Steve Martin & Edie Brickell Talk 'Bright Star'

Steve Martin and Edie Brickell's new musical "Bright Star" is based on the true story of a baby thrown from a train. And it appears to be really, really charming and life-affirming.
"Subscribe To ""The Late Show"" Channel HERE: bit.ly/ColbertY...
For more content from ""The Late Show with Stephen Colbert"", click HERE: bit.ly/1AKISnR
Watch full episodes of ""The Late Show"" HERE: bit.ly/1Puei40
Download the Colbert App HERE: apple.co/1Qqgwk4
Like ""The Late Show"" on Facebook HERE: on. 1df139Y
Follow ""The Late Show"" on Twitter HERE: bit.ly/1dMzZzG
Follow ""The Late Show"" on Google+ HERE: bit.ly/1JlGgzw
Watch The Late Show with Stephen Colbert weeknights at 11:35 PM ET/10:35 PM CT. Only on CBS.
Get the CBS app for iPhone & iPad! Click HERE: bit.ly/12rLxge
Get new episodes of shows you love across devices the next day, stream live TV, and watch full seasons of CBS fan favorites anytime, anywhere with CBS All Access. Try it free! bit.ly/1OQA29B
---
Stephen Colbert took over as host of The Late Show on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015. Colbert is best known for his work as a television host, writer, actor, and producer, and best known for his charity work teaching English as a second language on Tunisian date farms. Prior to joining the CBS family -- and being officially adopted by network president Les Moonves -- Colbert helmed “The Colbert Report,” which aired nearly 1,500 episodes and required Stephen to wear nearly 1,500 different neckties. The program received two Peabody Awards, two Grammy Awards, and several unwelcome shoulder massages. It won two Emmys for Outstanding Variety Series in 2013 and 2014, both of which appear to have been lost in the move. Colbert is pronounced koʊlˈbɛər, according to Wikipedia. His understudy is William Cavanaugh, who will be hosting The Late Show approximately one third of the time. Good luck, Bill!"

[@AliAbbasi87]

she seems so shy and modest what a fucking breath of fresh air

[@liz1060]

+Ali Abbasi I bet Paul Simon didn't feel that way when she was trying to kill him -- lol.

[@suzawilo]

+liz1060 Well he's Paul Simon so who wouldn't want to😁

[@liz1060]

+suzawilo He probably is a snarky little brat to live with :)

[@liz1060]

+MetrazolElectricity Uh ... pardon me -- That's highly debatable and completely irrelevant but what's not is that you never were and never will be the success that Martin has been.

[@liz1060]

+MetrazolElectricity The point is you aren't funny now, never were, never will be, but you have some snark to spit about a guy who went as far as he could go with funny? Are you listed as #6 in Comedy Central's top 100 stand up comedians? Did you write for Laugh In? How many times were you on Carson? Do you have a lifetime award from the Academy? When are you going to be on Colbert's show? Martin hasn't done stand up for 15 years. He started a new career in music where he's considered a master at banjo and bluegrass, having won several Grammys -- best instrumental performance '02, best bluegrass album '09, best American roots song '13, He established an award for excellence in the craft and gives away $500,000 dollars to the winner. Why is he on TV now? He's got a musical he wrote, produced and directed opening on Broadway this year. So ... you be sure to let us know which video you'll be commenting on next. We sure don't want to miss it.

[@schtuff.8207]

And not a single mention that she's the wife of Paul Simon. I love seeing Edie be seen as her own thing.

[@mattbybee5354]

But he's so old....

[@raynemichelle2996]

@@mattbybee5354 what's wrong with old? I dig an older man. Maybe not Paul Simon, but older men are attractive.

[@candelise]

​​@@mattbybee5354Yes, and they have been married for so long! How does that work?😮

[@mattbybee5354]

@@candelise cash money

[@candelise]

@@mattbybee5354 And children?

