The Best Of Martin Short | Letterman

Dave and Paul look back at Martin's hilarious songs, fake compliments and more.
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[@charlesritt5088]

When is Martin Short going to be presented with the Mark Twain prize for comedy ?

[@HankAaronJoseph19]

Mark Twain should get the Martin Short prize for comedy

[@ChrisCrawfordAuthor]

Darn you, I saw this and immediately had to check if he'd died. You need to change the title to "The Best of Martin Short Who is not Dead Yet"

[@yaboinoname]

letterman scaring the folks

[@MTVCOPS]

That’s why it says The Best of. That doesn’t mean someone died.

[@GrahamG23]

Personally would have preferred "Remembering Martin Short"

[@goatcheese4me]

Same! Despite the slightly different vernacular, I had to check.

[@sunshinegirl1655]

😂

[@auteur]

One of the greatest talk show guests of all time.

[@outofabook]

Very different styles of humor, but for me Martin Short and Norm Macdonald are the two best talk show guests of all time.

[@SusanKay-]

​@@outofabookYeah I miss old Norm. He's still being wry and dry in reruns on UTube.

[@curbozerboomer1773]

Martin Short--pound for pound-the greatest overall entertainer since Sammy Davis Jr. People like Martin only show up like once in a generation.

[@mr.blackhawk142]

Get a......LIFE.

[@Rob_Kates]

He seems like a mighty fine fellow, I must say.

[@sda2911]

He’s no Pat Sajak, though!

[@deandemarest4438]

I see what you did there.

[@auralepiphanies4055]

Somebody give this guy an award, he's my favorite!

[@crashburn3292]

Everyone should be able to enjoy life as much as Martin Short appears to on talk shows.

[@Jezza819]

Martin Short is just pure dynamite anytime he's on. I always loved his appearances with Dave. His Katharine Hepburn impression is so funny.

[@Archerjr1]

An entire years worth of entertainment in 24 minutes, 19 seconds. Where else but here!

[@CatJabZ]

One of the crown jewels of comedy!

[@rockturtleneck]

If I had to pick the single best Letterman guest of all time, it would have to be the fabulous Mr. Short.

[@Grateful2Exist]

For me Norm MacDonald is definitely up there as well.

[@cjthrill]

So funny! Martin Short is an international treasure!

[@muddyotterspottery569]

Martin Short is the consummate entertainer. As a fellow Canadian, I’m so proud of him.

[@4ourty5ive]

When you've got so much to do but you just stop and watch this banger of a compilation straight through... Thank you for this - it's not even my birthday.

[@antihero5203]

As Martin says, “Thanks for Remembering!”

[@kstepko]

I love that Martin and Paul started out together doing Godspell in Toronto and kept on doing musical bits together each time Martin was on The Late Show or Late Night.

[@Zman71389]

Ms. Catherine O’ Hara, Ms. Gilda Radner, Mr. Eugene Levy, Mr. Victor Garber, Mr. Dave Thomas joined Mr. Martin Short and Mr. Paul Shaffer. Mr. Short describes it at length in his memoirs. A highly recommended read. 😊

[@jons2614]

@@Zman71389 - Agreed. I've read it and it's a wonderful memoir.

[@Rob_Kates]

There is a documentary in the works about that show. Both Paul and Martin talk about Godspell in their autobiographies. Both books are excellent.

[@AliasJimWirth]

Martin Short. What a unique and special talent. He raised the bar. A comedic treasure. Thanks for this video.

[@keithpl5438]

PLEASE, PLEASE do a SUPER-EDIT where we get ALL the songs in full!!!

[@DelightLovesMovies]

I love Martin Short whenever I see him. He always makes me smile.

[@sandynicholson5097]

I love Martin Short. Such a uniquely talented guy.

[@Johnny-re9kg]

Best talk show guest of ALL time! Always prepared. Always hilarious. The consumate performer.

[@Genious.]

If there were ANY video I'm insanely eager to see, it's this one. Big thanks to who(m) ever works on putting together these videos.

[@johncornell3665]

I loved his SCTV days. Marty is so multi-talented. Really enjoyed this. Thanks Dave!

[@randcanape683]

When these shows were on, we just took it for granted, cause there's another one on tomorrow (carson, letterman, and Craig ferguson) I'm 55, watching this now makes me feel bad and good at the same time, cause this doesn't exist anymore. These guys have been on TV since the 70s and still today. God bless em

[@dentoncallander2142]

Short is a masterful performer with incredible energy. Always a treat.

[@robertw1962]

I have been a Martin Short fan since SCTV. Comedy legend, should get a Mark Twain award.

[@user-df1po6if8w]

Totally agree. Can we do something as fans in this regard?

