Steve Martin & Martin Short Wrote Eulogies For Each Other | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend

(Recording date: 05/17/23) Conan asks Steve Martin and Martin Short about their “Saturday Night Live” monologue that took three years to perfect.
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[@cinemacola6398]

Steve Martin and Martin Short are living comedy legends.

[@sunshine3914]

And Conan

[@joseville]

Steve Martin Short for short

[@WorldsUnhealthiestFitPerson]

They're alive?!?!?!?

[@dannydevito5729]

@@WorldsUnhealthiestFitPersonyes, and they actually have a really good show on Hulu called Only Murders in the Building that is in its third season

[@22tango79]

Richie, I’ve been telling you this for years, now you finally post your agreement in a public forum, without crediting my original 2019 insight into the geniusicitudes of this dynamic duo. You’ve come a long way baby.

[@careybryant7]

“I can’t believe you didn’t recognize my voice.”😂

[@RJHart1214]

The chemistry between Steve and Marty is great. The "warmth/heat" of Martin's persona against the "coldness/coolness" of Steve's. I love the way they break Conan up as well. Three old masters. (Okay, two fairly old masters and a not-so-old master. What a treat.

[@CensorshipIsAMuhDuhFuhKuh]

I agree on the chemistry and they are the greatest. Disagree on Steve being the cold one. I think it's the reverse. Marty is the cold one. Of course, I mean that like you do. Not cold in a bad way, they are the best, both of them.

[@Tonyhouse1168]

Don’t call Marty “not so old”!!!!!

[@RJHart1214]

@@CensorshipIsAMuhDuhFuhKuhI think that's interesting. I also appreciate that while you may disagree with me a little you didn't call me a moron or something similar, which is pretty unusual on the internet! Thanks.

[@RJHart1214]

@@Tonyhouse1168 Heh heh heh!

[@TheKeebster1]

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[@collieee2957]

Caller ID joke in the beginning😂, I love this podcast

[@byronic-heroine]

2:12 Old married couple vibes lol "Let me tell the story, Helen!" "No, you always get the date wrong!"

[@listeningtojets]

These 3 people are absolute treasures. Some of the funniest people EVER

[@Prederick]

Like, I know it's because they've obsessively perfected their craft for DECADES, but God they're just so effortlessly funny.

[@CensorshipIsAMuhDuhFuhKuh]

It's easy to be funny with a target like Conan. 😂, I kid. I love Conan.

[@Ishai1]

they've been great and "effortlessly" funny for decades. Maybe it's easier for them now, but I remember Steve killing on Carson and it felt the same

[@paritosh558]

"...I realize that humour to your editors is like a cross to a vampire." 😂😂

[@danieljohn9257]

Somebody needs to tell Steve and Marty that they need to stop worrying about telling “elderly jokes” and old stories…that is exactly what we want!

[@SJReid82]

Easily my favorite episode so far. As a kid, both Steve Martin and Marty Short so informed my sense of humor. Planes, Trains and Automobiles still rates in my top 5 holiday movies (thanks in no small part to the legendary John Candy of course). And naturally, being Canadian and from a certain generation, SCTV was a regular feature on my parents' TV screen in the 80s.

[@naomiarram5187]

Don't touch that dial!!❤️🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦

[@mjproebstle]

Yes! This has been wonderful to watch unfold. Such a great opportunity to see these three collaborate in this way, really each at their comedic best!

[@jodiewilcox6772]

"Those aren't pillows!" 😅 I, too, am from a certain generation. Growing up with SCTV and early SNL really established a sound comedy base. It's hard for others to match those classics!

[@googleyeyed5814]

@@jodiewilcox6772 “Why did you just kiss me?”

[@micahrowe]

I grew up on these 2 guys comedy. Three Amigos still holds up to this day for genius storytelling and writing. Pure Luck is awesome too.

[@Tonyhouse1168]

Would you say I had a ‘plethora’ of piñatas?