[@jayspades9394]

Steve Martin doesn't seem to age.

[@jazzingirl]

He has always looked like an old man

[@williamcortelyou4524]

+My Videos Its not really his skin. He steals the stuff. From people.

[@williamcortelyou4524]

+My Videos Its not really his skin. He steals the stuff. From people.

[@seantripp6028]

+Jay Spades I know right... He looks like he's been 50 for over 50 years.

[@timothygraham4304]

The Curious Case Of Steve Martin: A man born old but stays old!

[@Rollins-ek3li]

Oh Edie, your such a kind soul. My goodness! Your voice is angelic !

[@vincentmckiernan4975]

Steve, you are SO different than the rest of Hollywood. Thank you.

[@Tull1996]

I've always liked Edie....ever since New Bohemians released Shooting Rubber Bands at the Stars.....got to see them live on the Ghost of a Dog tour......a great show.....and I've always kept my eye out for any material she's done since...

[@muskylemon2310]

God...Steve Martin. Just a classic genius. Its effortless to him.

[@delaware137]

Steve Martin is a super-intellect with a sense of humor.

[@Danny4SoccerOhio]

This is why Steve Martin is the man .

[@JoeFinsternis]

Damn, is Steve Martin a vampire? He still looks just like The Jerk.

[@neaplepinchy4538]

What the fuck is that on your profile picture?

[@JoeFinsternis]

Damn, you got me. I'm actually a serial killer in the future.

[@matthewstetson711]

+Joe Finsternis He's been found out. He may have to come to you in the middle of the night.

[@Courtpie443]

Edie has one of the best smiles I've ever seen love her and that smoky, expressive voice of hers!

[@gayathrivasu7034]

He could just sit there, not say anything and he still wouldn't be boring.

[@Wolfsbane909]

+Gayathri Vasu he could be taking a nap and still be exicitng!

[@shieh.4743]

Agreed. He's awesome.

[@timermanbarkley3041]

Hot hippie girl

[@moniersmelatyar]

I love Steve man he's dope

[@debrabrabenec3731]

Bravo Edie and Steve!! (I'm old enough that it is weird to say that the other way around!) It is a fabulous musical!! We saw a wonderful production last August at Timberlake Playhouse in Illinois. Go see it if you can!!!

[@mattforce7]

Omg Steve looked so hurt when he felt cut off aw

[@ParvezMeherhomji]

I loved this interview... so much, that I watched it twice! :) We need more like this.. good watch.

[@Ishidalover]

I lost it at "You talk..let me just say something."

[@arthurtrauer5684]

It’s nice to see Edie again. She seems very sweet. I hope she does well with The Steep Canyon Rangers.

[@ilaydaeve]

bright star is actually an amazing show, i love it so muchh

[@Blurjum2.0]

So true - it is a wonderful show.

[@debrabrabenec3731]

Yep! We loved it!

[@SirForwyn]

she looks like a little girl who talked to her crush for the first time, so cute.

[@JB-zc8yf]

Steve you bloody legend

[@ndgv2]

Sarah Jane rhymes with train. heh. This lady is alright.

[@labarians1814]

It was a lovely production with great music and Carmen Cusack absolutely killed it.

[@iglooo102videos]

Steve Martin is funny and will be always funny....

[@Sc4r4byte]

i am far too invested in this musical for my own good when i'm never going to see it.

[@SpiderLlama]

+Sc4r4byte #poortheatrenerdlife

[@kathleenw6984]

Me too! I didn't realize how much I wanted to see it until it closed! :'(

[@Codyb22_]

Well maybe a local theater is doing it (I saw it at Jonesboro high school)

[@debrabrabenec3731]

We saw it last summer at Timberlake Theater, out in the country northwest of Chicago. It was fabulous! Some regional theaters are doing it. Spread the word and maybe there will be a production near you sometime!

[@kevinmcconnell3641]

I was born a poor black child, one of the great movie opening lines of all time!!

