Music - 1979 - Comedian Martin Mull - I've Played Some S***holes Before But This Takes The Cake

[@songshineoriginalmusic]

I went hunting for some Martin Mull and this did the trick. Very funny and talented man, he made the world smile. Thank you sir and rest in well deserved peace.

[@Teabonesteak]

Did you see him handle that heckler? What a pro!

[@gwarlow]

It occured around 1:30 I’m sure the heckler did not even understand they were being humiliated, and isn’t that the best way to handle hecklers? ;-)

[@dm95422]

Brilliant actor/producer/songwriter/comedian. One of the finest in showbusiness. What a run. RIP Mr. Mull.

[@pizzafrenzyman]

Martin roasted me once at a show in 1980. He said something like: Before the show I was back stage putting my 30 minutes of jokes and entertainment list together for you, but then I thought, you guys deserve something more, so I am just going to mix things up tonight and just wing it. I yelled "Go for it!" Then for the next 5 minutes he went on a roast of epic proportions. He started off with "Isn't it sad when interrelated family members marry?" I sure wish I had a recording. What a memory.

[@z1522]

Before Steve Martin found bluegrass, Mull was a versatile master at incorporating his cynical sophisticated a**hole persona to perfection. Fernwood 2 Night, in 1977 just two years after Saturday Night Live's debut, produced by legend Norman Lear, was so far ahead of its time that it looks prescient right now. Way before Garry Shandling's shows, it also gave us the gift of Fred Willard.

[@ianbrewer4843]

Agree

[@jamesdamico9284]

I agree way ahead of its time. Had all his albums

[@thecandyman9308]

When you go back and see that "60 Minutes to Kill" now you realize how it was sort of SNL before SNL.

[@thomasmorse4042]

Remember seeing him live in Cambridge Mass. Funny and talented.

[@wakeupbell2491]

Have you seen the skits Fred Willard did for Jimmy Kimmel Live? Really hilarious deadpan bits.

[@balerjohnson3099]

I had forgotten what a good guitar player and singer Martin is . I remember most of these days ...

[@saginawdan]

Most...but not all. I can relate😎

[@ConradSpoke]

Best heckler management of all time...

[@soitgoes3494]

Martin Mull, the absolute best sit down comic.

[@imasportsphile6247]

soitgoes, thanks for your comment.....for you just might be right about his being the absolute best "sit down" comic....and proof of his talent is the fact that he still shows up in TV comedies still today in 2016.....like his role as the "drug induced" pharmacists in Two & A Half Men. I have more Mull in my comedy section at www.imasportsphile.com

[@ianbrewer4843]

Yep

[@fractuss]

I do so admire a quick wit.

[@jimsalman7257]

I consider myself lucky to have seen Martin Mull perform back around 1974, when I was still in high school. He played in a little college coffee house on the campus of Fairley Dickenson University in Teaneck, NJ. where patrons sat cross-legged on the floor at low round tables. He wasn't nationally famous then, touring by himself as "Martin Mull and his Fabulous Furniture". He had one or two albums out, and his acting career was yet to take off. A high point was him performing his ode to ex-hippies, "Let's Be Normal".

[@newshoesbigblister]

Loved Martin Mull. Such a funny man! He will be missed. RIP 😢

[@sasha1suz]

Thanks for reminding me of "Fernwood Tonight." I watched every episode.

[@julia11746]

Oh my, I had no clue Martin Mull was so talented beyond great comedic talent. Danged!

[@Gods2ndFavoriteBassPlyr]

"This is not the first time it's happened." Beautifully dark!

[@cgavin1]

I'm sat here just poppin' ludes like its 1978.

[@ronliebermann]

This guy was the man. That was back in the day, when people could actually have fun.

[@byronp2311]

I remember seeing Martin Mull and His Fabulous Furniture at the Armadillo. I think it speaks volumes that I don't remember who he opened for, but I remember him.

[@timwitwer6911]

Frank Zappa ?

[@suraya1224]

I saw him & his fabulous furniture open for Jonathan Edwards in the early 70s in Cambridge MA.

[@voxpox1850]

You can keep Robin Williams and Steve Martin, Marty is my favorite comic from the 70s.

[@rssempresas9699]

Vox Pox, thanks for your comment....for we at ImaSportsphile responsible for posting the 300+ vintage comedy videos on our webpage totally understand Martin Mull being their favorite comic....for he is a legend of comedy in our books....who has left the world with enough great work long after the 1970's until all the way through the early 2000's.....as we are happy to have the various videos showing his comic genius....considering them "nuggets of gold" in our treasure chest of memories.

[@marksharp5999]

RIP Robin Williams ❤

[@hewitc]

@@marksharp5999 In live interviews on The Tonight Show, Williams often relied on stereotypical "Rufus" and "Bruce" voices that would be in bad taste today, and weren't so acceptable for many people back then

[@OriginalCaliKitty]

He just turned 80 a week ago! I saw him play at least half a dozen times in the early/mid 70s - including the Roxy. We only knew him as a singer/songwriter/comedian back then. I also had a couple reprints of his paintings. Such a talented guy.

