The Most Savage Talk Show Guest of All Time

[@Pants4096]

I'm utterly FASCINATED by Short's insult comedy. Every other insult-comic I can think of, even Steve Martin, inevitably find a place where I'm uncomfortable. It's more complicated than "too far" or "too mean".... somehow it's the feeling that's just off. But with Martin Short, I have never known him to be anything other than PITCH PERFECT: he'll always find the "insult" that has a grain of truth that gives it punch, but deliver it in a way that's just absurd enough and with all the body language and eye contact that somehow communicates love and respect. I actually don't care that much for his character work, but I chalk that up to personal taste. But his in-the-moment wit and passion and energy and love and goodness always shines through. One of Earth's absolute treasures.

[@donmon808]

He always frames it as a compliment which is a great way to insult people

[@andrewkratz226]

Well said!

[@mauriceortiz8817]

He's hilarious! Check out his recent visit on Real Time.

[@reneeelias9514]

He as a major crush of mine since he has on the Associates.

[@MythsScamsLies]

He's a REAL human being. What you're seeing is Martin Short. He's not some kind of creepy celebrity with a pleasant facade. And he's brilliant. He doesn't need to go to extremes to kill with his humour. He has been in show business for 50 years and he's still a human being.

[@ariclocke4566]

I was in a back room with Martin Short, Michael Buble and Michael J. Fox. They were waiting to get introduced as honorary guests (I was a military dude whose job was to stand there and not move). Martin Short was cracking jokes the entire time, he doesn’t have an off switch.

[@EndoftheBeginning17]

You should have seen him on SCTV, he and the others from that time were just absolute riots. You should look up his shenanigans. God those days were so good

[@gutspraygore]

Was that a USO tour? The only time I've found myself with such an eclectic group was while I was in Korea and Bruce Willis, Paula Abdul and New Kids on the Block were visiting back in the early 90's. I was not military, just a brat.

[@ariclocke4566]

@@gutspraygore it was a Canadian, upper class event at Rideau Hall.

[@buffalobilly6046]

Martin Short can do whatever the fk he wants. Why? Because he's Martin Fking Short. That's why.

[@paulrosebush9137]

@@EndoftheBeginning17 They sure were. His Pierre Trudeau had me rolling. John, Joe, Eugene and Martin, Andrea and Catherine, Dave and Rick, the best.

[@marcuspi999]

People say no one could ever match the quick wit and energy of Robin Williams, and I always say there's one, Martin Short.

[@dawlesstech8904]

Martin Short was also more sophisticated I think.

[@michaelbeerbados3291]

MORE original..Robin had schitcks lined up

[@d.dother6192]

Agree to disagree. They are extremely different to me.

[@ronblack7870]

i found robin willians extremely annoying on talk shows . i like short way better.

[@cytherians]

Robin Williams had an energy and rapid improvisation that no one can match. Martin isn't about rapid. He's gradual and calculating. But one thing he has like Robin is a vast library of material on-tap in his head. It's amazing!

[@fathom6424]

How does anyone not love Martin Short? "Comedy genius"? Absolutely.

[@Taylor377]

I don't, never have, never will. The thing is hard to explain, you know when you see someone for the first time and instantly hate him/her, i don't know why...well i know why i don' find him funny at all. I'm not saying he's bad, because he made a LOT of people laugh...diddo for Steve Martin. Sorry.

[@djquinn11]

Really? I just don’t find him that funny or witty. He’s sort of corny IMO.

[@Jambi14]

Agreed and anyone who doesn't, like a couple of other commenters here - all I can say is that they mustn't understand improv comedy. SCTV will always be a favorite of mine.

[@Taylor377]

@@Jambi14 ok then. I don’t like olives either, fruit and oil. Does this mean I don’t understand olives?

[@palimpalim5291]

Martin Short is nothing short (pun intended) from brilliant. Steve Martin and Selena Gomez are great, no doubt, but he really owns Only Murders.

