and cry. steve and marty can do both. it is reassuring that these great stars are great people and great friends too. we should all be so blessed.

[@BrokeTheSeal]

Martin Short is just so different. Love him.

[@michelmadaire6492]

True Friendship.

[@starchild2358]

Love Steve and Marty's brotherhood! Best friends and brothers for life! ❤❤

[@aniciawong7784]

Once I watched 'Three Amigos', I fell head over heels with the movie and the three actors in it. They are the best! 👍👏❤🤩😍🥰🤗

[@monicabrandt6234]

LOVE MARTIN...SO FUNNY AND HIS HEART SPEAKS THE TRUTH ABOUT HIS FRIEND....

[@AdamSusserComedy]

Beautiful. My favourite comedy duo. This is heart warming.

[@royshalev1247]

Martin is that kind of artist everybody loves ❤️

[@tmrezzek5728]

"Jew, or NOT a Jew.." Martin Short is in top form here, and it's amazing he got away with that perceptive joke about Walt Disney.

[@davidfisk6759]

Don Rickles would be proud.

[@juffurey]

It's probably a running joke in Hollywood.

[@plcmts17]

There was an actual SNL skit called Jew, not a Jew. Tom Hanks was the host and played the gme show host. I think three of the choices were Anne Bancroft, Penny Marshall, and Ed Koch.

[@gabers32]

Wasn’t expecting to shed a tear! Two of the best right there.

[@pablotorres4674]

This hit me just in my heart!!! This is a real friendship!!!

[@byrnedes]

That’s actually lovely.

[@andreamartinez2893]

what a class act! Love them both, two comedian gentlemen :)

[@fabianpatrizio2865]

yeah...look at the 'talent' now....Kathy Griffin

[@fabianpatrizio2865]

ps: you're cute

[@barbellking3755]

This got me all choked up. I love these guys.

[@wilmasariman3443]

Martin Short made me cry

[@jamiehernandez8169]

That choked me up. Wonderful tribute between close friends

[@lv7118]

To me it's like the song was supposed to be a joke and then they both felt it in their hearts.

[@antiphob]

this is a true royalty.

[@colinglen4505]

very touching.

[@Melina-fi3sc]

Love both of them, great actors and comedians. When I found out that Martin was going to be on Law and Order: SVU I was excited because he's such a great actor. My gosh hos character scares the living out me😱

[@mf5202]

Some talented comedians can shift from blazing roast to complete homage in one fell swoop. See Don RIckles. Martin Short AND Steve Martin can do that as well. It is a dying art

[@HUsnagzHU]

Class Act. Bravo!

[@ginakirkland386]

What an amazing tribute. Friends to the end. ❤️

[@lauralunaazul]

Ohh, I am just cryng, so much love, i want a Martin in my life 😍💖

[@ArtandFolk]

Had me in tears... classic couple like Walter Matthau and jack lemon

[@nancyklein2622]

Love Martin Short SO MUCH.

[@ragtmt15]

See we aren’t allowed to be funny anymore like this! This is comedy, nobody is like this . Love these men

[@daisymay9203]

His voice is amazing

[@dbeazrn3934]

Love Martin Short….He told similarly hysterical jokes (used different name for Uber driver, Bea Arthur dressing room, etc.) at the Canadian Candy Awards when Martin Short was awarded the lifetime achievement award.Both Steve Martin & Martin Short are both treasures.

[@michelmadaire6086]

Very sweet.

[@AlvaPalin]

How beautifully touching.

[@DavidMcCoul]

This was the funniest five minutes I’ve had in ages!

[@royalmint7831]

Brilliant Martin Short

[@hanarply]

oh the singing but absolutely killed me, gotta love these pals

[@poustinia]

Wow. Laughing and crying. What a tribute

[@claudiagonzalez2970]

amazing actor, lovely tribute.

[@nemwanlungphi3582]

True friendship stand all trials and triumph together.

[@sarawang1257]

Love the song! It's so touching

[@boblowney]

true genius can be found in comedy.

[@raynaidoo8151]

when martin short says "I love you Steven... " ...

[@tonybrown9775]

This is a masterclass

[@stardustring]

Steven Martin seem like a really nice person.

[@odradekk]

Woow ! I mean...Woow !

[@MakeSomeNoisePlaylists]

nice song and very brave, I love Martin Short and his silly braveness

[@catenystrom6506]

SO freakin' brilliant and hilarious, I laughed so hard I cried, then I cried. Short is a legend.

[@super266]

When tech lets you put any avatar on LLMs, I'm going to make 2 with Steve and Martin as the front end, pretending to be my best friends. Love those guys.

[@PashaHeaven]

I just love this two boiz)They both great!

[@stevevacca6392]

Amazing!

[@Anonymous2306]

Just noticed that he often repeats his jokes at ceremonial speeches like this :D

[@aiai-j7i]

What a sweetheart...just beautiful.

[@cuddlybear6801]

Steve Martin and Martin short are both funny good looking and amazing actors.

[@whodathunkitwhodathunkit8532]

I love both Martins.

[@Katiedid93]

Roast comedy is all I want. I miss this.

[@benmacquarrie7867]

God Marty Short always kills

[@bobbybushay6799]

That picture of him and Jerry Lewis and Robin Williams and Martin Short made me think wow these guys span my lifetime.

[@markwoldin162]

Martin fuckin' Short. Perfection.

[@lonmcq7317]

hysterical

[@lovinsfun]

Marty , That was a 2 Million % Better Tribute to your Friend Steve then what you gave at his Oscar ? Award night speech ! Very Good .

[@dreia2405]

I love them both

[@elaitamani1105]

Awww absolute ✨✨✨✨

[@gailthomas2631]

So sweet.

[@jondunmore4268]

Martin Short has gotten better with age. I simply didn't like him when he was young. There's something about longevity that - if you last - makes you better as time goes by.

[@KaninTuzi]

Or maybe he was always great and you got wiser with age :)

[@jondunmore4268]

@@KaninTuzi -- Nah, he was pretty much shit when he was young - except for Jiminy Glick. Thanks for the insult though. I'll remember that when it comes time to cull the herd.

[@21972012145525]

Pretty sure he was old before jimminy glick

[@ryanmarshall3487]

Few people can make Lorne Michaels laugh like that.

[@jeffreyross71]

Love martin short. My favorite movie with him in it is pure luck. If you haven't saw it check it out.

[@dhamaged]

sitting ovation

[@cynthiarowley719]

Everything!

[@Bck-n9r]

Am I the only one cried......?

[@Relevantminded]

A class act!

[@blacksympozium]

No one can roast Steve Martin better than this man...

[@modsoul1]

Nice to see Marty working between Steve Martin tributes.

[@zztopz7090]

modsoul1 That's so not fair. Martin Short is such a talented comedian. His true fans treasure his work even though he's had less work than Steve. You can't trust Hollywood to value real talent.

[@astigmatist2769]

When Short start so sing "Made me laugh and seen me cry" this moment was realy emotional

[@Ammon6]

Amazing

[@amazingsupergirl7125]

Best bromance ever

[@CoachingHigher]

5:46 Amy Poehler tearing up🤍🥹

[@stephenmccollum1391]

Such dear friends

[@CalumnMcAulay]

No gives a roasting quite like Martin Short can. Beautiful tribute

[@joemazzari1783]

Fantastic

[@ElmwoodParkHulk]

Good friends , nice to see