[@tiffanykane692]

“You don’t wanna die with a sissy gun, you wanna die with a man’s gun.”

[@AlejandroJonahRamirez]

Steve Short and Martin Martin are my favorite

[@yourqueen1111]

"narcissism is just within your thing" I can't 😭 😂

[@mjproebstle]

These three comedians, probably more than most, have the gift, or curse, of always being “on”, but each in their own way. Conan is the most “on” of anyone, his comedic focus and acumen are second to none, always have been. Martin would be next, but in a much more vaudevillian demeanor and framework. Steve is as observant as he is witty, looking for and studying every opportunity to break in at the best possible moment. His comedic timing has always been spot on, completely relevant and razor sharp.

[@jpplaysdrums84]

I’d give everything I own just to sit and listen to these three talk and tell stories

[@ratpatooti5080]

It had never crossed my mind that Martin Short might be reading these comments. With that in mind, I'll take this opportunity to say: Marty, if you're reading this, please call my mother back. It's been long enough.

[@happiness8535]

I wish John Candy was there. I think he and Conan would really hit it off.

[@navbuoy]

He was one of Conan's earliest inspirations because Conan gave him a tour when John visited his university and you are 100% correct they hit it off!

[@altairstare7190]

Always enjoy these two. Their humor is timeless😭

[@RyanB240z]

They are the best 😂❤

[@Crazyreseller]

It truly amazes me how much thought and planning goes into great comedy. The art of comedy is so cerebral that lead me to believe that comics are often the smartest and most perceptive people in any room.

[@sunshine3914]

Three of my favorite peeps! Steve is a comic genius! They all are, really.

[@pisethmok1111]

It's always fun to watch Martin grill Conan..

[@TheTb11111111]

Which Martin

[@walshnormandy1605]

fk. this hits me hard. because I realize as a 52yo male that I know these brilliant guys, and saw them at their peak, and they're not gonna be around forever, and that THEY are a direct link to a generation *before* them! love them so much, and sad that they'll vanish

[@averbalin]

Steve Martin and Martin Short will never truly vanish. They will leave behind a legacy of laughs that will inspire and bring joy for generations to come. Not a bad way to go if you ask me.

[@Lia-rr7vr]

I love these three. You guys should recreate "The Three Amigos" with Conan. 🥰🥰🥰

[@iralia333]

Growing old doesnt mean growing up. So glad to be alive at the same time as Steve and Marty.

[@Pete_Finch]

"I can't believe you didn't recognize my voice" killed me as hard as it killed Conan

[@Tommyr]

2 absolute LEGENDS! Love those 2 guys!

[@keen7981]

Maybe this says something about my own mental health, but they just strike me as friends having fun. The things my closest friend and I say to each absolutely mortify anyone who over hears us, but we're just goofing around. It all comes from a place of love.

[@tiffanykane692]

The bestest non-married, married couple. ❤

[@9xqspx6]

Listening to people with such sense of humor restores the hope for humanity in me.

[@elliotbryant3459]

4:58 All three of these guys are so sharp, they never miss a beat!

[@michaelparks6120]

The Two Amigos!

[@jimh7345]

Love all 3 of these gentlemen!!

[@johnoberto2659]

Love these guys and Coco

[@greenrobot5]

Imagine if they did a Three Amigos plus Conan sequel

[@THEJoeDub22]

What an absolutely LEGENDARY duo!

[@kathysquared]

They are two of the funniest guys on the planet. They never fail to make me laugh. Thanks for sharing this great interview.

[@Whatarewetalkingabouthere]

I’m just going to paste this on every post until they upload THE FULL VIDEO PODCAST! WE ALL WANT IT!

[@ycabonifacio2441]

HAHAHHA m binge watching all steve and martin videos and this one is recent! yay

[@glowaves]

Hope these snippets go on forever….

[@tommim4353]

this is just pure GOLD

[@obroni]

"Dialogue", surely!

[@sabrinarene6909]

“I’m surprised you didn’t recognize my voice”. Steve is so quick! Genius!

