Martin Short Gushes About Steve Martin While Simultaneously Roasting Him | The Tonight Show

Martin Short roasts Jimmy before talking about what he has learned from going on tour with Steve Martin and being nominated for 17 Emmys for Only Murders in the Building.
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[@marissamcfadden3689]

This man is the most chaotic yet entertaining person to listen to

[@philiproberts4101]

...now that Robin Williams is gone.

[@captainsplifford]

Yes! He is absolutely a Chaos Muppet.

[@abbywilson5988]

@@philiproberts4101 no one will ever reach that level of chaos ❤️

[@Alex-vz7qk]

I think he's quite deliciously poised

[@JNMKlover]

Heart of Gold. If I could wish for something for him, it would be not to have lost his wife. True love is eternal.

[@hutchlyrics]

The way he bounces around with the quickest jokes is immaculate. A dream guest for any host.

[@JNMKlover]

I loved the show with Mya Rudolph, but it's gone.

[@hutchlyrics]

​@@JNMKlover Maya & Marty! A short but sweet run for a show.

[@JNMKlover]

@@hutchlyrics wasn't it💙?! People have talked about him being a favorite dinner guest. I wanna be roasted, with love and humor, by Martin!

[@teecee313]

the mark of a naturally hilarious person

[@natevm7888]

This isn't just a one-off he's been like this for decades on every talk show you can watch him killing it on Conan Letterman the jimmies you name it

[@tcdirks]

Martin Short was killing it here. Every line was a joke. Classic tonight show guest appearance!

[@Salsa_Shark]

Reminded me of Rodney on with Johnny back in the day.

[@MrsBungle78]

Yep, he’s a talk show hosts dream guest…& a talk show veteran! He knows good viewing!

[@edhunterofmaidengrad]

Sometimes it's exhausting to watch somebody who is joke after joke after joke. But I always love Martin Short, he pulls it off so naturally. I don't know how he does it.

[@butterflymoon6368]

@@edhunterofmaidengrad yeh and he's actually funny

[@johnm950]

This man is such a prince. I’ve never seen someone make so many other comedians burst out in laughter. He is a legend.

[@JNMKlover]

I loved his book, I Must Say. Worth a read or listen.

[@trumpet1604]

Only Murders in the Building is absolutely fabulous! My wife and I cannot get enough and love it to bits! Creative geniuses those writers are! 🔥🔥🔥

[@ellysarmiento5001]

so good 👍

[@LeslieJayBoschPhoto]

Maybe try to rewrite your last sentence.

[@heidimueller1039]

Also executive producer of Schitts Creek. A true Canadian!

[@biggtrux]

Martin is as hilarious as always. Jimmy's fanboying hard.

[@LeslieJayBoschPhoto]

that's his usual schtick. Laugh annoyingly and generally behave like an obnoxious toddler.

[@op3129]

martin is funnier than usual ("you don't need a pool to have a pool boy") but jimmy's fanboying pantomime is ... odd.

[@yehudivenuti]

@@op3129 that's why i cannot stand watching fallon. giggles like a pre-teen. and not very funny. also - he helped 'humanize' the #orangewarthog.

[@op3129]

@@yehudivenuti like a pre-teen in the "out group" ("not very funny" = not funny. seriously, he contributes NOTHING ... and no idea why he's still on)

[@MrsBungle78]

@@op3129 I guess it must be odd to be interviewing a friend, whose jokes & stories etc you already know, & still have to act like it’s new, fresh & funny.

[@emochick56651]

I'm convinced Martin Short is just playing himself in Only Murders in the Building. LOL

[@patfrank6481]

I have always loved Martin Short and Steve Martin and to have both of them in a TV show is wonderful! "Only Murders in the Building" is so darn good and funny! Congrats on their nominations!!

[@sarahberkner]

They're in Father of the Bride together and I was surprised when I learned they're the voices of the 2 magicians in Prince of Egypt

[@vibradiant]

It's interesting how Martin's style hasn't changed much since his early days, but it fits him better the older he gets.

[@Miss_Distress]

Haha I never thought about it like that but it’s true

[@synapseslp9325]

He is one of the few people who can make me laugh out loud against my will.