[@pgk3052]

I love this man!

[@obsoletebutneat]

That man was a genius.

[@monoped8437]

what a beautiful guitar

[@rogerturner5504]

Gibson L5 CES?

[@TooLooze]

@@rogerturner5504 I'm guessing a super 400.

[@brianwells4507]

@@TooLooze it's a Flamingo cut Gibson Byrdland.

[@TooLooze]

@@brianwells4507 Beautiful, thanks!

[@emobloom]

It's a pity the electric guitar never caught on.

[@bonn777]

Will always remember him for his Fabulous Furniture. Loved the Bottleneck Blues song with the baby bottle (born on the Lake Erie delta).

[@TheKitchenerLeslie]

That's the best Anti-Heckle Routine I've heard so far! "...But the kids love it."

[@imasportsphile6247]

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[@Theomite]

Fuck, I've never seen a comedian nail a heckler so effortlessly. If I hadn't seen it, I wouldn't have believed it.

[@ianbrewer4843]

@@Theomite same here

[@ltcolumbo9708]

Rest In Peace....Martin Of all the great comedians who appeared on The Aristrocats, you told it THE BEST! ABSOLUTELY A GEM

[@timwitwer6911]

This was Martin Mull's literal audition for Fernwood Tonight & Norman Lear. Recorded at The Roxy in Hollywood Ca (as told to Kevin Pollak on his 'chat show' podcast #64 on KZbin) At some time in this 'audition' Martin stands up and sez,, 'Do I get the Job" ? RIP Sir

[@tomminkler7640]

Interesting! Because he did use bits of this on that show, e.g. the dressing room we'll call it that, benefit of the doubt, and a couple more. R.I.P.

[@bigl6322]

Thanks, fun fact

[@billlonee9470]

That heckler takedown! Like an effing surgeon... BAM!!!

[@inactivejonadenz-hamilton2117]

He's always been a hoot. I saw him back around 1980 with Steve Martin and Robin Williams. Mull stood out that night--says a LOT!

[@JACKnJESUS]

I saw him on this tour in Louisville... rapier wit and musical chops.

[@RhodeIslandWildlife]

He did a live appearence at a club called Salt in Newport RI in this era and he appeared with a CB radio mounted on his guitar, stopping mid song to chat on the CB. I found it a LOT funnier then it sounds, but I was pretty much stoned 24/7 in those days so maybe it wasn't

[@Teeveepicksures]

That sounds fantastic tbh.

[@ericfleetwood6744]

I had forgotten how wonderful he was.

[@rumginray]

RIP Martin.

[@slimtimm1]

THE MOST UNDER APPRECIATED Artist of the 20th/21st centuries!

[@jeffbellin8224]

RIP Mr. Mull. Thanks for the laughs, music, and art.

[@ebayerr]

This was filmed the year after he did the movie "FM"

[@atreb56]

RIP. I saw him in 1978 at The Centennial Hall in Tucson. Very funny. He will be greatly missed.❤🌈

[@SoItGoesCAL34]

I really enjoyed this. Too bad it ended abruptly. Good stuff!

[@depaola63]

CLASSIC !! ...*..I love " Barth Gimble "..I am 55 now and remember Martin was always fun to watch ! ...the song " Jesus is Easy " is awesome too..( He spoke about the song and he was very serious about it, it's great !

[@tamarackmi9195]

I Love Martin Mull!

[@00lilyvonshtupp]

I Miss this farging guy. Fernwood 2 Nite

[@omicronmartin]

Condolences to Martin Mull Rest in Peace 🕊️😢🥀

[@quad1000]

You're sending condolences to the deceased?

[@scat1997]

Just plain fantastic. An era when you were aloud to be funny.

[@jules1948]

Martin , love you man, geezz, I miss you and this!!!!

[@Guyh65US]

This video is now getting shared a lot :)

[@clairemorrisdobie9977]

Yep.

[@mattcumberland3739]

"Thank you all for coming, or however you may have reacted" Martain Mull.

[@seereadnhear]

Rest In Peace

[@bartphlegar8212]

"🎶I threw my...I threw my...I threw my...I...My...I threw my driiink... across the lawn🎶 Here he comes. He's so happy. He just sold the house!"...As irreverent an entertainer who ever lived. Thank you, Mr. Mull...

[@johnprunier9044]

Godspeed

[@thecandyman9308]

this is really great! thanks for posting.

[@jeffandersen7397]

was actually watching clips from Fernwood Tonight over the last few months and was caught off guard by the news of his passing. ( *He was great on Arrested Development as well)

[@lesizmor9079]

Always had the impression that he was deeply witty & funny but didn't catch him until late in his career. This absolutely confirms my guess.

[@rareform6747]

Great in Two and a Half !

[@TheBuddyShowWorldwide]

I saw this tour.

[@johnrussell7981]

Fantastic man. Rip Martin Mull

[@JChow-e1c]

He was hilarious. It was exciting when he appeared on the scene.

[@pjbscript]

never forget: Marty always delivered an hour of "NO NEIL YOUNG MUSIC"!

