Martin Short Looks Back at His One Season at “Saturday Night Live” (2014)

Martin Short recalls his brief time as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live.”
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[@selfdiscardedkingofruin7291]

One of the funniest and quick witted comedians alive.

[@CapAnson12345]

Martin Short one of the most underrated comedians of the last 50 years.

[@OutOnTheTiles]

Absolutely!!

[@busterhoodstar4447]

I'm sure you meant it as a compliment, but there's nothing underrated about Martin Short. Clearly, you've been in a cave for his entire career and don't know much about his achievements or popularity.

[@CapAnson12345]

@@busterhoodstar4447 Well I know, hence why I'm a fan.. I mean he's just not Steve Martin or Chris Rock famous, though he's just as good.

[@busterhoodstar4447]

@@CapAnson12345 You're just digging your hole deeper. Lol

[@civlyzed]

@@busterhoodstar4447 90% of commenters on KZbin don't know what underrated means.

[@hawaiidispenser]

IMO, his Jiminy Glick improvised interviews are some of the funniest bits of all time.

[@robertcomrie8]

4

[@rockturtleneck]

He makes a great point about the cue cards--even the most seasoned cast members and guest are often looking at them in skits and it's quite noticeable. Marty is such a pro.

[@bernlin2000]

Lorne typically demands the cast and guest actors to use the cue cards, to avoid mistakes (and ad libbing, especially for the host).

[@ricopaulson1]

The writers are re-writing the material sometimes up to 1 minute before air so the cue cards are apart of the structure. Unavoidable for most. Some just do it better or wrote the sketch so they know it down to it's smallest beats. I get his point but I'm sure it was frustrating. He is such a cool dude regardless. An American treasure ( I know he is Canadian). I don't care. He's ours now.

[@BoutYoungAnnaLee]

Also they change scrips right up to the very last minute of going live

[@floxy20]

Looking at the cue cards is often part of the schtick. Sadly it is often funny.

[@TY-gj6fb]

@@floxy20 i dont understand how its part of the shtick, thats my first time hearing that thats interesting

[@breckrichardson390]

This is the first time I've ever seen him being completely serious. He's one of my favorite comedians ever and seeing the "real" Martin Short being so introspective is interesting.

[@ianbauer4703]

Martin Short, a genius on SNL and SCTV, and an amazing comedic force.

[@colstonlchinese]

Totally

[@Im-sure]

Martin Short one of the best actors and comedians ever I miss seeing him weekly

[@michaelelliott1212]

"You seem defensive." "I'm not being defensive, you're the one being defensive!" What a great character. Martin Short is masterful.

[@MrMustard2U]

Martin Short is 71 years old, hard to believe...

[@robsenz.]

Most underated comedian ever, absolute legend

[@seanfrank32]

I can't believe he only did one season. What a season it was. The synchronized swimming lol

[@sfbsfb]

“I’m not that….. strong of a swimmer”. Hilarious.

[@robcalder1744]

Great humble Canadian kid

[@jethro1963]

You notice he's wearing his OC pin.

[@TheBent139]

Favorite Martin Short SNL skit: Synchronized Swimming w/Christopher Guest and Harry Shearer. This was film, not live, and would never be allowed today.

[@doublestrokeroll]

I was just telling someone about that while we were watching the olympics....haha...

[@BillCollins0707]

I'm not that strong a swimmer...

[@bwdrums1]

"......Miles can't swim......"

[@opengee]

Christopher Guest's choreographer was the best! "No, you're not mad at him. You're just pointing at him! 'Hey,YOU... i know you, I know you!'"

[@unclephilly2127]

somebody please send me a link thanx!

[@DiscoverMontréal]

Another brilliant comedian from Canada, he makes us so proud up here 🇨🇦

[@jameslocopo4742]

I’ve been watching SNL since the first season, and the 84-85 season is still my favorite one. Absolutely amazing season

[@mattkaustickomments]

I agree. Lifestyles of the Relatives of the Rich and Famous…. So many great bits and excellent players that season.

[@joevesayaporn]

The older I get the more I realise how great Martin short is

[@xavierfranzoia6633]

Ed Grimley was gold. I must say

[@stormbringercoming8105]

Nathan Thurm rules! Martin always killed it every time he came on a late night talk show. His appearances to plug his films were funnier than the actual films.

[@allenburnett5422]

Martin Short is the best, most hilarious human being to ever be on TV or in the movies. OK, Steve Martin and Billy Crystal, too. I vividly remember Ed Grimley many eons ago (and a galaxy faraway), cleaning up his pad, prancing exuberantly, in anticipation of Dame Tina Turner's visitage. Martin Short. We could go on and on. What a talent. What a delightful, eccentric man.

[@doublestrokeroll]

The 60 minutes lawyer thing was one of his greatest. lol. I totally forgot about that one.

[@vin7786]

Legend!!! I loved his Ned character " I must say...." !

[@treetopjones737]

Created on SCTV. He brought it to SNL.

