Only Murders in the Building | "Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It" Music Video | Hulu

[@BobbyM817]

And this is how they should open the Emmy’s.

[@DarkFr3ak101]

I second this idea

[@christinacreech1974]

Omg. They have to now! They can’t do it any other way!

[@DePirre]

Yes

[@krazy05]

PERIOD!!!!!

[@Uhzayleeuhh]

YES INDEED

[@numchuks1153]

They NEED to let the musical happen; it sounds so good.

[@DuskBladeHeart1oo]

right?? I'm obsessed with "Creatures of the Night"!

[@avab.2794]

They reveal the plot summaries in the episode section for upcoming episodes. The show may still happen, but it must be to catch the killer.

[@jenniferbuhmann3554]

I want to see this made up musical so bad!

[@ChristinaSword-ml7tj]

Yes! I want one of the episodes to just be the entire musical!

[@mike_the_angel1230]

They will definitely reveal the culprit on the opening night. It's going to be an interactive and musical 🥰😍🤩

[@jacksonmunden4863]

Steve Martin better get an Emmy for this performance!!! Outstanding!!

[@ghostofyou9721]

He better.

[@aneesashariff]

And Meryl Streep for her whole performance in the series

[@taydrabrookshire347]

Two, one for acting and one for producing.

[@pluswang]

Maybe a Tony too, if this thing actually goes to Broadway. Yah, I know I am dream-talking.

[@Merylcaine]

@@aneesashariffdefo

[@patrickhusbands5220]

Not sure about anyone else, but seeing the anxiety Charles had with this song in an earlier episode made this performance extremely satisfying.

[@coht12]

Exactly what makes this scene even more exhilarating and satisfying. 🥹

[@lukacunningham342]

Agreeable

[@bellscanyonsurvivor5519]

Yes! I was so proud of Charles when he nailed it!

[@minetoki]

so are the whole crew, looked at their face, it really feels like all of them still have the trauma of the white room Charles

[@DavidFerguson-eh1jf]

Right?!?

[@LordMoogi]

His body language during this number is also incredible. He perfectly conveys how nervous Charles is while trying to remember the words. It’s that combination of stiffness with bursts of animation that speaks to the soul of everyone who loves singing patter songs but struggles with memorizing lyrics (okay, maybe that ‘everyone’ is just me).

[@toodleselnoodos6738]

The constant looking downwards too. Im also convinced Jason Veasey (Jonathan) is genuinely laughing at Steve Martin’s silly acting.

[@batmandalorian5504]

@@toodleselnoodos6738 yeah I wonder / want to believe that this was the first time the rest of the cast heard Steve Martin do the full song. So the actors' reactions are their actual first-time reactions

[@countluke2334]

@@toodleselnoodos6738 He's looking downward because he's looking at the notes on his pult, though, since it the sitzprobe.

[@toodleselnoodos6738]

@@countluke2334 I thought that was obvious when I mentioned the looking down, lol

[@RooneyBrian]

The way (when) he breathes throughout also helps convey a great dimension of the character...it would be wrong (professionally speaking), but works perfectly for this moment with this character...and I sense that Martin does it deliberately.

[@JoeyR9]

I rolled out of bed today yelling "What if NONE of the Pickwick triplets did it!"

[@gardenersdelight7479]

Yep! My husband and I both do it 😂

[@aryk2001]

I was humming this on my way to work today! lol. It definitely sticks! Now I want to see this music for real! I wish that was a thing!

[@Editor6660cmt]

AND what else I love about this scene is how ALL the characters are paying attention to Charles. They're INTO his performance. Which is really what makes this scene come alive!!! It FEELS real!!!

[@V-vision]

Of course they were into it, they were expecting him to go to the White Room 😂

[@ctsiaras]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Albert_Einstein_not]

They are acting… heard of it?

[@Editor6660cmt]

Hahahahaha... Why yes. I'm a director. Clearly you didn't understand my comment. Ah well...

[@hightower1984]

Feels like they were in awe of a classic Steve Martin performance rather than acting in a show

[@LouiseWhite-t7s]

Love how all the actors in the background are clearly not acting and just enjoying Steve Martin in action. Masterful performance.

[@ollie2111]

Right?! 😂 I noticed that too. It looks to genuine to me. Like, they're really chilling and impressed and just taking it all in.