[@patriciaglover5311]

I own the home Martin Shorts mother-in-Law grew up in. She came in for tea the day she returned to Hamilton and revisited her old stomping grounds. My brother was the Electrician for the Hamilton Art Gallery and at a Gala where Martin was being honoured - he told him about meeting his MIL. Martin immeditely said " Oh she told me about her visit and how welcoming you both were! So humble and modest - a true gentleman,

[@jc4428]

Heard the exact same thing about how Martin treats us “regular” non-celebrity folks from someone who regularly worked with celebrities. What a joy to hear how kind Martin is when nobody is watching!

[@whothennow24]

That's cool, but that's not an example of humility or modesty.

[@ronnie_5150]

I was born in Hamilton. Is it a Hamilton thing? I've described it as the Detroit of Canada. Martin Short, John Candy, Eugene Levy? All from Hamilton. (My dad worked with Gene Levy's dad.)

[@ericperkins3078]

@@whothennow24 how so?

[@111oooo]

Jiminy Glick asking Mel Brooks "What's your beef with the Nazi's" is my fav

[@dielaughing73]

He'll never top that

[@The_Original_forresttrump]

@@111oooo And asking Spielberg when he’s going to make a blockbuster movie.

[@cgulljbravi8264]

You won 12 tony's but you were nominated for 14 and you lost 2 .

[@dielaughing73]

@@The_Original_forresttrump one that really connects WITH THE PEOPLE

[@colinwhitfield8627]

'so you lived in poverty?'

[@ErisRising]

I'm so glad to see Martin Short getting the sort of appreciation and extensive review of his work by someone who understands his genius. Minor correction, though: Lorne Michaels had nothing to do with Martin Short being on SNL. Dick Ebersol had been producing for a few seasons by then, and brought Short in for his final one. He's definitely in the Lorne Michaels orbit, though, and has been since Three Amigos.

[@DocsChannel]

Martin and Norm are both examples of doing what you love with enough passion to ignore the risks

[@Saltwound5]

You could throw Harland Williams in there too. From time to time these Canadians come in to remind everyone how ridiculous they are I love it.

[@unadventurer_]

​@@Saltwound5 Good call. Harland is a legend.

[@danhom1623]

Canada is a hotbed for comedy, especially in the 80’s

[@tombstoneranch69]

@@danhom1623 That's because everything is so effed up around here that we have to laugh about it or we'd go insane.

[@jakestroll6518]

Norm was never as funny. He was unable to hide his cruelty and so he just seemed malicious. That’s why his remaining fanbase is so sadistic to this day. Martin Short is always laughing WITH his roast subject which is why he’s universally beloved. There’s no cruelty in his disses.

[@prisonersforprofit]

martin has that rare ability to insult you without being mean. he's your inner conscience making you laugh when discovering a silly quirk. and to your excellent point of how quick he is with a-list colloquial humor, the embodiment of a great crowd work comedian. and the tragic losses in his life, it's like he knows the fragility and shortness of life, someone who connects on a higher level.

[@patriciasalem3606]

He's friends with all these hosts too. A bunch of them came up together, so it's a lot of good-natured ribbing. And he's known for being a genuinely nice guy when he's not on camera. That lets him get away with the insult shtick because he's not really trying to wound the other person.

[@johnburns9634]

Martin Short said to Bill Maher after Bill Maher asked Martin, "How are Canadians seeing what's going on here in the US." "Well, in the cab I was riding in on the way over, because he's to cheap to spring for a limo..." Thank You for this.

[@vervor]

Bill Maher was so ridiculous in that glick interview - had no clue how to jsut play the hapless straight guy and kept trying to be serious. What a dunce.

[@johnburns9634]

@@vervor no argument here. Did you see Glick interview Mel Brooks? Incredibly funny!

[@doctaflo]

@@vervori thought that was part of the bit

[@bergencounty6602]

You should link to the YT clip of him saying this.

[@johnburns9634]

@@bergencounty6602 I’m in Canada, and it was a real time with Bill Maher clip, which doesn’t search well in Canada.

[@velvetbees]

I adore Martin Short. He's brilliant. And I loved what he said about his late wife. "I'm not alone. I know what she would say. She's sitting right here."

[@heavnnnsent]

That's so beautiful

[@_thomas1031]

Man the Bill Hader one was RECENT! Great job including it lol🤣🤌

[@Mr-Neven]

Hader's laugh gets me every time.