[@kilamilka97]

Perfect description! Very few comedians can achieve that now…

[@OHMYPUMKINPIE]

He deserves all the acknowledgment in the world. Clever and joyful humor.

[@alyserendipity]

This is a beautiful comment 🙂

[@chipichipichapachapacala]

Martin Short and Robin Williams are two of the most energetic comedians ever.

[@tracemacmillan9718]

Jim Carrey: hold my latte with steamed Austrian goats milk

[@106andie]

I love Martin Short! He deserves all the flowers 💐 🌸 🌹

[@Miss_Distress]

Wow, two spammers. You must feel special!

[@Wesimm23]

Martin Short is a Legend 🌹

[@NimN0ms]

This man is consistently hilarious. He was only becoming funnier with time.

[@ryanalexander5560]

Martin Short is making Jimmy look like a guest on his own show, brilliant!

[@user-ou4ho3qk7m]

Martin is so hilariously spontaneous. He is worth his weight in Doritos Ranch chips! He reminds me of our beloved king of comedy, Robin Williams. RIP.

[@johnanderson3731]

He does many pages of preparation jokes for these appearances - the genius is how spontaneous he makes it appear and of course his amazing delivery. But yeh he does the work before hand like a pro

[@user-ou4ho3qk7m]

@@johnanderson3731 also questions are dated by the interviewer in most cases to prompt those well prepared jokes but you're right his spontaneity in the way the delivery is brilliant!

[@butterflymoon6368]

he's not spontaneous but he can be. he prepares for these. proper entertainer.

[@AA-ws5xk]

I must say I have loved Martin Short for decades. He’s a comedic genius. Him and Steve Martin together are amazing.

[@villanessa]

He's absolutely amazing on this show. He deserves that Emmy 🙌🏻

[@ChromaWRLD999]

How many times this man has roasted his best friend is phenomenal

[@jenna6421]

I hope what he said about Steve Martin was not true (probably was just joking but still) about the urine tests or about himself taking Vicodin and Xanax

[@AA-qt1hi]

My goodness. The spontaneity is entralling! Right there with the likes of Steve Martin, Robin Williams, Jim Carrey.. I know I'm missing a few, but man ...you just have to appreciate this guys big time while they around because they are absolute Gems. RIP Robin!

[@LukeL.77]

i feel like when martin short does talk shows he believes he is the host and kills it every time😂😂. one of the most funny comedians out there

[@caseykliebert7484]

I love that Martin Short took this opportunity to entertain us all! You forget how genius this man is.

[@ClimateChangeKids]

Martin Short is a total pro, coming with content to each job, each appearance on a talk show. He is always working, and his mind is both on the knife-sharp writing, but also on the timing, builds, connections to current events, roasting everyone but especially himself, and always including both the audience in that room, but also where the cameras are and which shot they’ll likely be using… etc. He is built for the mania and multitasking that goes into his chosen profession, and nobody does it better. Total pro.

[@tashamiel]

I was laughing so hard throughout the video I swear I peed a little 🤣 Martin Short you’re a comical legend 🙌

[@patriciacustodio4438]

Needed this! 😂😂😂 Martin Short is the best!!!

[@jaithevegan]

I loooooove Martin Short and so hooked on Only Murders in the Building…addictive

[@ellysarmiento5001]

such a good show

[@NoelSufrin]

The dude is a national (Canadian-American) treasure. Martin Short never disappoints. 🤣 Great clip 👍🏼

[@007Julie]

He’s an international treasure, Martin Short is a legend! ❤️

[@nickiboozer6393]

Murders in the Buildings deserves all 17 nominations ! It is the best show ! I’m so sad there is only 1 episode left this season !

[@Zerlyn]

Martin really came out guns blazing lol i loved every moment of this

[@5robotlions950]

LOL, Kim and Pete forever tattoo!! I can't stop laughing..

[@DereckReacts]

Martin Short and Robin Williams are so alike in many ways, comics like these are rare

[@irfan_yusuf_shaikh]

How could you not love this guy!? Isn't he adorable?

[@Vundra4]

The king of comedy right there

[@janis.T]

Only Murders in the Building is fantastic! Martin and Short are superb together.