[@garbism]

Steve had grey hair when he was born so he never seems to age :))

[@williamcortelyou4524]

Steve Martin is a monster. He skins people alive and then turns said skin into furniture. It happened to me. Twice.

[@craiglachman1379]

OMG! I thought I was the only one.

[@JazzKeyboardist1]

+William Cortelyou .... Choke Ed Gein in the shallow water before I get too deep? I know Hitchcock knows what I mean

[@williamcortelyou4524]

JazzKeyboardist1 loool

[@taydrabrookshire347]

I wish I could give 100 likes at once to this comment.

[@JazzKeyboardist1]

Taydra Anna • .. Steve Martin is picking out a thermos for you.. His Bright Star Broadway Play is Ed Gein Approved.. Paul Simon says don't touch my wife coo coo cachou.. Steve's Ex-wife wants to pick out a rear end thermometer too. Mrs Robinson says most people go what the hey

[@annerchisline9641]

Fun, interesting interview. Thanks!

[@genon70]

Did this interview seem awkward to anyone else?

[@DrJones20]

+Gen Wilk Why? Because Steve got mad at Colbert?

[@francisbtube]

Yes because Colbert is a terrible Host. He's no David Letterman. IMHO!

[@ultrakool]

they are the best steve and edie since steve and edie

[@debrabrabenec3731]

I think they are better!!

[@katraylor]

I get the impression that Steve Martin is a little bewildered by the modern world. I guess at 70 he's allowed to be. As others have said, he seems the same age now as he did when I was a kid.

[@imaidan1215]

GASP! its treetrunks!

[@SpiderLlama]

+Aidan O'Farrell I just had to IMDB her to see if she actually was Treetrunks because she sounds so much like her. @_@

[@ShadyShadok]

+Dizzy haha :D

[@bg147]

He has aged well. I usually look at the person's hands for the truth and he has younger looking hands. Ok, this is getting weird.

[@reprovoa2408]

He avoids the sun.

[@kingjb554]

My school is trying to get Steve Martin to come to our production of the show, I'm playing Jimmy Ray

[@kidheat9150]

I’m playing daddy cane. If he showed up that would be awesome

[@kingjb554]

@@kidheat9150 due to covid it was sadly canceled, but we did just finish recording for our new show, Tuck Everlasting

[@kidheat9150]

@@kingjb554 yeah I’m suprised mine didn’t get canceled we had the first showing tonight and I had to sing she’s gone from this musical in front of like 80 people. It was scary and I have to do it again tomorrow in front of more people

[@kingjb554]

@@kidheat9150 oh well good luck tomorrow! I'm sure you'll do great

[@dk237]

Edie is so beautiful!

[@michaelmagnus3590]

I farted in the Apple store one time and everyone got mad. It's not my fault that they dont have Windows.

[@PlayTubeDaddy]

Awesome

[@bakeumawaytoys3453]

When Arnold Schwarzenegger was asked if he had upgraded to the newest version of Windows, he answered NO. When asked why, he said ISTILLOVEVISTA, BABY.

[@JazzKeyboardist1]

+Samuel Rotruck ........Arnold will be back to the apple store to get the supreme's Love child

[@theblahaidentity5606]

+Jean Michel god bless you

[@ronaldknoebel3247]

I have loved her since my eyes discovered her. I could not stand her biggest hit.... "What I am " Shallow Water " Oh No !! But she is so freaking beautiful and so talented now that she is mature. Now that I discovered her.

[@anonperson5104]

steves voice sounds just like letterman

[@SenorPescadorJohnson]

cool positive story, from one of my fav songs "Pretty Little One" performers kudos

[@Narutoloco66]

Briefcase rose a meter and fell aside Somebody else picked it up and bravely cried You're a bright star, you're a bright star How many times does a baby fall? How many people throw babies overboard?