[@roems6396]

I bet that it is those recent interviews that was the impetus for this review.

[@flcarleton1958]

I had learned about Martin Short was on a kids show called Turkey TV, it was the first time I heard the 'Broccoli' song!! 😂

[@IsThisNameTaken789]

​@flcarleton1958 Maybe I'm mistaken, but are you thinking of the song about a guy whose girlfriend was chopping broccoli and that's pretty much all there is to the song? He just keeps repeating "She was chopping broccoli." If that's what you're thinking of, that's Dana Carvey.

[@flcarleton1958]

@@IsThisNameTaken789, it very well could be!! He was sitting at the piano on a stage singing it. 40+years ago, memory not too good

[@daylen577]

Martin Short is able to separate good talk show hosts from bad ones. People like Conan and Letterman thrive in his presence, really able to kick back the banter and move things along. People like Fallon immediately fall through the bottom of their seat, because they can only be entertaining when they're in full control, and he takes that away from them.

[@stillhere1425]

Everybody always picking on Fallon…I’m sure he enjoys Marty too.

[@BelindaShort]

@@stillhere1425 It's not that he doesn't enjoy him, it's that he can't match his wit

[@ultracurious]

Thanks for sharing your love of Martin with us. He is *so* adored & beloved; I really hope he feels it ❤ I've been watching him since the good old days of SCTV filming in Edmonton.

[@georgebailey98]

Martin Short combined with 80s Dennis Quaid is one of the reasons that Innerspace is a classic.

[@existential_gal]

Bruh no one knows this movie when I try to explain it to them, and I grew up w it!! Then you throw in Meg Ryan, and it was such a perfect trifecta of talent!! I just put tht movie on a couple months ago after not seeing it for yrs 😊👍

[@agatahb]

OMG, I'm gonna rewatch it tonight, it was sooooo funny, thanks for reminding me

[@RaiderDave42069]

I've not seen it in forever, but I have fond memories of that movie

[@josephromero794]

It took me forever to find that movie. I remembered it very well but the title not so much.

[@auklon3372]

One of my favorite movies

[@valmaniac44]

I used to think I wanted to be Martin Short but I've realized I really just want to make people feel the way he makes me feel when I watch him and laugh.

[@scottcwakefield]

Wonderful and perceptive comment.

[@KenMeredith]

Martin Short is a national treasure of TWO countries, Canada and the USA.

[@irishdepartmentofagriculture]

Also Ireland. His father was Irish from Co. Armagh so we claim him as well of course

[@tarynned]

Watching Martin Short is always hilarious and joyous, one of the few people that never fails to make me cry with laughter.

[@radscorpion8]

until he's insulting YOU am i right LOL

[@cytherians]

I used to take the energy of his early work as over-the-top desperation to get a laugh, which I didn't find funny. But later on, I changed my mind. He's actually brave and not afraid to say something that isn't funny... and sometimes it's just a prop for raising him up to something that is supremely funny. Martin has come a long way.

[@gregtarris9057]

@@cytherians rude, stupid comments, oh here it comes, he is funny. Not going to sit here and listen to that

[@socallars3748]

@@radscorpion8 I'd be honored to be insulted by Martin Short. But he only punches up, never down. And it's always in a friendly manner.

[@c.i.demann3069]

there are videos here on KZbin that are just like 15 straight minutes of Martin roasting Conan. Fabulous stuff.

[@kristaelizabeth9877]

Love Martin Short! Great day to celebrate him too - Canada Day🇨🇦

[@BillTarling]

I was on the Canadian game show "Definition" back in 1978 with Martin Short & Patrick Macnee... Something just clicked with Martin & I, and immediately fell into perfect ad lib rhythm during the commercial breaks. While the host, Patrick, and the other guest contestant were cracking up laughing; we just continued to play off each other faster and faster while the others couldn't stop laughing. We went all the way into the 'Back From Commercial' countdown, all the way until the count reach 3 [5... 4... 3... 2... 1... Back Recording], and timed it perfectly to both simultaneously look very calm, serious, and utterly confused at what all the others were laughing about. I always loved improv and adlibbing, so getting that chance early on when I was still in my teens to play off of a true improv artist of his caliber was so much fun.