[@chrisolivo6591]

Still the best and most underrated season of SNL. It’s forgotten because it was one of the few seasons that Lorne Michaels wasn’t attached. They didn’t rely on political humor that season (it was a Presidential election year) every week like modern SNL does.

[@MorrisDugan]

That season was up there with the original cast years.

[@disciple5150]

That cast he was on was absolutely great!

[@TorToroPorco]

An incredibly talented artist. Not only is he funny but he can also sing and is light on his feet. His face is also wonderfully malleable, I always imagined him doing an impression of Thom Yorke.

[@jojopuppyfish]

The year he was on is my favorite year of SNL. I was 13. And the episode when Eddie came back was the best of all time.

[@lisas5211]

no matter what, you have fans from that time. We still watch the characters. Classic Legend Martin xo and it's so delightful to have you and Martin back on Only Murders. Killing it dahling. Killing it.

[@swise63]

I was surprised to learn he was only on one season. Seemed a lot bigger than that.

[@AC3handle]

Part of that is he kept returning as a guest, so some of the continuing sketches he was able to continue. Still, I don't think ANYTHING beats his 'royal gynecologist' sketch. "the DAME Judy DENCH!"

[@MD-wk3gj]

Ed Grimly was one of the most brilliant and sweetest characters ever.

[@bwdrums1]

You must say....er...you don't say.

[@tashaa9617]

Martin Short is my spirit animal

[@weemeemoo]

Always loved Martin Short and especially here where he mentions taking a break from his career to raise his baby

[@mangafq8]

Good man!🙏👍

[@jhegre]

Nathan Thurm is still one of the best things to ever come out of SNL

[@Bigtime1998]

I know that... what makes you think I don't know that??..

[@bryansarracino8623]

The synchronized swimming brothers bit

[@robotempire]

I love getting super stoned and watching Howard Stern clips before bedtime

[@soitsanightmare]

Thanks for sharing, cheech.

[@foto21]

STAGE PROFESSIONAL: I DON"T WANT THE CUE CARDS!

[@scottcarey5635]

Nothing more annoying on SNL then when you can CLEARLY see the actor reading the cue cards. Nothing takes me out of a skit faster. Good for Martin for giving them the slip.

[@scottyo64]

Johnny Carson monologs used to drive me crazy. Watch one and watch his eyes.

[@cisium1184]

Except when Christopher Walken did it. Then somehow it became hilarious.

[@dcinsc7]

I wish this season and the Eddie Murphy years would come out on DVD!

[@peteh.5236]

As soon as STCV had Ed Grimley l kn ew he was going far. Edmonton used to film SCTV and I was so proud of ITV studio in my youth. Canada is proud of such an icon in comedy. Born and raised in Edmonton ,Alberta and I’m still here,Let the good times roll 🇨🇦

[@floxy20]

Edmonton is the new name for Hamilton, Ontario?

[@kristopherryanwatson]

he also went to school in Toronto. my mom went to collegr with him

[@MrDLOC11]

Why hasn't the great Martin Short hosted the Oscars? It would be a riot ....

[@ericbrufatto5371]

Martin Short and Robin Williams could do it all, my two all time favourites.

[@jimelisnin3164]

Great actor ☺️

[@barryrichman9424]

Martin Short is the name I use when checking into a hotel, when I want to be totally anonymous ?

[@0tto9]

Another great Canadian comic actor. Jiminy Glick is a very strong character.

[@jonljacobi]

That was a great season.

[@AlexPomeroy13]

That is a awesome

[@lekmusic]

Wow what a great guy.

[@edwardduarte7393]

I was hoping they would show the 60 minute parody bit. I think it was plastic toys were dangerous. Still remember it to this today.

[@scarlettmorgan2938]

Viva Jackie Rogers Junior!!!!

[@blackbird5137]

great sir

[@joelybarish4618]

hilarious that he calls Howard, Don!

[@barbarahourigan8462]

❤️❤️

[@CaptainSpalding72]

Damn him. It was one of the best years ever! Should have stayed.

[@MikeB12800]

He’s was above and beyond SNL

[@Rob_Kates]

Short's book is excellent and he talks about SNL quite a bit.

[@Nastyboy269]

Nathan Therm is one of the greatest SNL characters of all time.

[@chrisolivo6591]

Synchronize Swimming skit with Martin Short is still one of the best SNL skits in the history of the show.

[@Lightfinger]

He not the strongest swimmer.

[@gus4u2c]

Hey, I know you, I know you

[@Lightfinger]

@@gus4u2c No, you're not mad at him. You're just pointing.

[@kittyblingbling]

genius comic!

[@JonnyDIY]

True comedy og

[@lydialilli4351]

Ed Grimley is my hero!

[@CaptainSpalding72]

Nathan Therm... goddamn brilliant

[@peterbland7227]

I haven’t seen many memorable skits from that era, except, of course, Fernando.