[@lauriestone9373]

Three of the quickest wits in comedy.🤣

[@GPS379]

3 legends 🎉

[@viviennepastor3188]

Lots of comedians are not very funny in private life but I think Marty Short would still be hilarious.

[@sarcasmo57]

More of these guys

[@StueyTheWiz]

The holy trinity of comedy right here

[@calpal9983]

Best episode ever.

[@tayloreh]

The greats always have minds like steel traps for anecdotes and memories.

[@BleedBNG]

These 3 on podcast is HILARIOUS!

[@tinamorgan1504]

I love all three of you guys!!! 😂🥰 Referring to your chat about people who see no humor and/or find it offensive.... I was in a "life skills therapy" program with other women years ago. When we would have the large group sessions a different woman would be the speaker. I Missed one session. At the next one, I finally got the nerve to talk and share. I guess I made a joke about myself and 40 women got all in an uproar yelling and preaching at me. I looked around like WTH !!?! Laughing.. The session I missed had been about "there's no such thing as a joke" etc.. OMG! Really!?! So that made me laugh even more😂. .. offended 40 people all at once.. b4 walking out i said I guess My job here is done... I'll send in Tony Tickler Laughing at myself and finding humor and being lighthearted is what's gotten me through life You guys are awesome! Thank you!!!

[@philphilby7777]

Greatest comics : I love these guys thanks Conan the more Marty and Steve the better

[@starchild2358]

Love this LEGONDARY comedy duo.❤❤❤

[@irisramirez8879]

Martin Short is my absolute favorite :( i'd die happy if i got to meet him!! so jealous! haha

[@gaelgarciabarchive]

we need another ep with them rn (or a special series)

[@carolsmith2442]

This was the best episode. Oh my pearls 😝

[@RBCjr1]

Just to be a fly on the wall while these guys are spit balling ideas would be such an honor, OK I think I could die happy now.

[@michaelsullivan1262]

The hours of delight Steve gave me and friends and albums when we were kids. Always seemed like a great bloke! 🖖🏼

[@francisjhonvicedo4796]

my favorite celebs that i wish could be a guest on the podcast. craig ferguson dave chappelle bobby lee andrew santino

[@josephgabriel3609]

Hilarious!!😂

[@alecjones4676]

Lol the image of Steve Martin prank calling the Howard Stern show just to mess with Conan is amazing

[@lachauntiswashington231]

very good👍👍

[@HordurSmariJohannesson]

Mercy

[@wickedeye00]

Watched The Jerk on Netflix after so many years and realized that Steve Martin spent all of his money on a time machine. His voice, mannerisms, and his look has literally not changed at the normal human being rate... And yes, goes for Marty too!

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks, Conan! Thanks, Steve! Thanks, Martin! 🎙 #TeamCoco #ConanOBrien #ConanOBrienNeedsAFriend #SteveMartin #MartinShort

[@83gemm]

As I’ve gotten older I have come to realize that there really are some people who do not understand what a joke is. Especially with sarcasm. I’ve heard people say, “That’s awful! You shouldn’t say that!” And I’m like, “Yeah… that’s the joke. It’s obviously not true.” And they just STARE. They aren’t being mean or anything, they truly do not get it.

[@MusicOverMyHead]

I like them both much more now than back in the day

[@kibbylollabee1259]

See? You are wiser than you were Back in the day.

[@betsyduane3461]

My mother took away my Steve Martin "Wild and Crazy Guy" album that I had asked for it for Christmas in 1979 when I was 11. My parents had no idea what it was, but I wanted it because I was sneak watching SNL on our old gigantic b&w TV in my bed. My mother heard some of the jokes, which would be nothing now and she was shocked and took it. I found it and took it back and she never knew.