[@snickpickle]

“Definition” was a great show! I used to watch it in the 1970s when I lived in NW Minnesota. We were able to get three Canadian TV stations, two of which were from Winnipeg, and the third being originally located in Pembina, ND, then moved across the border to Canada.

[@juan69508]

Winnipeger here. Watched Definition quite often. Hosted by Jim Perry

[@SusannahPerri]

This is a wonderful tribute to Martin short! He is one of my all-time favorites and I go out of my way to see him when he’s going to be on a show.❤

[@Pr0toPoTaT0]

Martin short did wonderful last week on kimmel! I'll be honest. I knew I've seen him before in things but couldn't place it. And Jiminy Glick. JESUS CHRIST I was rolling on the floor dude. Even him interviewing bill Maher was awesome so I was super excited to hear he was doing it for that! And FYI. I didn't know that it was a fictional character. Like at all. I thought this was a real person. I didn't know it was Martin! That's acting at a whole nother level dude! The improv was absolutely insane!

[@alukuhito]

If you want to get into his stuff, watch the old SCTV episodes with him in them. To me, that's where he shone brightest.

[@Louie_The_Dago]

You should see the Jiminy Glick movie

[@sfish714]

@@alukuhito Oh, that Rusty!

[@AG-iu9lv]

@@Pr0toPoTaT0 in one of the clips you can see the outline of the giant cushion in his shirt 😂 maybe for comedic effect? The face is well made up & quite convincing. That character made me laugh harder than all his other stuff except the Conan digs. Freeze dried prince Harry ☠️ I also love how Conan doesn't even try to banter, he just sits there and giggles

[@FeelinTangerine]

Martin Short just killed it interviewing Bill Maher on Maher's own show.

[@davidmsirois]

Bill Maher has never been that disarmed in his life... lol... so good!

[@watchman1178]

It's incredible, and it's available on KZbin.

[@calvin2032]

@@davidmsiroisWhen Bill Burr called him out on his self importance and inflated sense of intelligence?

[@davidmsirois]

@@calvin2032just as good! Loved Burr doing it in his own way too! Congrats Calvin, you watch it all too!

[@flickwtchr]

Maher is such an easy target for Short. But then again, I've never found Maher the least bit funny.

[@matthewpeterson3329]

Some people are charming, some are funny. Martin short is both.

[@lindamorgan2678]

The narrator did an excellent fantastic job. Well done and I am sure Martin would have a nice feeling watching this and listening to your appreciation and respect for him as a human being and an entertainer.

[@mistervader]

I also remember that one time someone misspoke about his wife who passed away during a morning show, asking about her without realizing she was already gone, and Martin Short never even let the host feel awkward about it. And it was both heartbreaking and so endearing.

[@mobucks555]

good to see a younger crowd appreciate greats like Martin Short. He's one of those names you hear and always giggle inside or out.

[@skateboard_sandwich]

AND host. He just had a heck of a week on Jimmy Kimmel.

[@dielaughing73]

As did his friend Jiminy Glick. That's right folks, there's new Jiminy!!

[@treemarie3080]

He's just so loveable imo

[@joko09010]

I love Short so much - his voice, his look, his humor, his characters, his wit. 💕

[@thealexandrasupertramp]

Martin Short needs his own show, I would watch it every day!!

[@davidb9562]

I'd rather see him just popping up everywhere!

[@mikepinkerton5496]

Martin Short is off the chart wonderful.

[@boog110]

One of the all time Greats. Love him and Steve Martin.

[@liamn.7664]

martin short really is one of the greatest comedians in the history of television

[@michaelbeerbados3291]

and movies..and stand up

[@Gods2ndFavoriteBassPlyr]

A Supreme Talent. No matter the character... no matter the tone... the human always comes shining through.

[@SWolfmoon]

This is a great dive into such an underrated comedian. He is truly a funny man, and so very talented when he acts. He's impossible to typecast because he is just so good at what he does. I have always loved him, and hope to meet him one day before he goes into the great unknown and joins other incredible comedians like Robin Williams and Gene Wilder. He is Canadian I think, but he is a world wide treasure, and should be protected at all costs.

