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Acting Tips and a Steve Martin/Martin Short Episode Preview I Fly on the Wall

August 09, 2023 / 03:32

This episode features Steve Martin and Martin Short discussing their careers, acting tips, and their friendship. They share insights on comedy, performances, and their recent projects.

Steve Martin reflects on his influence in comedy, mentioning his unique style that focuses on rhythm rather than traditional jokes. He recalls memorable moments from his career, including his iconic performances and albums.

Martin Short talks about his admiration for Steve and their dynamic as a duo. He highlights their shared experiences and the joy of performing together, emphasizing their chemistry on stage.

The conversation also touches on their stand-up tour and the humor they bring to their shows, including a joke about the host. Both guests express their appreciation for each other's work and the impact they have had on comedy.

Overall, the episode captures the essence of their friendship and their contributions to the entertainment industry.

TLDR

Steve Martin and Martin Short discuss their careers, friendship, and acting tips in a humorous conversation.

Episode

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hey we're gonna introduce Steve and Marty right now but I want to say here's some acting tips for you at home if you
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don't do the master class this is the quick one when you're talking and you want to act and you have to say a line
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like uh hey uh I think everyone's going to go tonight except for Dad you could do it that way but it really helps if
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you have props you go like this hey I think everyone's going tonight except dad that's a good one that was very
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acting this one's good too when when you're shocked David are you telling me my son's
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gay why are you mad about it I don't know and then this one's good I who knows it was such a mutating
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little mother that's my fouchy Steve proba can't use the gay one but no you can't
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it's funny so Steve Martin one of my all-time favorite of all time uh comics and then all the movies he did we're
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just B you know just Bam Bam Bam from The Jerk to this so many good ones always solid always humble likes to stay
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out of the Limelight uh out of the main event and Martin Short who's very out there very I think they're a great combo
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because of that on only mer in the building they also do a stand-up tour which I've seen is a [ __ ] home run um
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they even do a joke about me in it it's kind of flattering right oh really they have a joke about you how funny and uh
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and I was in the audience like what and then everyone's like ah that would a [ __ ] burned dude and I'm like oh
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that's fun you know of course I go along with it great guy sent aren't I the [ __ ] anyway great Dana you add
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because I love these I'm GNA add to uh Steve Martin Martin Short or as I think they should shorten the name to Steve
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Martin Short because every name is there boom um Steve Martin you know and Martin
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Short I I saw them both on television in the 70s Martin Short thought well we look like we're in the same tribe he
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does voices he's cool I was always in awe of him and then of course Steve Martin was a huge influence on me
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because he wouldn't do jokes it was all Rhythm excuse me so I would say it was slightly nerve-wracking to have both
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Your Heroes on there really and now they are perfectly adjoined at the hip at this point of their career and they act
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as incredible they're such good friends and so I would say it was a thrill to have both of them on Marty had one of
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best years ever on Satur Night Live has hosted a ton and Steve Martin is just a force of nature in comedy in the last 40
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years Steve Martin's albums I remembered every goddamn line and I couldn't help myself I just wanted to say this was
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funny it's not even questions this was he used to sing and he'd go Grandpa bought a rubber okay so and that was his
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whole Act was just nonsecular this thing okay and he finished playing and go this
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guy is good grandpa bottle rubber oh it's a remake Grandpa B that was Steve Martin
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with a little Jaz okay guys here they are we don't waste your time anymore these two uh Geniuses we want to be
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longer than the actual podcast our goal in the intros is that it's literally they have Cadence people keep go okay we
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have toon just not we don't get to the real thing say they guys who's even on this one they they keep forgetting all
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right here they are go go go

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Episode Highlights

  • Acting Tips for Everyone
    Quick tips for delivering lines effectively, emphasizing the use of props.
    “I think everyone's going tonight except for Dad.”
    @ 00m 11s
    August 09, 2023
  • Steve Martin and Martin Short: Comedy Legends
    A deep dive into the careers of two comedy giants, highlighting their friendship and influence.
    “Steve Martin is just a force of nature in comedy.”
    @ 02m 34s
    August 09, 2023

Episode Quotes

  • I think everyone's going tonight except for Dad.
    Acting Tips and a Steve Martin/Martin Short Episode Preview I Fly on the Wall
  • Marty had one of the best years ever on Saturday Night Live.
    Acting Tips and a Steve Martin/Martin Short Episode Preview I Fly on the Wall
  • Steve Martin is just a force of nature in comedy.
    Acting Tips and a Steve Martin/Martin Short Episode Preview I Fly on the Wall

Key Moments

  • Acting Tips00:03
  • Friendship02:24
  • Comedy Legends02:34

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