[@daleproctor3723]

Marty once told a very funny anecdote about a phone conversation he had with Tony Randall I keep hoping to hear again some time.

[@timhansen3514]

Did you have a tattoo removed? 🤣🤣🤣 Did you have ANOTHER bypass? 🤣🤣🤣

[@dielaughing73]

Have you had a rib removed??

[@lauragraziano5354]

Do you have a NEW chin??

[@TonyWud]

"The one with the unicorns mating"

[@donnawatson845]

Started watching Letterman in the 80s.....LOVE YOU DAVE

[@nostraa6125]

We have to ask, his age or the decade?

[@bondjamesbondsandiego0075]

Marty’s one of the best talkshow host guests

[@J35Y1]

I dont know if you reas the youtube comments Mr.Letterman, but please stay healthy and live forever. You and Johnny Carson are my favorite hosts, nobody can come close to you two. Please keep uploading videos every week, it keeps us entertained and happy in this crazy world we live in today. God bless you David Letterman!

[@mattrange5439]

"You're looking so much like Johnny Depp, I thought you were Skeet Ulrich." Probably heard this 20 times before and still belly laugh. Thanks, you sure know your audience!

[@taxesdeathandtrouble.1886]

Hahahaha

[@michaeltuft9654]

Dave's best guest

[@mikecronis]

Martin is my favorite everything.

[@GojiAnguirus]

I can't be the only person who sees titles like this from this channel & immediately Googles to see if that person died, right?

[@gatchpaints]

It doesn't help when they say "he was..."

[@rufusrufgut119944]

No, I don't. It never occurred to me plus I knew Martin was still alive.

[@BobbySacamano]

All you've got to do is read one more comment ever to recognize you are not the only one;)

[@johnpelletier7641]

This is the greatest Best of Dave to date. Legendary Dave and Marty. Incredible talent. Thanks for all the laughs and happiness. Wow.

[@yambu007]

Now, Mr. Short is someone I would love to have as a real friend

[@ronniechilds2002]

Once Short came out with the left-handed compliment "DAVE! You look so...boyish! For a minute I thought you were K.D. Laing!" That killed me.

[@douglasstephens6693]

Once again, Dave and Paul, you've crystallized my thoughts eloquently.

[@jobiazgarza9571]

He may be my favorite celebrity of all time. He has made me laugh for 40 years

[@andygonsalves2000]

Martin Short is the greatest!

[@mookie1968]

“Gimme a C! A bouncy C!”

[@jaxokream]

So fitting that this premieres the day after I binged all of Martin Short on Conan and Fallon.

[@dunebats5357]

What a lovely collection

[@MJ-dq8ik]

The one & only Martin Short - so funny, so talented

[@itisus]

Please post MORE, or EVERY, Martin Short interview, song, special in entirety!!!!

[@moharm09]

What a blessing. Thank you for making this!!!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@dsmith11373]

Martin Short is a North American treasure.

[@Mick-Dempsey]

Canadian you mean.

[@averageskill]

I didn't stumble on to this video....I searched it. Martin Short is the king of live improv. and Letterman is the best host to bounce improv off of.

[@ThisSteveGuy]

Martin Short really is pretty funny for a Canadian.

[@tilaman3]

Here are more so-called funny Canadians Jim Carey, Mike Myers, John Candy, Norm MacDonald, Eugene Levy, Seth Rogen,Phill Hartman, Russel Peters, Dan Aykroyd, Will Arnett, Tommy Chong, Micheal J Fox there are more !!! 😂😂.

[@ThisSteveGuy]

@@tilaman3 An almost believable list of names, but then you went too far with "Aykroyd". What are they giving Canadian citizenship to robots, now? Please.

[@tilaman3]

Google and you will find out that Dan Aykroyd is Canadian 😁 Born in Ottawa Canada.!!!!!!

[@ThisSteveGuy]

@@tilaman3 I don't need Google to tell me that Ottawa is the planet from Star Wars where Dan Aykroyd the android was built. That was in Episode I, right before the big pod racing scene.

[@kaycee557]

I enjoy Martin's impressions!

[@rname879]

Thank you so much for making these videos hahahahaha makes my day 😂

[@curtislindsey1736]

The Canadian Don Rickles. Love him❤😂

[@julesbower762]

Well produced, top notch.

[@williamwoody7607]

Jeez these clip shows are just great.

[@3dv4tt]

The only person more entertaining than Martin Short is Jiminy Glick.

[@nostraa6125]

I ❤ Glick.

[@newtron1]

What is your beef with the Nazis? 😃 😀 😄

[@brycemcneil4404]

​@newtron1 He thinks they're rude. I guess...I guess...

[@danielgerald4551]

He was the same guy. Martin played that character.