[@kascension]

Completely agree!

[@MrMadvillan]

Absolute legend. I watched 3 amigos 300 times as a kid and he was my fav.

[@AbsurdlyGeeky]

A childhood favorite of mine, as well. Recently re-watched it. Chevy Chase's comedy is okay (harder to appreciate now that we know more about him as a person), Steve Martin is Steve Martin, but Martin Short is absolutely luminescent as Little Ned.

[@EssensOrAccidens]

I only made it to 299 before other commitments crowded it out at last.

[@babilabub]

This man is so quick witted and charming. I always look forward to his interviews.

[@Ceijonius]

That was a wonderful tribute to such a groovy guy! Thank you for the post; I enjoyed it tremendously.🤓🥃👊🏾

[@philippawallacedunlop9393]

Great montage of a great man. Aren’t we all lucky to have him. Thanks for this homage. I’ll be re watching

[@UberNeuman]

Martin Short is a one man roast. He fills the void left behind by Don Rickles. An absolute beast and I love him. lol

[@cytherians]

Rickles did it by either being mean or just being angry with himself. Martin does it with more silly and charm.

[@cruisematt8585]

I cannot say enough good things about Martin Short. A phenomenal comedic genius. Hilarious. Genuine and kind. Love him so much

[@Polyphemus47]

Love this tribute! I've loved Martin since the SCTV days. Jiminy Glick, Nathan Thurm, and Ed Grimley are real people. His detractors in these comments probably hate the very things I love about him.

[@InformationIsTheEdge]

I howled with laughter watching this! Punch! Punch! Punch! I could hardly breathe. Very well ordered presentation of the man's style. Thank you!

[@johnbsouth1]

Great job!!! Martin Short is one of a kind. One of the greatest comedic minds and unreal acting and improv. thanks for this.

[@seanabbottband]

I love Marty Short, been watching him since I was a teen, When he was on the classic comedy SCTV

[@Gustardust]

7:25... Larry David is trying hard not to break character... a few seconds later, he can't help it.... I loved Martin Short from the first time I saw him in Three Fugitives. Great video!!!

[@wellmounted]

Well done presentation. Thanks. He's always been one of my favorites.

[@davmar5789]

One of a kind. A different smart charmed. Smart cookie. Unique. The best interviewer comedy king

[@juan69508]

I don't know how this came up on my feed but I absolutely love Martin Short all the way from his early days in Canada (SCTV).

[@BillChambersAdMaven]

Martin Short has been the most creatively funny genius I have seen over the past 50 years!

[@CrookedSkew]

Tremendous video and timely for me. Martin Short was part of my childhood. I always wondered about him and thanks to the YT algo, now I know far more about him and can appreciate it. Thank you.

[@withershin]

There's a really sweet thing at 3:32 where Colbert says "I'm Second City Chicago and you're Second City Toronno" - it is rare when Colbert says Toronto the Trawna way but with Martin Short you have to say it right.

[@ChaosMechanica]

I greatly appreciate this video. Never realized how much depth he brings.

[@MatiasGeraldoThe2nd]

MARTIN sure is the MAN. All this new Jiminy Glick content is making life so sweet.

[@geoffsherwood7918]

This was so entertaining. And your commentary, Renzy, was superb. Informative and perfectly timed.

[@MDsSeltaro]

What a charismatic treasure Martin Short is. He can honestly get along with anyone while insulting them haha.

[@ghinjar8636]

One of my favourite comedians world wide. Love him since 3 amigos. Together with Steve Martin.

[@Blackbirddc]

Martin Short is one of the funniest comedians to have ever existed. He's in my top 5 for sure.

[@bsquared4604]

This was nice. He's the best. Always cheers me up. Makes me laugh and smile.

[@electrosonicnebula]

Anyway empathy is probably the single most important factor in coming up with funny material.

[@RichardKoenigsberg]

He has so much knowledge about the people he roasts, even though he pretends he barely knows who they are. Calling ICE CUBE, VANILLA ICE throughout the interview, even though ICE CUBE got angry..and chocked him.

[@endofscene]

Why do you say that?