[@JoshuaCary]

I guess every person in the world instinctively knows that if you have the rare fortune to be on stage while Steve Martin is also on the same stage, you chill and take it all in :)

[@V-vision]

I'm sure they enjoyed themselves, but don't forget that in character, Charles hasn't exactly been a star performer, so they went from acting nervous that he wouldn't even get through the song to being surprised and excited that he's killing it

[@trogdor20X6]

lol he's just lip syncing

[@Mwithie]

​​​@@V-visionyou're right, but there are details showing it's not "just" acting.

[@andreacardenas4919]

Also Detective Williams vibing was everything I've missed her!

[@janie3117]

Yes!!! That’s part of why I loved the tv version better!! All the intricacies going on added to the excitement of it! 💕

[@Lou-jl4ov]

ugh, DEI

[@samuelmeyers4066]

@@Lou-jl4ovso anytime there’s a Black character in anything now, it’s DEI?

[@Lou-jl4ov]

@@samuelmeyers4066 literally YES.

[@samuelmeyers4066]

@@Lou-jl4ov so all characters should just be white?

[@lukacunningham342]

Somebody may’ve killed Ben Glenroy but in these three minutes and twenty-two seconds, Steve Martin killed this!

[@hotelmario510]

"So quick as a whip, gotta pick which Pickwick triplet did it" is the most satisfying line in this whole thing.

[@SpellboundStrawberry]

For me, it's "WHO'D HAVE HAD A MENACING MOTIVE AND HID IT?"

[@whatthebluff]

“COULD PACO’S PASSION PROVE APOCALYPTIC?!”

[@choirguy100]

I ROFL at the line "with a diaper full of criminal intent!" 🤣🤣😂😂

[@winesap2]

I love the parts of this show that seem to be added just so that Steve Martin can be the hilarious and original comedian he is. In the first season where he's in the wheelchair drugged out of his mind and imagines he gets up and makes a long meaningful speech to Jan, only to realize he's mumbling gibberish and everyone's looking at him like he's crazy. Then the white room incidents. President McKinley the fish. And this song.

[@LauraLynch-p4h]

The elevator scene was amazing. "Where'd you get a qualaude"?

[@Covetedcrafts]

I forgot about that😂😂😂..I cracked up

[@charlesbarkely3021]

When he plays dementia ridden Brazzos and is just yelling "SOUP" in his wheelchair I lost it. Felt like old comedy

[@benusher-barrass9635]

Anyone else get goosebumps at the bit where he sings “What if none of the pitwick triplets did it”. Like something about the part the way he sings it is so good

[@InAHollowTree]

Me too! I think part of it is the music change from one intense melody to a slower, more urgent pace with emphasis.

[@DMasterChifu]

I do... Chills, every time.

[@MFJenks.]

We really need this musical on a real stage or at least the album with the whole musical. It's too good Steve Martin is incredible

[@lordkalvan816]

I totally agree - I want to see this musical come to life....but only with Steve as the constable! (Or Matthew Broderick 🤣)

[@numchuks1153]

I am so excited for a musical that even real…. They can't toy with my feelings; the musical needs to happen.

[@adheeel4101]

YES PLEASE WE NEED THE OFFICIAL CAST RECORDING !!

[@meredithmuskovich7599]

As a special 3hr musical in-between seasons...

[@dgsquare]

The official cast recording has been released on youtube! Amazing music!

[@joybickham]

Please add the writers to the description. Amazing use of alliteration, rhyme, tongue twisters all while telling a three-act story. What a song!

[@ReallyBigTree1]

Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, Marc Shaiman, and Scott Wittman

[@mollydtt]

Wow! Just Wow!

[@ever.154]

Cant get over!

[@IsThisUsernameAvailable]

I just finished watching Season 3 and my God! I love a clever show when I see one. I'm glad Steve Martin landed this show, always been a fan of his and he's severely underrated imo

[@zvezda553]

@@IsThisUsernameAvailableactually, he didn’t land it, he’a the CO CREATOR! 😄 even more awesome!

[@dallinpd468]

I half suspect that the other actors on the stage weren't directed at all for this scene, and we're seeing their genuine reaction to Steve's performance. Johnathan is especially enjoying it.

[@DanFromHali]

That's exactly what I thought too!