[@illygah]

Martin Short does this amazing thing with his face sometimes..... like, he'll slow down his microexpressioning on purpose and like... his eyes just have this weird hang-time to them. He does this a lot in Clifford.... he's doing that exact same thing at 7:50. "Look at me like a human boy!" -Grodin

[@repugnus]

This is so great.

[@Parkyacar]

That was FANTASTIC!!!

[@DrFBML]

Short on Letterman...not much can top that! Love both of them!

[@JmacGolf]

So good. What a trip down memory lane. Martin Short would never ever disappoint. Him, Norm, and Howard Stern always always always delivered.

[@chrissullivan40]

Genius

[@timhansen3514]

OMG.... "you and Leno touring with 'The Odd Couple'"..... 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@MrDevius2]

Sleepless in LA tonight. Then I came across this. Now I’ll never get to sleep! I’ve long felt that Martin Short was one of the best talkshow guests ever. Have been loving him on the brilliant “Only Murders in the Building” for three seasons now. Miss you, Dave! You have always been an original! People watched Johnny for comfort, you for excitement! 📺😂❤

[@user-si3sx3db8s]

I LOVE Martin!!! And you too Dave.

[@professorpolymath]

History's greatest entertainer.

[@user-lq9bm6up4g]

Thanks Dave, you've always been there for me .

[@swtpaige1004]

What a nice episode solely for Martin Short, one of my faves!

[@williamdunlop8191]

Comedy Gold !

[@catflap001]

Robin Williams had the same type of energy where he can just take control.

[@psjasker]

My respect for these men has gone nowhere but up over the years … great to see them looking so well

[@larryyz_hideaway]

greatest talk show guest of all time

[@dielaughing73]

Marty is SUCH a wit! You only have to watch thirty seconds of Jiminy Glick to know that!

[@franciscocarvajal7858]

That is awesome. Martin Short and Steve Martin were always hilarious. You could really see how much Dave enjoyed when they were on.

[@vrvaughn]

I didn’t know it, I couldn’t have guessed it, I wasn’t sure about it.. but whew, I needed that.

[@lla788]

Martin Short is the best talk show guest ever!

[@ExpertAquariumGirl]

Paul’s actual speaking voice sounds like Dana Carvey doing Bush Sr.

[@gold707786]

sounds like he just has a root canal done.

[@jimmygillard]

Short is the chat show GOAT. Others like Norm, Rickles and Nealon come close but Short's prep for every appearance is insane.

[@danv6833]

One of the funniest people on earth.

[@wookinooki9023]

I love David and Paul !!!

[@wookinooki9023]

loved this ocmpilation.

[@user-li2vl4yd1x]

My favorite guest of all time. I just love him. His attitude towards everything that's happened to him is worth paying respect to. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jemcee97]

My favourite line was something like "The work you've had done looks great, I'd suggest 20% more then stop"

[@katherineboldon14]

Marty Short is multi-talented! Genius!

[@johnmitchelljr]

Now that’s entertainment. Thank you.

[@chrisbrinkley7150]

More videos like this please! Celebrate the greats while they are still around to see they are loved and appreciated.

[@rogerw-interested]

like bill Murry, hes been know to tear the stage up in his segments

[@newtron1]

Such a talent. Singer, dancer, actor and comedian. From same country as Ryan Gosling. Go figure. 😊 Marty's book is very good read.

[@crashburn3292]

Don't be ripping on Ryan Gosling. He can also a very talented........dancer.

[@rantoolio]

Thank you, I needed that.

[@Frankmjcsmm]

Grinning and chuckling

[@Norvo82]

Now this was unexpected treat: a bunch of highlights of the great Martin Short and the man is still with us! (... and here's hoping it'll be years before this comment is inevitably outdated).

[@pablovonpablo]

good to see you guys.

[@bbbart77]

First time I've watched late night in years.

[@user-ms3jz7ub7n]

So incredibly talented and funny but also humble and gracious...that's Martin Short!

[@user-ir4pp6qe6n]

Thank you, Dave🕴and the entertainer 🫱Martin Short😂

[@jamescollinson2456]

If nothing else this is worth watching again just to see Martin Short playing a ventriloquist dummy on Steve Martin's lap.

[@janishart5128]

LOVE that dance scene that 'they' did!!!

[@hansturbo77]

the best! the one man who never fails to crack me up!

[@cvernick9]

Wow! The editing of the Martin Short segment is quite incredible! 😁

[@deanwilliamswelshroadwarri2706]

My favorite talk show started watching you guys in 1994 when i came to NYC God Bless 🙏🥊💥🏆

[@joel539]

Martin is Mr. Showbiz

[@goldmanz4852]

The best ! hahaha love it