[@tapeduk]

I always liked Martin Mull's hair..... his hair from the 70's

[@krisscanlon4051]

I'll tell you what the only one even close to this level of sarcastic Improv is perhaps Chevy Chase and Bill Murray but I don't think so MM is one of a kind

[@imasportsphile6247]

We have tons more vintage videos currently posted at www.imasportsphile.com of Mull, Chase and Murray that we think you will enjoy.

[@monoped8437]

groucho

[@richardnosiglia3736]

Saw MM at SUNY GENESEO in 1980. In closing the concert (it was amazing) he said, "Just want to thank you for coming tonite - or however you reacted to the show..." Did he just say that ? HILARIOUS. Absolute brilliance.

[@aybee63]

"Rainbow signs!" 1979!

[@lazur1]

Just when it seems his guitar's just a prop, Mull plays some killer riffs.

[@jamestroost2784]

A buddy of mine shared this to me I remember his early career I just showed this to my girlfriend and she said oh that's the guy that was on Roseanne I told her he had quite a career long before that

[@rssempresas9699]

Martin Mull had a career that spanned the better part of 5 decades....from the 1970's to 2010's....always creating new "uniquely twisted" characters....he is a legend of comedy at ImaSportsphile....and we value our Martin Mull library grealy.

[@andrewborofsky3723]

Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman he was hilarious in it & Fernwood Tonite too.

[@laara1426]

I have an album he did.. Martin Mull and his Fabulous Living Room Furniture.

[@danielcraft3727]

Had no idea he was that talented

[@myyoutube887]

i was looking for miami and found this lucky strike........btw is he in miami or is he in heaven?

[@UnkoHoloHolo]

Perfect, thanks 🤙🏽

[@Stack_Silver]

Loved him in Empy Nest, RIP.

[@1moredayof]

I forgot that Martin Mull played the guitar. I did enjoy his style of humor!

[@michaelgeiger4043]

Genius

[@daveidmarx8296]

Here's hoping someone puts the 1980 HBO special 'Here Comes Summer' up on YT.

[@jtobinams1]

This takes the cake!

[@battmannt]

Hulk Hogan before steroids!!!! Mullamania!!! Awesome brother!!!!

[@gplunk]

In Memoriam....

[@DaveTex2375]

Thanks Rush.

[@imasportsphile6247]

At least your response to Rush indicates that you did in fact enjoy this video.

[@joelmontgomery8295]

I have a Greg Allman band where intros the band ....hilarious!!!!!!

[@Ramblin-Man]

RIP June 27, 2024. Here's his early 70s standup comedy hit "Dueling Tubas"; kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZvUo5dte8qLo8k

[@paxtonguy7354]

The President brought me here.

[@rssempresas9699]

Great line....and it is so Mull!!!

[@jamesbruno1519]

Hey Pat, i know Jim Marshall is coming at you, but i gotta ask you something

[@myyoutube887]

Pawn City Blues..........takes the cakes

[@jeffdawson2786]

Stuff Barth Gimble couldn't get away with saying on FERNWOOD 2-NITE.

[@vinylviper1971]

I can see the witty influence of Jonathan Winters…

[@myyoutube887]

Hello Cindi who are W BTW?

[@weloveannanetrebko]

Principal Kraft 😍😍😍😍😍

[@jimblack8027]

Could anyone make out what the heckler said?

[@kellyneese931]

WORD.

[@glennknauer2696]

He was great on 2 and half men.

[@markcunningham8391]

He is alive yet, if not google has not heard.

[@Sparks53]

This guy wrote the book on being disingenuous. His audience loved his insincerity.

[@kimiisungstartedthekoreanw2771]

Does this guy ever get angry?

[@lealeelovely5612]

Aw some

[@imasportsphile6247]

Leelee Lovely, thanks for your comment.....as it means a lot to me cuz so many great comedians like Martin Mull are being forgotten....which makes my daunting task of posting all 2300 hrs. of vintage sports, comedy and music that I have in a Sony BetaMax cassette library (transferring from cassette to digital)....in order to post on my webpage at www.imasportsphile.com

[@kellyneese5216]

OTHER THAN THAT MRS. LINCOLN, HOW DID LIKE THE PLAY ?

[@anthonyoresteen4767]

Rush played it today

[@BuddyBoo123]

Fuck that pig

[@lebojay]

Col. Mustard!

[@patricias5122]

"they dropped those child molesting charges against you" wow, that was a nasty thing to yell at someone in the audience.

[@myyoutube887]

Why of dip a stick or a candle in it .....Who By the way is Banksy and #me2?

[@myyoutube887]

Martin Charle and of Wise Guys

[@cheechwizard60]

We never got to find out if the guy found his wallet and keys

[@Majik53]

Inquiring minds want to know!

[@nomorebushz]

Barth got stabbed and killed through a closet door with a Christmas tree, by his brother Garth.

[@skip081961]

Martin Mull mispronounces Spokane (Spok-can), WA in his song but after hearing him sing the word 'Cocaine' then I think it was deliberately mispronounced.

[@rmo52]

Hope he still has that gorgeous L5 archtop.