[@PRINCESS2527]

😂😂😂 I can’t get enough of him 😂…I love how up to date he is on current events

[@rebeccamccoy2346]

I’m up at 4 a.m. to go to work so I start my day with KZbin looking for a few laughs but, lately, getting very few….until Martin Short. He never fails to make me laugh and constantly. Thanx Marty

[@jenna6421]

Jiminy Glick never lets you down when you’re ….. down lol I watch Jiminy interviews when I’m sad

[@troyritchiemusic]

We are all in the same boat -JG is an AD and a damn strong one too hahah. I hope you both find laughs today.

[@karentiger8812]

I love "Only Murders in the Building". The casting was impeccable and we are so interested and still so confused in my house.

[@depressedpebbles]

He is just constantly spitting out jokes and it's awesome! He is really a professional comedian.

[@kingleonidas6352]

Martin Short is a legend and he is effortlessly funny

[@MelissaM-lo5hi]

Mr Short is one of the best in the industry! Such a happy camper. Living the good life. Looking good for his age as well!

[@triciavaughan3417]

Love Mr. Short!!

[@rainecormier2935]

This was pure chaotic good from start to finish, incredible unfiltered talent

[@amonrodriguez3518]

He’s in his 70s and still non stop!? Amazing

[@steveng8251]

I love it!! He is pulling a Don Rickles on the tonight show.. a great ohmage. lol

[@ctfamily40]

Every time Martin Short does a Hepburn reference and nobody gets it, a little piece of my soul is destroyed.

[@mcauld]

I hear you! I got that too. I love his Hepburn.

[@cattypurry8023]

I love Kate Hepburn and watched many of her movies. I didn't catch the reference. What was it? Sorry I missed it.

[@cattypurry8023]

Sorry, I watched it again and got the loons take.

[@user-ms3jz7ub7n]

What about when he impersonated Bette Davis IN FRONT OF Bette Davis and she didn't know what he was doing on Johnny Carson...comedy gold!

[@cbpd89]

Marty hasn't lost it a bit, still sharp as ever. Only Murders in the Building is a great show, they deserve every bit of the accolades.

[@brycejacquot8798]

This might go down as the greatest talk show guest appearance of all time

[@popcrnshower]

Lol, old school comedy is great

[@MrsBungle78]

I’ve loved Steve Martin & Marin Short separately & together since I was a kid. They are legendary comedic geniuses. I can’t believe we’re already at the end of season 2 of OMITB! I swear, this season has flown by! Fingers crossed for a season 3!

[@sundownfreedom]

A bit ago it was announced S3 is official !!

[@MrsBungle78]

@@sundownfreedom Yaaay! Thanks!

[@jenna6421]

@@sundownfreedomand now season 4!

[@jadesix8565]

Martin totally deserves the Emmy! He’s extremely good in OMITB!

[@amonrodriguez3518]

This show is exactly what I needed! I know it won’t be popular but cheaper by the dozen was awesome when I was little and bringin down the house. I had been longing for something new from Steve now that I’m grown and we are losing people right and left and man this show has been a huge stress relief and insane! I love it

[@Denis-89]

All the best comedians are from Canada!

[@hashbrown4646]

A true genius. I hope he continues his brilliance for a few more years

[@TheNitrall]

"It's the best acting I can do to not laugh at everything" - Jimmy Fallon

[@BradiKal61]

I have loved Martin Short's work since SCTV in the early 80's In college (1985) a group of us went to Chicago for Halloween and I went as Ed Grimley. Most people thought I was supposed to be Pee Wee Herman , but a waiter at the Hard Rock Cafe got it right and made the whole thing worth it with his own impression.

[@ellysarmiento5001]

I love only murders in the building

[@emileeleonard3941]

Love that this interview is just Martin Short standup, he is always on!

[@cyrus6033]

Jimmy Glick kills me

[@sherrylynne8836]

I love him sooooooooooo much. lol He's brilliant and comes prepared.

[@lozarkderccy3254]

Martin is SO GOOD in the show, he deserves an Emmy!!!

[@AnthonyTorres32892]

This guys a genius! I love him!