[@howmuchdidyoupay]

Yep. Just watch Steve Martin and be amazed.

[@crazyoldhippieladyinthebib7357]

I've been told that the writers of that song wrote it especially 4 Streep! The piano "rift" in that song matches to some degree the piano played in their intro.

[@zydeco2024]

Canonically they're all innocent, why wouldn't they enjoy their lead just absolutely nailing it? He was finally bringing the production together

[@oopik0059]

I loved how the police and the investigator were the loudest cheering Charles on. “That’s how you do it!”.😊

[@angellynn7104]

I don’t think I’ve ever felt so much pure glee from the moment during this scene where I realized we were getting a FULL song. My mom and I rewound it like 3 times before we could even finish the episode because we were just in awe. So much clever and hilarious wordplay in this. It’s really masterfully written

[@mollydtt]

Thank God this got an Emmy nomination. It should win.

[@micahmann2417]

EGOT for Pasek & Paul

[@mollydtt]

@@micahmann2417yes!!!

[@lumariadp]

I'm here from the future and IT DID

[@benjamindivittorio8534]

@@lumariadpyour right it did.

[@ericholck3914]

I don't think this OMITB episode gets enough credit - it's one of the most well-crafted episodes you're ever likely to see. Here, you have a Broadway-worthy song, delivered in a perfectly-acted performance by Steve Martin (where he nails the number but still manages to convey the awkwardness of someone deeply unsure of his ability to pull it off). Later, you have Meryl Streep's increasingly impassioned performance on stage serving double duty in conveying both her nanny character's feelings as well as Loretta's own personal pain, with the music precisely synced to what's happening off-stage. The talent on this show - both on-camera and behind the scenes - is pretty much unmatched on any other series currently in production.

[@amethystsky28]

finallyyy it's released!! very well done, Steve Martin 👏 my jaw dropped the first time i saw it on OMITB. it was the perfect drop after those white room buildups. an absolute masterpiece. and whoever wrote the lyrics, genius 👏👏

[@QuirkyCarmi]

It was a collaboration between the greatest showman, waitress & dear Evan Hansen

[@wendyk.harrison8203]

And LaLaLand

[@Mwithie]

It's the arms flailing for me. So cute 😂 (plus, earlier in the season Oliver asked him: "what are you doing with your arms?!")

[@TheMisterPokeylope]

Those are his inspector Clouseau interrogation arms.

[@Covetedcrafts]

😂😂 my favorite scene 🍳🍳

[@cheri7054]

Steve really out did himself this season. He nailed the song. The score was amazing!!! The directing. All people involved this season need to win awards.

[@cpu1639]

This episode was phenomenal and Steve killed it here, omg! I can't get this song out of my head. I've been humming it all day at work 😂 We need this to be a real musical, please! Even if it's a Hulu special presentation or something 😭

[@darthgamer9468]

Agreed! I couldn't get it out of my head either!

[@hammacks4]

Join the club!! Almost everyday I catch myself humming this!😂

[@smactsperformances6748]

I concur!!! I wan to see this musical! Hulu, are you listening?

[@Adventuress78]

Yep-becomes a Broadway hit and then it becomes a movie!

[@ChristinaSword-ml7tj]

Yup, sang it all day today!

[@jlbyler22]

I've never been more proud of a fictional tv character in my entire life. Nailed it!

[@mariaa1154]

We need this on a real stage

[@heathermichael3987]

❤️

[@andreeailie9053]

Agree 💯💯💯

[@Violin_Viola_Music_Box]

They should be on this ridiculous musical. Now I would spend my hard earned money to fly to New York to see it.

[@Jomo1438]

Steve will HAVE to do it at the Emmys. We will riot if he doesn’t !

[@arvinbuenaagua5161]

was that cg

[@micaelaroyocorrea5492]

My favorite part is how genuine everyone behind Steve Martin looked! It looked like if everyone hadn't heard him before and this was the first run like in the actual run of show. Amazing job!!

[@taydrabrookshire347]

To sing our national anthem, please welcome the star of CBS’ Brazzos and host of the Only Murders in the Building podcast, CHARLES HADEN SAVAGE!

[@SlavicDubs]

The lyrics to this song are one of the most ingenious things I've ever heard

[@1576Lina]

Second that!