[@steveconn]

"I'm not aware too many things/it looks like I'm peeing while I sing" (Edie Brickell parody, circa 1990).

[@chrishorton615]

oooh yeah!

[@deadpoolgiveshugs7092]

I love this guy because of Cheaper by the Dozen

[@kidheat9150]

I’m doing bright star for my school currently and I play daddy cane

[@JonsDDVlog]

Paul Simon is a very lucky guy.

[@rubiks6]

Don't you think songwriters don't do their homework. The story behind the development of "Bright Star" is quite elaborate. This is why Edie Brickell and Steve Martin are real songwriters and you and I are just amateurs.

[@ricardo_herbig]

Aqui no Brasil tem o Gentille o Celso Portiole do SBT Tem a Ana Maria Braga da Rede Globo e o Sergio Grossiman Altas Horas. Em radio difusão te varios entrvistadores como a Tania Morales CBN Existe tambem na Band Na Record e na rede Itatiaia. Já assisti algumas entrevistas da Opra com a garota Pat Bonne! Entrevistas são na maioria das vezes divertidas! Lembro uma da Lady Di e do Principe Charles na Australia que ela qualquer coisa sobre o Coala.

[@lynnturman8157]

Nothing against Steve Martin. He's a comedy legend. Just seems weird that that's who Edie Brickell is choosing to write songs with. Does she know she's married to Paul Simon?

[@JavaScriptJolt]

I ship Steve Martin & Eddie Breckell ❤️

[@randzopyr1038]

Something going on between those two? Look at how she looks at him, definitely a little more than professional admiration.

[@charkemal]

I've thought the same watching them during performances. There's some heat in here stares.

[@JavaScriptJolt]

Would anyone like to see her with Steve instead!?! 🙋‍♀️

[@rootchakar]

❤

[@sammysouth8372]

My Gawd! Edie doesn’t look anything like when she was singing I am what I am.

[@Pipiopy]

they look so hippie

[@filipinowhiteboy]

I wondered what steve has been up to. I haven't seen him in years.

[@goof260]

" am I boring you? "

[@SplashAttackTCG]

I want a... DAMBURGER... Please.

[@technowey]

People hate comedy? EXCUSE MEEEEE! ;)

[@victoriachism3166]

My Nana and one of my sisters are named Sara Jane. This isn't about them.

[@hardrocker498]

Steve Martin and Harrison Ford could be brothers

[@danjohnston9037]

OK, weird geeky question here. That band Steve Martin mentions: "The Steve Canyon Rangers", is the name inspired by that old syndicated comic strip Steve Canyon ???

[@muppetsstoogesfan1]

+Dan Johnston I think you misheard it's Steep Canyon Rangers not Steve

[@danjohnston9037]

+muppetsstoogesfan1 AH, OK, Thank You

[@Lunatic5306]

I loved steve martin in the naked gun!

[@whalesong999]

Steve Martin's voice and speaking here sounds a lot like David Letterman to me.

[@spencespace7763]

Steve just say you were installing the Windows 95 disk...

[@benwright6330]

..but isn't little paul jellous?

[@kcmn0089]

Stephen's so sick

[@taydrabrookshire347]

Apparently Edie went AWOL after the musical closed.

[@rbl4641]

Edie...Paul simon stole you from us...

[@sybaritesphynx8057]

LET THE WOMAN SPEAK, STEVE!!!! Jeez

[@ZechsMerquise73]

Edie Brickell was my first crush. Thanks, Edie Brickell, for introducing me to the mind numbing spiral and struggle that is sexuality.

[@Muadexperience]

She likes Colbert

[@aethersaurusrex]

Their energies match up well. Steven's is a little sluggish (Johnny Carson callback)

[@Chris-tb8mj]

Gods

[@MagiCaleb]

Steve Martin hitting a little above par with the jokes, but I am sure he's better in the play.

[@kathleenw6984]

Steve and Edie totally spoiled the story by talking about what inspired it...oh well.