[@bmla88]

I’d love to see jiminy glick interview howard.

[@johnjamesleahy4065]

Id like to present my new little baby

[@felyxmillicent6538]

jiminy Glick for life.🔥

[@heatvisuals]

Martin Short is the S***

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

Marty would be epic Wizard of Oz, scarecrow 🎯🎑🎭🃏

[@kevincoulter9610]

Jackie Roger Jr's 100.000 jackpot wad !!!!

[@duncanfrere2656]

Wait... Howard's back in the Manhattan studio? Awesome!~~!!

[@robertarnold9676]

Never knew he was only on for one year.

[@MonkeyspankO]

I truly love this generation of comedians, but I'm worried that 80s SNL/SCTV alumni will never be surpassed. Thats a terrifying thought.

[@AC3handle]

THat's because we're looking through with Nostalgia colored glasses. Also we only remember the GOOD bits. We forget all the bad ones, and no one wants to put those flat falling sketches on youtube.

[@thedude4672]

What AC3 said and I think that Chappelle Show at least matched those shows.

[@AC3handle]

@@thedude4672 In Living Color. Gotta remember you need to sit through a ton of crap skits before you reach a Homey the Clown or Fireman BIll

[@wmlau69]

I remember him being on that show but overall the show became “dark” that season. Not sure if it was because of him but it was dark.

[@davegawronik1654]

One of my true absolute favorite cast members from SNL...so funny....Adolf musselman. Give me C. ! A BOUNCY C.!

[@iainmartin9724]

It’s true what he says about cue cards. I can’t watch the more recent SNL as they’re ALL just reading from the cards, all the time.

[@Georjiffy]

That’s my one pet peeve about SNL: when they stare at the cue cards. Obviously this has not been a deal-breaker for the brilliant show, tho!

[@jeffh123]

I'm in my 40's and still remember the name, Ed Grimley. Lol... it was the hair I guess.

[@djpaulywood]

the reason i stopped watching snl is when it was very noticeable that they were all reading cue cards

[@angelmatos9143]

Look at his acting in Damages with Glen Close. As good as anyone.

[@BillCollins0707]

"I'm not that strong a swimmer..."

[@andy42x]

Dale O'Day

[@JohnMartinez-mr8ig]

There is a small group of very talented comedians that I consider to be the same in there approach but yet totally different. This small group consists of, Martin Short, Steve Martin, Robin Williams, Jim Carrey, and there's like 2 more I can't remember. The one that says " I get no respect".

[@briandeschene8424]

Rodney Dangerfield got no respect and you just proved it! :-)

[@mark11967AD]

It’s funny hearing Martin say he didn’t like reading cue cards. In the early years I never noticed people reading cue cards and then by the late 90s and on that’s all it became. Very inferior show done that way.

[@northernbrother1258]

C'mon...Martin Short, Billy Crystal, Christopher Guest, and Harry Shearer? Effing genius!

[@pam0626]

Was Lorne Michaels the producer during the year of Short & Crystal?

[@thefantasyreview8709]

has he always been,from the start?

[@pam0626]

@@thefantasyreview8709 He left the show in 1980 and returned five years later.

[@jonathancurran6851]

No Cue Cards. Got it. (Nes Manga)

[@gallery7596]

That was one of the best seasons in the history of SNL. Even the final season that featured what was left of the original cast (Gilda, Jane, Bill, Loraine, and Garrett) wasn't half as funny as the '85 - '86 season with Martin Short.

[@thefantasyreview8709]

Good on him - some of the actors reading off cue cards looks BAD

[@Kaisersozze]

Cue cards is the worst thing about SNL.

[@unclephilly2127]

Nathan Thurm 2024!

[@stevew9247]

ED GRIMLEY!!!!!!!!

[@itsonlysleep8130]

He was better on SCTV

[@seancotter9156]

Sctv was just better imo

[@ryankibler7973]

A small guy named Short. I have one guess as to why he became funny. Us small guys are tougher pound for pound. We have to be to survive.

[@soitsanightmare]

Survive what exactly? Short shit

[@yuvgotubekidding]

I must say.

[@jasoncora1]

The obvious reading of the cue cards is a big turnoff on SNL, in my opinion.

[@graham974]

It’s funny they had this amazing cast but I can’t think of any funny moments from those years 🤔

[@mdlifer8847]

I thought he was a great asset to SNL.

[@bobx1034]

as usual, howard talks too much. asks and answers his own questions.

[@luciferjones8103]

It's a male plane.

[@steveconn]

Ed Grimley was super annoying. His SCTV work was funnier.

[@BrianKishreviews]

Ed Grimley was also on SCTV

[@selfdiscardedkingofruin7291]

Just needed a little paprika I must say.

[@ripapa6355]

SCTV > SNL

[@birsay123]

Ed grimley was the lamest recurring SNL character (I must say)

[@thedude4672]

Are you being sarcastic? I remember loving it when an Ed Grimley sketch came on! It still cracks me up.