[@electrosonicnebula]

@@endofscene You have to know about people and empathize with them to come up with funny stuff, so people can relate and identify, so it can be universal. It's deeper than superficial roasting and doesn't really fit in your typical contemporary "roast contests", which are more mean-spirited than funny.

[@ConvetionalHeretic]

Honestly it is rare, I learn anyting on youtube, even rarer I care about showbusiness stuff. But this segment really got me hooked. I always loved Short as an actor but did not realise the depth to the man. So thank you for this insight in to who Martin Short is. It makes me apreciate the man even more.

[@gregmccartney5780]

Thank you for being you, Mr. Short

[@CWRTalentPassitOn]

Martin Short is paying homage to Don Rickles. The master of insults.

[@DolceFarnienteABC123]

Martin Short gives it as well as he takes it, that's his charm. He's not a sensitive bully. That's the mark of a great comedian.

[@elizabethtoews7866]

First saw him at Second City Toronto Firehall. He did a wonderful impression of Kate Hepburn in Suddenly Last Summer. At my university he and pals did skits and sang Supreme hits in the cafeteria. Hes always been quick and funny.

[@Zappy714]

Wonderful video, a truly heartfelt tribute befitting one of the greats.

[@mikasasukasa8790]

That Jiminy Glick interview with Bill Hader was one of the best ones I've seen him do. Short has not missed a beat after all these years.

[@marekantoszewski-music4775]

Renzy. This homage to Martin Short has opened my eyes. I never gave Martin Short a second thought apart from remembering him in Three Amigos. Steve Martin had my attention at the time. I had no idea Martin Short was such a warm, lovely, funny, sharp guy. I feel happy having watched this.

[@andysarno1]

Thank you for making this

[@dylmar85]

i love this so much! Martin Short is a treasure - fantastic tribute to the legend!

[@dapotch]

If you want to see a man handle an on-air goof up with incredible grace, check out his interview with Kathie Lee Gifford.

[@DW3010]

Yep 100% a class act!

[@thedon8337]

I saw it and my heart sank when it happened, but he handled it so well. On and off camera, he’s seems to be someone to admire and look up to.

[@MonteVerdiRS3]

Excellent piece on Martin definitely one of the Comedy Greats, Thanks!

[@pauljacobson1115]

Excellent video! The presentation was spot on, the length perfect and your voice very pleasant. Martin and his characters are so endearing. His roasting is almost always well received and it's never felt cringey to me. It takes empathy to know when a person is humble and secure enough to laugh at themselves.

[@spazmonkey3815]

What a wonderful comedic genius. God bless him.

[@LordSesshaku]

The most savage talk show guest of all time was Don Rickles. But Martin Short definetely picked up the standard. I love him.

[@likeagdphoenix]

I prefer Short's pacing over Rickles'. Rickles seemed to rush, sometimes.

[@pj101]

Frank Sinatra agrees

[@Bizz55]

Martin is better because he prepares well. Rickles just ad libbed and sometime the ad libs were not funny.

[@gregh5061]

Rickles is fine but nowhere near as funny as martin short.

[@thareelhelloagain]

Short outpaces Rickles handily now. Marty perfected what Rickles did so well.

[@dattrax7]

This is a wonderful portrait of a great entertainmener. Thank you. I forgot how funny he is.

[@baharam98]

Yes, agree with everything said; plus LOVE u Martin S... very very very much.

[@arkoobi]

Delightful essay (and script) about a delightful character. Thank you!

[@alanvallazza9781]

Martin Short actually had his own talk show between 1999 and 2000. That's basically the show where he tried out Jiminy Glick for the first time. The Martin Short Show is a syndicated talk show, based on the late night model, hosted by Martin Short with announcer/sidekick Michael McGrath. It was produced by King World Productions. John Blanchard, who had previously worked with Martin Short on SCTV, directed the show. Jiminy Glick became a fixture of the show. After the show got canceled he took it to Comedy Central. Because it was a syndicated daytime talk show it performed badly in ratings. It also had the same name as the sitcom that Martin Short did 5 years earlier in 1994.

[@averyellis]

Glick was the best thing to come out of that show. I dig Short, but that was not his strong suit. I remember the composer for “South Park: Uncut” getting visibly upset because Martin preempted his performance of “Blame Canada” with a preview of “Blame Canada” and the composer kinda felt like the punch line was told before he could perform it.

