
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
1981-11-25 · 50 min · ★ 7.6
Steve Martin's fourth NBC special was in the spirit of his previous association with Saturday Night Live. It was broadcast live from Studio 8H, produced by Lorne Michaels and featured some original cast members of the show.
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- Directors
- Dave Wilson, Eric Idle
- Production companies
- Broadway Video
- Countries
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Steve MartinSelf / Various
Dan AykroydYortuk Festrunk / Irwin Mainway / Alexander Haig / Dr. Treves
Bill MurrayBytes
John BelushiZhelezna Postruk
Eric IdleReporter
Laraine NewmanThe Artist's Friend / Mona
Al FrankenSelf
Paul ShafferSelf / Jo Jo the Dog-Faced Boy
Don PardoSelf - Announcer (voice)
Tom DavisSelf
Jim DowneySelf
Gregory HinesSelf / Lionel Foot
Lauren HuttonThe Artist
Lynn RedgraveMrs. Kendal
Emily PragerThe Artist's Friend
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