Martin Short On The Inspiration Behind SNL’s Nathan Thurm - CONAN on TBS

Martin describes the SNL staffer who inspired one of Conan’s favorite comedy characters: Nathan Thurm.
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[@gaipontiff2]

I was in junior high that season that Nathan Thurm came on SNL. Every Monday morning in English class my friend and I would talk to each other in that manner. Such great memories.

[@NJGuy1973]

I know that. What makes you think I didn't know that?

[@gaipontiff2]

@@NJGuy1973 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@theBaron0530]

"Conan, I will tell you, da origin of Nathan Thurm. In 1987, Jolson boists into my dressing room an' says, 'Irving, I need, a lawyer!' And in 5 minutes, I had created Nathan Thurm! Give me a C, a bouncy, C!" "Where did that piano player come from?!"

[@madisonrose1893]

@@theBaron0530 AHAHAHAHAAH

[@jarrodbarkley9061]

Same here, junior high! That was the absolute best season of SNL.

[@josiemalone1013]

Martin Short what a great comedian and storyteller ✨✨✨✨

[@machtnichtsseimann]

I know that. You don't think I know that?

[@Peter1vannzarry]

andy’s comeback priceless!

[@Winteramen]

I know that. You don't think i know that?

[@Peter1vannzarry]

@@Winteramen càllate

[@Winteramen]

@@Peter1vannzarry *smokes cigarette*

[@Peter1vannzarry]

@@Winteramen salud boludo

[@Winteramen]

@@Peter1vannzarry i...idk man. I don't know what you're saying. 里條友說咩

[@Tiger0408]

Martin never ages his voice even still sounds young

[@TheKevinthec]

Man I hope nothing changes. Conan will make magic happen anywhere he goes, I just hope Andy is still gonna be there. You cant separate these two

[@tonyapjackson8375]

Off topic but Andy also has a weird comedic energy with Julia

[@VictorSavelle]

Martin Short is always one of my favorites to watch on Conan.

[@hibernicus5685]

He is so sharp-witted and O'Brien can hold his own probably because they are friends outside the show

[@gregmize01]

I KNOW THAT...WHY WOULDN'T I KNOW THAT? I'M NOT BEING DEFENSIVE...YOU'RE THE ONE WHO'S BEING DEFENSIVE!

[@RB..1]

Tells the story the same every time, everywhere. Brilliant character.

[@dianesaienni5466]

Thank you for nathan thrum many laughs at him.

[@jamesjudge7061]

2 legends...love you Marty..love you Conan...

[@hagsmich]

One of my favorite sketches

[@jackieblue4128]

My two favorite funny guys of all time!!!

[@aaronTNGDS9]

An amazing and uproarious interview. The story of 'Nathan Thurm' creation was sidesplitting.

[@mikeyerian2562]

I saw his Nathan Thurm on SNL when I was 8 and it's still my fav snl character

[@dougpeters1625]

I just adore these two

[@catalinacurio]

I miss SNL, Saturday night are not the same. 😢💖

[@Sam_DaMan]

I remember Nathan Thurm I used to crap up when he was on, I was only like 10 or 11

[@assmane999]

I love this anecdote every time I hear it

[@FredHerrman]

Comedic minds. So fun to watch.

[@charlesmagliocco8932]

I'm waiting for Jimminy Click hosting the Golden Globes.

[@northernstudioworks]

I really like how like every other Canadian Artist who has received it Martin Short wears the Order of Canada Pin on his lapel.

[@MustafarRecRoom]

I always wondered how he kept such a long ash intact in all the times that he played Thurm.....awesome.

[@Automated14]

Best snl character ever!

[@stephenmorton8017]

That dangling ash bit in the way he smoked the cigarette...

[@mike9rr]

"Impersonation is the highest form of compliment!"

[@TVGUY333]

I liked the bomb that Andy dropped. "Well, I mean I used to."

[@newwavepop]

that character used to have me in tears laughing.

[@brutebetter9188]

I'm inspired by Thurm Nathan.... 😊

[@zeigbert1743]

I knew that, you dont think I knew that.

[@UGotSerbed]

ppl be sleeping on Andy

[@madisonrose1893]

how could she not know that XD

[@fintanbochra]

“Where do you get your ideas from?” - Frank Stallone

[@andygopie368]

Ahh Normy normy normy

[@fintanbochra]

@@andygopie368 you must own a doghouse

[@fransschreuders8488]

I'm the inspiration for Nathan Thurm?, it's so funny that you think that 🚬

[@stephaniegormley9982]

It wasn't only Marion. He based it on these politicians and lawyers whose TV interviews reveal them to be someone who can't take any responsibility and are always changing the subject or deflecting blame. It was the same sketch every time but still was very funny.

[@bsquared4604]

is it him or is it me? it's him right?

[@gaipontiff2]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@reymarnier119]

Waiting on Dave Chappelle and Norm Mcdonald, Letterman would be a delight.

[@phaedrawidney5246]

Only murders is awesome 👌

[@warrior99s16]

Anyone know when this episode aired?

[@williamruiz5965]

Yesterday

[@warrior99s16]

@@williamruiz5965 was it a new episode?

[@marksummers666]

@@warrior99s16 yep

[@warrior99s16]

@@marksummers666 so weird. For some reason it didn't record on my DVR.

[@grapesofwraith1066]

@@warrior99s16 Also there’s more content online than what airs on tv! I watched the show on tv last night and this clip wasn’t aired as part of the interview (Conan did say they didn’t have time to fit in everything into the half hour show and that more content like this would be online)

[@nyarlathotep13]

I know that, you think I don’t know that?

[@slicksnewonenow]

Nathan Thurm- EVERY Poo-litician, EVER.

[@jec1ny]

SNL needs to bring Martin Short back and revive Nathan Thurm as Trump's lead attorney.

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

Marty felt SNL was to intense ...meatgrinder ...much different than SCTV ...he had to adjust in New York ...came to understand audiences on SNL loved the John Belushies, Gilda Radner because they grabbed audiences right away (from his book CD 💿 I Must Say )

[@ladvegas]

I'm not a strong swimmer

[@krupauk]

Yeah it's time to go! Conan. No one ever said. Going to be a sad day i can't get my fix of this interaction and comedy

[@flemishdog]

Is it me or is it him? It's him isn't it?

[@durrclips746]

The question: "how did you come up with such a unique original character" The answer: "the role was written for me, the name was written for me and Billy Crystal said I should act like the makeup lady"

[@mookaamikwe22]

6 feet....so sad and rediculous

[@priyankaraghuthaman3080]

First

[@PedroSantos-qq9re]

I know that, you don't think I know that?