[@revkrishna673]

When this song happened in the episode, I just bounced off and started cheering for Charles with so much joy! This was undoubtedly the best episode in this season.

[@SharraAmanda]

Same!!

[@Nick-jr9pc]

✋✋✋

[@stoogeswoman]

Loving the reactions of the young people sitting behind him!

[@maryanne9884]

They were loving it so much and getting paid, tool

[@keplerscat28]

They seem so genuine, was that their real reaction?

[@stoogeswoman]

@@keplerscat28 I'm sure it was real! After all, it was an impressive performance!

[@emmysky1444]

So glad this won an Emmy for Benj Pasek and Paul not only is it such a great song but they deserved to be honored for this

[@noelleallen1728]

That was incredible!!!! Steve Martin deserves a million Emmys for this performance.

[@williamcatala154]

The smile on Charles's face after he nails the first verse is adorable

[@ShadowDemon_4]

This song keeps popping up in my head.

[@matdemar95]

This scene lives rent free in my mind

[@kristinavujakovic]

Literally

[@GalileanAlien]

Okay, now we need Meryl’s second nanny song!

[@VenetusAlpha]

Genuine chills.

[@nlb9307]

Absolutely ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@_the_]

It's on spotify!

[@azrasalimah1413]

yAAA OMAYGADD IT WAS SO AMAZING

[@Ponce17]

That song is beautiful

[@IrvinJ2014]

GIVE THIS MAN A AWARD !

[@PintSizedPO]

If this is not an actual musical yet it needs to be. I'm really hoping that at the end of the season they announce that it is going to be on Broadway. The songs we've gotten from Steve and Meryl are earworms that just cover so many emotions. This one gets me pumped and Streep's gives me goosebumps. Best season of only murders in the building yet!

[@rebeccam4397]

It won't be and isn't feasible, but it would be fun!

[@maggiec83]

it takes a lot to get to Broadway and *stay* on. Like, a lot. but this would be cute as a one-off live performance with the original cast, maybe for charity (and filmed too).

[@InAHollowTree]

@@maggiec83 That’s fine, it could be one of Oliver Putnam’s famous off-off-off-Broadway productions! 😜

[@marielovesbockfest]

These lyrics are just... beyond. I need this to be a real-life musical now.

[@greyhoundmummie]

This man is such an incredible talent -- which of course we all knew. But this made me appreciate him in a whole new way. This is one of those "earwworm" that sticks in your head and won't leave. So funny!

[@GG-SAG-AFTRA-Member]

...incredible talent

[@tristanjinx]

“Has my inspection been too cursory? Should I look outside this nursery?” The rhymes in this song amazing 😂

[@meganarnold8221]

I love how everyone goes from nervous for him to proud of him, that’s including me. This performance was phenomenal.

[@innerblissing]

That one loud and high-pitched 'who' gets me every time. And the bigger frame takes it to the next level

[@chronicallychic]

I unironically adore this song.

[@joesackbaron]

Death Rattle Dazzle 😂 I was laughing my head off when he announced it on the show. But now ... I actually really want to watch the whole production! I woke up with this song in my head the other morning-so catchy. SO Oliver Putnam!

[@maggiecu3657]

Is there anything Steve Martin can't do incredibly well? He writes fantastic plays, books, his music, books, musicals. Just someone who makes the world a better, brighter place. OMITB is just the cherry on the talent sundae. Bravo!!!

[@taydrabrookshire347]

He always has attention to detail

[@Pam-bx2mm]

He’s one of my favorite entertainers. He’s a serious musician and a comedian.

[@MW53516]

Song was written by Pasek & Paul (La La Land, Dear Evan Hansen, Greatest Showman) and Shaiman & Whitman (Hairspray, Rogers the Musical, Sister Act)

[@Covetedcrafts]

Makes sense why it's catchy

[@RobertOfenloch]

Does anyone else get the impression that everyone's reactions are genuine and not directed? You can tell everyone has so much fun filming this series

[@1jencapo]

I think of all the phenomenal acting Steve Martin has ever done, this was by far the best over the top craziness. The whole series is so weird yet so oddly hilarious at the same time. Martin Short is actually at his funniest in this show as well, and I have always loved Selena Gomez she can be pretty funny but I started noticing a couple seasons in that her comedic responses started becoming more hilarious as well. She is learning their style and it’s so great (not saying she needed to learn anything , she is great.. but when you spend that much time working with people , their experience starts to rub off on you

[@alexanderelwood290]

I have a feeling this will be remembered as one of the great Steve Martin moments

[@michelep9152]

I just watched the episode on Friday and for the last 2 days I've been just randomly, out loud, singing the line "Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did it?" If I'm not singing, I'm humming it. Then I laugh. This song has literally put me in a good mood all weekend.

