Martin Short Returns Again
Summary
Conan O’Brien shares a story about his trip to Aspen, where he attended his wife Liza’s play reading and encountered hungry bears, before being unexpectedly interrupted by writer Matt O’Brien calling in on the live show. The episode then features a long conversation with Martin Short, who discusses his new Hulu series, Only Murders in the Building, and the documentary You Had to Be There. They delve into Short’s origins in the 1972 Toronto production of Godspell, his relationships with Gilda Radner and other SCTV cast members, and the unique comedic culture of Canada.
Topics discussed
U.S. Bank Smartly Visa Card sponsorship
Marketing metrics vs. revenue and Conan's friend status
Fall theme song and introduction
Conan's Aspen trip, Liza's play, and bear encounters
Bear safety advice and jet lag mishaps
Audience interaction and John Mulaney anecdote
Hunter S. Thompson and the Woody Creek Tavern
Matt O'Brien's accidental phone call and banter
Introduction of guest Martin Short and London trip
Physical appearance jokes and friendship dynamics
Shared Irish heritage and skincare advice
The 'You Had to Be There' documentary and Godspell
SCTV influence and meeting the cast
Gilda Radner's audition and early impressions
T-Mobile sponsorship and outdoor data
Pluto TV sponsorship
Miller Lite sponsorship and game day
Martin Short's childhood and Sinatra impressions
Attic show tapes and documentary animation
Meeting Loren and the SNL era
Living with Gilda Radner and Eugene Levy
The party house and John Candy
Toronto party culture and piano performances
Cocaine culture in the 70s and energy levels
Talent vs. luck and career trajectory
Relationship with Gilda and meeting Nancy
Gilda Radner's death and legacy
Documentary reunion and survivor stories
Andrea Martin, Catherine O'Hara, and Gilda
Rum and Ting and Club Paradise set visit
Jiminy Glick impersonation and Canadian comedy
Canadian comedy influence and middle sibling theory
SCTV vs. SNL format and character work
Godspell Toronto company and casting
Fear of improv and desire to be Sinatra
Joining SCTV and first impressions
Jerry Lewis impression and Champs Elysees
Meeting Jerry Lewis and his advice
Interviewing Jerry Lewis and Martin and Lewis
Quince sponsorship and fall essentials
Coca-Cola Zero sponsorship and driving habits
Pluto TV sponsorship and rewatching classics
Childhood heroes and 70s TV influence
Deputy car aerial and character creation
Creating demented realities from loved ones
Social work plans and show business contract
Luck in career and acting attempts
Canadian politics and Kennedy-esque speeches
Bombed performance and honorary mayors
Collaboration with Steve Martin and Just for Laughs
Steve Martin and Marty Short dynamic
New season in London and working style
Set atmosphere and crew happiness
Kindness and intolerance of rudeness
Marty Short farewell and credits
Production credits and review request
Scared to Death podcast sponsorship
KFC GoBuckets sponsorship
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