[@noenken]

So, google wrote that song, basically.

[@jumbeaux1]

Stephen do look bored with some guests. He needs to improve and not rush.

[@bboooobbyy]

+jumbeaux1 Agree 100% He was particularly bad in this one... and to think how good it could have been if he had just riffed/joked with Steve instead of trying to get in all the canned questions and plugs.

[@sownpeace]

Aww, wow, who knew. This was good. Well, Steve Martin and Edie; I could have done without the host.

[@SheWhoWalksSilently]

Steve Martin is supposed to have an IQ of 160

[@kkinder828]

Really? Damn

[@taydrabrookshire347]

He said he’s never taken a IQ test to prove such. I’hope he considers it and shares the results with us once he does.

[@bigmaninthepants]

steve martin is 70 wtf

[@andybearchan]

quick someone TM Dinnr

[@bradjames6748]

Steve and edie? Lol

[@sunflower-oo1ff]

I am not waiting for the joke to come up ...people are actually listening to the music dear Stephen...how come you have that show is beyond me ;( love Steve as a Musician !!

[@watchdup7023]

Boring interview.....

[@benrichards399]

when is Steve going to make another decent movie?

[@TheJayant98]

Hope they make a good Pink Panther sequel

[@AperturePowered]

+Jayant Belgaumkar He said decent

[@suzawilo]

What you mean another?

[@taydrabrookshire347]

He's in an Ang Lee (Life of Pi, Wedding Banquet) picture coming in November.

[@daveg2199]

Great couple of performers interviewed by a nutjob.

[@MrHorse455]

sad .. so sad

[@stoicite7]

+budd sumner Are you OK? Did something bad happen?

[@margaritam.9118]

I wanted to join cheering you up, but liked the comment above instead. I think Internet ate my soul :c

[@starr0401]

"Why so glum, sugar plum?"

[@AperturePowered]

+budd sumner fuck yourself

[@margaritam.9118]

Evan Thomas Is that an insult or an advice?

[@ConnerRyanful]

steve martin got really butt hurt

[@bboooobbyy]

+metaFOUR Did you watch the interview? Colbert stuck to the script and made sure to get in all the obligatory plugs, instead of reciprocating Martin's attempts to engage in an actual conversation. I cringed when Colbert segued into a plug for their new album right in the middle of Steve Martin telling a story. "Was I boring?" I gotta admit I felt bad for Steve Martin at that moment.... The interview was awkward, to say the least.

[@junk5354]

WHo cares, Bright Star is doomed to flop!

[@Edeinawc]

+Junk Care to elaborate?

[@junk5354]

Edeinawc no, you'll see, flop flop flop

[@wesleyharmon2807]

So it might have flopped in New York, some of the best shows started their lifetime as a flop, I saw the national tour in Charlotte and I have never experienced a show where the audience was that attached. With every twist in this story you heard the audience gasp, cheer, etc... I don't know your history with the show, but you sound like you are refusing to give it a chance.

[@artchic528]

@@wesleyharmon2807 I, too, saw the National Tour in Charlotte and this musical was one of the best I've ever seen. In fact, it's my favorite! So many twists and turns like you said. I couldn't help but gasp and cheer when the final plot twist was revealed. Such an amazing musical. Shame it was overshadowed by such big names like Hamilton.

[@user-hy3di3eh9g]

伊蒂，总是那么阳光☀️❤

[@mavryktell524]

boring

[@taydrabrookshire347]

Pretty much. For a comedy powerhouse like Mr. Martin.

[@kathleendufault7071]

She's shy and modest because she's a lousy singer.

[@WearyCowboy]

No, she's an awesome singer.

[@t-hyle]

lol saw bright star in DC and it was so fucking bad. Like the acting and music and tech shit was great but the story was absolutely trite and total shit

[@aLittlePal]

you know how competitive Steve is.