[@liveloveresell2886]

Absolute same😂

[@mariamcatee6594]

I love when he looks at Oliver that he got through that much in the beginning!

[@TylerMawhinney]

One of my favorite things about this is the people behind Steve Martin. Their faces and smiles makes it even better.

[@AveryBui1402]

i didn't expect this season to be a musical season but they made it very believable and smooth story-telling. i hate when people suddenly jump out of nowhere and sing like 75% the length of the show.

[@nahhhhhhhh271]

Yea and the twist that the musical was telling you the killer the entire time was really cool also

[@tammyf.7864]

Take THAT, Matthew Broderick!!! LOL!!! I'm serious, this song - and "Look for the Light" - better get nominated for Emmys! SO much fun to watch. (I gotta learn the words to this song!)

[@JulieHanisch]

I am on my near fiftieth time playing this video within a span of two weeks. This performance is sparkling and delightful with how adroit Steve Martin is with his tone, pitch, and characterization. What an absolute joy to have this performance recorded for all time. Love, love, love it!

[@grapbike]

I agree 1,000 percent! I can’t stop watching it. A true Broadway showstopper.

[@taydrabrookshire347]

Someone needs to start a comment diary like in the Angel Beats op video

[@85fermata]

I feel you, I just can't stop. it's soooo good!

[@tracybrooks5971]

He's just the very best!!! Absolutely terrific! oh yea.

[@BrynDonovanWriter]

1:01 when he nails the first verse and looks to Oliver in amazement! Haha. I think Jonathan's/Jason Veasey's reactions here are especially fun to watch!

[@PhantomSavage]

I love that everyone in this scene has every reason to be full of doubt about Charles performance. The producer and her son have ulterior motives and have zero faith in the play despite their involvement. Putnam and the other actors on stage have seen Charles bomb, badly, several times trying to rehearse this performance, and hasn't done well at all up until this moment. The writer in the audience has the lowest expectations of all, having witnessed Putnam's very long and very hard fall from grace over a number of failed productions and years of absence from the industry, she's expecting this to be a real stinker. When Charles actually nails it and the quality of the writing of the song actually shines through, it genuinely takes everyone in the theatre by surprise, even Putnam. Probably the best moment in the series.

[@IAMtheplumbob]

They NEED to make Death Rattle Dazzle an actual real-life musical. I'd buy tickets so fast

[@aryk2001]

Steve Martin did so good with this!!!!! ICONIC!

[@Lindastyle]

I heard they combined about 46 or 48 takes to achieve this. There was also a mix of live singing and lip-syncing. And the reaction of the people in the background was 100% genuine. 😊

[@justm88]

Can someone please make this Broadway show for real? So 🔥🔥I’ll go see it! ❤🌟

[@ifrahbaig1]

This is my favourite scene of the season 👍 So catchy! 😂❤

[@lynnmarie647]

A true talent. So rare. ❤

[@almostangelsfansub]

Please make Steve do the Emmys opening with this song. It's been stuck in my head for the past 2 weeks!

[@taydrabrookshire347]

Very dumb that he was snubbed this year

[@timrizzo3941]

A patter song to end all patter songs. I've been so delighted by the musical numbers- made it easily my favorite season thus far.

[@zachsingh1]

“So quick as a whip gotta pick which Pickwick triplet did it” 0:58 What a tongue twister that I am proud to say I have mastered lol.

[@AnaLucia-wy2ii]

I practice that line and others in the car every day. It’s sooo addictive. I also like “Could Paco’s passion prove apocalyptic.”

[@beetlejuiceblues12]

After all the fuss that surrounded Charles getting through this song, this flawless execution was genuinely one of the best moments in the season for me. Like 2:09 tag yourself I'm the girl on the side, absolutely relieved, floored, and wowed

[@mardga]

An incredible performance! I watch sitting at home on the sofa, but at the end I want to jump up and applaud with all my might!

