STEVE & MARTY’S GREATEST HITS
They’re terrific together, but they were terrific apart too! Here are some of Steve Martin’s and Martin Short’s most memorable pop-culture moments and milestones.
STEVE MARTIN
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1967– 7– 69) Martin entered Hollywood by joining the writing writen staff for this popular variety series. He even won an Emmy for it.
The Jerk (1979) In his rst movie-starring role e he played a doofus who embarks on a series of f misadnd misadventures. He also co-wrote the screenplay.
Saturday Night Live (1976– ) During the height ght of his stand-up career, he made wild and crazy appearances earances on this iconic series. He’s hosted 15 times in all, second only to Alec Baldwin.
Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) This Thanksgiving comedy classic paired Martin with John Candy as two strangers forced to travel together from New York City to Chicago. And, no, those aren’t pillows.
The Crow (2009) Subtitled “New Songs for the Five-String Banjo,” this Grammy-winning bluegrass album showcased Martin’s musicianship. (Dolly Parton and Vince Gill supplied some of the vocals.)
MARTIN SHORT
SCTV (1982–83) He took his Second City theater ter imed improvisational talents to TV for this Canada-based sketch show. It’s where he originated the popular man-child n-child character of Ed Grimley.
Saturday Night Live ( 1984–85) For one shining g season, Short was live from New York doing impressions of Katharine atharine Hepburn, Jerry Lewis and many other characters. He quit to spend more time with his family.
¡Three Amigos! (1986) Short was Ned Nederlander, Martin was Lucky Day and Chevy Chase was Dusty Bottoms, three ex-cowboy movie stars from the silent era who save a Mexican village. Ha!
Father of the Bride (1991) Frank? No, Fraunk. Short’s wacky—and heavily accented—wedding planner drove Martin’s title character up the wall in this hit comedy. He planned the baby shower in the sequel four years later.
Little Me (1998) He took on multiple roles in this revival of the Neil Simon–scripted Broadway musical. The performance earned him a Tony award.