[@Dr.Thirteen-bb1ub]

There's a Jiminy Glick movie called Jiminy Glick in La La Wood.

[@ourson66]

It took me a while to warm to Martin Short, to be honest, on SCTV in Toronto. But his Ed Grimley and Jiminy Glick characters were so over the top they wrapped around the other side to great. His talk show appearances and long-time friendship with Steve Martin and the myriad stories of how kind and generous he is to everyone he meets, famous and not, can't help but win you over. This is a terrific video! Very well made and heartfelt, and it's praise is well-deserved. Martin Short is a national treasure.

[@tofromks]

Comedy can be simple joke telling. But there are only a handful who create art. Short has mastered his craft and kudos to those in the industry who understand what is happening and roll with it. Everyone wins!

[@hermanblume275]

This is really well done, Ren. My daughter and I got to see him and his pal Steve Martin in Austin last summer. Pricey tickets for the 2-hour + show, but when it was over we agreed we owed 'em more $.

[@Grateful2Exist]

Short definitely one of the best at improvisation, but he's stated himself that he prepares for interviews and goes over material with the host before the shows. Shared this insight on Conan's podcast I believe, as well as Stern. He does do a lot of improve on talks shows still, but most of it is prepared ahead of time. That doesn't change the fact that he's probably the best at roasting talk show hosts I've ever seen. He and Norm would have to be my two favorite talk show guests of all-time.

[@StevenTorrey]

He has always been a delight. In a business where the burnout rate can be high and disastrous (drug addiction, alcoholism, self-destruction) Martin Short has managed to keep an even keel.

[@sporer_]

I'm glad I clicked on this. I was always a bit tepid on Short, but watching this truly gave me a new appreciation... while also cracking me the hell up w/so many of the clips. Great work!

[@leewilkin5582]

Martin Short is a comedic virtuoso- a fact proved time and time again over his comprehensive oeuvre.

[@Tonicwine999]

This was a really well made video and I learned so much about Martin Short.

[@plumafina]

Luv Martin Short. Just discovered Jiminy Glick. love, love, love and thank you.

[@thomaswschaller]

What a legend! Martin Short has brought so much joy to so many for so long. He's such a professional - always prepared and always hilarious. He (especially as Jiminy) can be incredibly savage, but he never seems mean-spirited. Love him!

[@mogens3556]

I watched your conan o’brien video, you do really great videos and I was very surprised that you don’t have more subs, keep up the great work!

[@brianfitzgerald6197]

So many clips in this video! Superbly produced!

[@schulme123]

"Quick witted" while showing a "Half-wits" clip, genius!

[@charlieross-BRM]

Yes. I caught that right away.

[@itznotdatserious99]

I really like how you presented this video. The way you tied everything together at the end was good too!

[@DrBrule-mv4ir]

Martin Short and Robin Williams(RIP) in my mind are the best talk show guests of all time. So much fun for the host and the audience. Both guys just committed to trying to give a great show no matter what show it is.

[@jabom99]

Robin Williams stayed with Martin Short in Edmonton one time. Short told the story about how Robin loved watching the kids play road hockey. He told that story just after Robin Williams died and it was so nice.

[@The_Original_forresttrump]

@@DrBrule-mv4ir Gotta include Norm in this list.

[@isobelsmith6999]

This was wonderful... thank you! 👏😊

[@robertlee3]

Let them say what they will. I love you Martin.

[@chipcook5346]

Renzy, how you have retained the delightful nature of 2012 KZbin is a lovely mystery. Keep up the fine work, please.

[@furripupau]

two suggestions: 1: watch every appearance of Harland Williams on Late Night with Conan O'Brien 2: watch Charles Grodin on any talk show

[@cameronroberts4296]

Chuck and his "rivalry" with Carson was some of the best late night TV I've ever seen.

[@chrislair6832]

Suggestion number three every crispen glover on david letterman

[@Dr.Thirteen-bb1ub]

​​@cameronroberts4296 I used to love how visibly irritated Charles Grodin and David Letterman seemed to be with each other.