[@mollydtt]

I want to yell “YES - that’s how you do it!” Every time.

[@johnrogers001]

Steve Martin should win an Emmy for this scene. And maybe a Tony.

[@angeandwords]

It so nice that Charles wanted so hard to find the killer and help Maybel and Oliver that despite his anxiety he just nailed the song!🎉 Also great so see the full version with the end here!

[@punishercastle5487]

First time I saw this I didn’t see right away but I absolutely love the reactions of the actors behind him 😂

[@ahuegretli2651]

Cant get of this song out of my head,this series has already become one of my favorites

[@jdsykes9125]

Im addicted to this song oh lord

[@caitlinmorgan8286]

Steve Martin earworm. I can't do his performance justice, but I'm singing this all the time!!! Please stage this hit!❤ Best song nomination for the win.

[@cj_goudie]

Steve Martin has always been utterly amazing but this performance had me grinning & singing for hours. Emmy for Mr Martin please & thank you! ❤

[@taydrabrookshire347]

I don’t get the appeal of that Jeremy Allen White dude (who just won) at all. Meanwhile Steve easily wins us over with how fantastic he is. I think he’s far more deserving of the awards.

[@jimmy_the_squid9456]

I love that the other actors on stage are genuinely enthralled and enraptured watching Steve Martin perform, genuinely one of our finest living performers

[@nextisland8402]

Almost everyone in that room expected him to fail/wanted him to fail. Seeing them slowly go from skeptics to impressed, to giving him a genuine standing ovation was so satisfying! 😊

[@lukacunningham342]

Agreed, even after what happened in episode four!

[@skyrixx887]

I love how at the start of the scene they are praying that he doesn't go to the "white room" again and then when he ends the song they are so happy to not be traumatised again

[@blobalienthing]

As a triplet and Steve Martin lover, I whole-heartedly am obsessed with this song.

[@googley2668]

2:30 this drop actually goes so hard

[@AnnanyaRana-d6m]

The arms flapping have me rolling on the floor

[@hengcheok4134]

I think these were genuine reactions from the other cast! ❤Steve Martin is a national treasure!

[@danihofprojects24]

Oh wow! I love that this showed a lot that we didn’t see in the actual episode!!

[@innerblissing]

When I first watched this scene I had no idea how often I would come back to rewatch it. Steve's performance is genius.

[@goranzivanovic8942]

Steve Martin's face at 1:02 after "So quick as a whip gotta pick which of Pickwick triplets did it" was not acting, he was truly proud of pulling off that line

[@sweetener_lover]

I still obsessed with this musical

[@bumper321]

I would pay some serious money to see this done on Broadway with this cast!! Who's with me??

[@Journey2Destinations]

I'm sure the reactions from everyone in that scene were genuine. At 78, he's as sharp as he's ever been!

[@_the_]

Wait, I genuienly expected him to be younger!

[@InAHollowTree]

I have loved this man all my life; Marty Short, too. 🥰

[@kmw4359]

“A diaper full of Criminal Intent” is a great line.

[@pastormfischer]

As I watch the actors behind SM, their smiles are so genuine, they are not acting. They seem the realuze they are watching a true master. I loved this season. Thank you

[@AveryBui1402]

detective Williams forgot she was working for a second! lol I love the cast

[@thearrowsoferos]

Also gotta love the sentiment conveyed by Martin Short with one quick glance that says how happy he is to see the intersection of the success of his play with the success of his dear friend.

[@josephf1555]

This was such a flawlessly fantastic performance! Put this straight onto the soundtrack album! It was perfect. Hurray for Steve Martin!!!

[@FactBuffet]

This song won an Emmy!

[@bedlampuhedron]

Not enough attention is being given to that moment when Charles knows that he's rocking it and looks to Oliver in almost astonishment

[@jadasmith7780]

The more I hear it, the more I can see it as an animation. Can you imagine triplets waddling around all looking inocent and then plotting behind the adults backs?

[@liltiger3]

Finished the season months ago and this song still stays in my head. It’s too good.

[@sarahandrade813]

I can’t stop singing this song

[@AnaLucia-wy2ii]

I can’t either!! 😂😂