[@moviefan8533]

Whenever Fallon doesnt know what to do, he’ll compliment the work. “Seriously though, you’re so amazing in this. You made me laugh, cry…” Martin Short was throwing a dozen fast balls a minute, and Fallon we just like😅

[@fuckoffhoe675]

This guy is soo soo entertaining. He really has a fun loving personality. I really do enjoy him in 'only murders in the building". Whenever he is on the screen you can never get bored and his jokes Ohmygosh I just love them.

[@Matt_Villines]

I’ve used the phrase “Avert my eyes or else _sleep_ might happen” for over ten years now because of Jiminy Glick

[@whatdeyadoes]

I literally count down the days till new episodes of only murders come out

[@stephencraig5938]

Martin is pure class and a joy. He may be short but he's a giant.

[@TheMistyakapyt]

I've always loved Martin and he's only gotten better!

[@gzzuss]

Man, Martin was super sharp in this, very good density and delivery

[@sudipchatterjee]

He is an "outta this world mad" person! ❤🤣

[@laurenm3148]

2:18 That blink-and-you-miss-it burn of "Someone's been doing some writing."

[@markherring3513]

"....and I would have said..Jimmy Fallon???!!??" hahahaha...the best line in the interview.

[@johaniffsofiz]

Legend! And still at the top of his game. Loved him since The Three Amigos. Forever fan.

[@philoctetes_wordsworth]

So much love for Martin Sh💖rat! 👍🏻💯👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤗🤗🤗🤗💋💋💋💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

[@laurenm3148]

This is the greatest thing I've ever seen. Martin is everything for calling Jimmy on his phony personality. Obsessed. Iconic.

[@GameThrone20774]

Only murders is hilarious

[@lordcron]

I love that guy! His kind of comedy is tops! What a legend.

[@leotalavou]

Martin Short is a LEGEND!

[@karinjudd1442]

Martin Short is Fabulous and He never ever disappoints. Martin and Martin are the Best.

[@jayque]

I love 'Murders in the Building' so much I watched it all one shot and I found it excruciating to wait for 1 episode every Wednesday. Please have 50 Seasons and I would watch every single one and collect the t-shirts, please make official t-shirts! Please continue the seasons forever! 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@AngelGroves]

What a brilliant individual! This gave me all the feels!

[@Shambolicoholic]

Kinda morbid but we have to appreciate these entertainment legends while they're still with us. Sadly, we've lost so many recently.

[@taydrabrookshire347]

Holy shit. This man is FIRING jokes from all cylinders

[@aqua-mina]

Jimmy actually laughs by saying “ha ha ha ha”.

[@rustysmittyful]

I love these clips when Marty is on any late night show! He's firing off zingers a mile a minute and the host just does enough to keep him set up.

[@sophiemarlen]

I LOVE him so much in Only Murders in the Building ❤

[@mrjaxthecat]

Martin is a fucking comedy GOD! Funny!

[@chrisrw8939]

Total icon! I’m so obsessed with only murderers in the building, great writing/directing/acting. Luv him

[@englandportugal91]

He is so funny! Love his sense of humor!

[@siennamay1915]

This man…I adore him so much😍

[@missannethrope01]

Another Canadian National Treasure that we have shared with the world. ❤️🇨🇦

[@davidtaylor111]

I'm working with Martin Short and Steve Martin in 2 weeks and I literally cannot wait

[@DrJellyFanguzzz]

4:41 "Jimmy Fallon?" I'm dead 🤣🤣🤣🤣 he was pissed when he said that you could tell 😂

[@msantos545]

He and Steve Martin are always hilarious!

[@GanjaxMan]

Only Murders In The Building is so funny and Bad Ass!!

[@homelessbaby]

Martin short is the absolute best guest I love watching him lmfao

[@jikoo5913]

Martin Short is so funny I love it🤣

[@Boo-pv4hn]

He’s a comedian from the get go! I love it

[@debrajosephs]

Wow. 17 Nominations! Well done. I love their show.

[@the_dancerjen1773]

LEGEND!!! And run to your TV right now and watch Only Murders in the Building. I haven't laughed like that watching a show in a while! Him and Steve are perfection.