[@WilliamSmith-hf8um]

Can they get some nice comfortable chairs in there? You've got Conan O'Brien interviewing living legends, get some nice comfortable chairs for heavens sake! It looks like my old office cubicle when I was just starting out lmao

[@stingrey1571]

Every time I see these two. I don’t think about their longevity or their undeniable chemistry. I think about Chevy chase. Despite the three of them being SNL legends individually. They all met for the first time on the movie “Three amigos”. Now almost 40 years later, Martin and short are inseparable friends…and then there’s Chevy.

[@FlappyCoton]

Sending us an SMS is always great. Steve Martin Short.

[@MarkKanaster-ev6pq]

These are the geniuses of our generation 😊

[@rh8215]

Where can the full interview be viewed?

[@generaljellyroll8737]

I can imagine a graphic that come up on the screen to notify viewers that a joke is taking place.

[@ericmclain8410]

I would love for Steve Martin to play my dad's banjo. I think that would be a be all end all

[@user-xm3ll3pz5r]

Please make a show out of this trio.

[@BaltimoreShipspotting]

There's a sketch from the 70s or 80s I think on SNL where Steve Martin was doing a tour of comedians at an old folks home but I can't find it now and I wonder if I imagined the whole thing, but I remember thinking it was hilarious.

[@unsolicited.opinion]

3 national treasures

[@gojirajenkins8528]

Yo Conan show us your worm !

[@lynnturman8157]

Ladies & gentlemen: Steve (and) Martin, Martin (and) Short

[@marks.3303]

I remember reading a KZbin comment more or less the same as "Conan could take him apart" and for all I know it's the same comment. So that person, for their churlish, humourless comment, they got themselves nicely burnt by Steve Martin himself, and not in a friendly way.

[@HjorturBjarni]

They should re-do "Grumpy Old Men" with Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau

[@ponzee22]

I can't believe you didn't recognise my voice😂

[@PaulZArts]

Steve martin and martin short could do a n Odd Couple remake.

[@jjgreen5206]

My father and several other people think you look like Karsten Warholm, the amazing 400m hurdles champion. You gotta have him on!! He’s a Lilly white, Irish man dominating a event in which black men are the sole winners. Karsten runs for Norway and holds the world record

[@Jiddy12345]

The bit where Conan walks out of the interview with Jiminy Glick because he's on the phone

[@triple_alpha]

😂

[@radiac6818]

"Why doesn't Conan, the larger friend, simply EAT Martin Short?" -The King of Omicron Persei VIII

[@lostcauselancer333]

Lol. I actually thought they were genuinely being mean to each other the first time I saw them.

[@LexingtonB09]

🤦🏻‍♀️ 😒

[@kevinsantosh2408]

Damm Steve Martin is 78

[@Genesis-ef1jt]

He's been 78 for the past 40 yrs, he literally looks the same which is mind boggling

[@linaskranauskas]

They are so great but what's stopping Martin Short from changing his last name to Steve?

[@tranquilitybase7860]

Steve Martin Short

[@CensorshipIsAMuhDuhFuhKuh]

Hmm, a fight? Conan's got height, but Martin Short's got zero boundries. I think he'd take Conan by punching him in the sac, then while Conan was hunched over in pain, Martin would finish with walking up to him, his crotch right next to Conan's face, and give the 3 Amigos salute. But Conan would laugh and ask for more and then sic Sona on him. And that....that Martin wouldn't survive. No one could.

[@PiPs__8]

Redbar is watching

[@mediocreman2]

Conan watched thousands of monologues? Wait, how old is Conan?! 😅

[@ep4169]

Insult comics go way back and are a fine part of the American comic tradition, Don Rickles being perhaps the most famous of them. So I GET that it's a joke. But I also wonder sometimes about the human psychology that causes us to find that funny, and I have sometimes been in environments where it was carried too far. So yes, we should all lighten up about it, but also recognize that sometimes we can cut too close to the bone.

[@LexingtonB09]

You must be fun at parties

[@aarondettmer5416]

So weird they did so well

[@loginregional]

Cross to a vampire

[@Whatarewetalkingabouthere]

Steve Martin hasn’t aged since he was 40 lol