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Storyline
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. Sketches included: the Festrunk Brothers (Martin and Dan Aykroyd) in a womens' art gallery (with Larraine Newman, Lauren Hutton and John Belushi in drag); Martin as "The Elephant Guy" (with Aykroyd, Bill Murray and Lynn Redgrave); Irwin Mainway (Aykroyd) hosts a game show for stupid people (with Newman and Gregory Hines).
Country: United States
Type: scripted
Status: Current
Language: English
Release Date: November 25, 1981
Also Known As: Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
Genres
Plot Keywords
parody comedy
variety show
tv special
absurd humor
goofball
actor name in title
spoof
stand up comedy
stand up comedian
stand up
running gag
reunion
pop culture
parody
performer name in title
musical number
live performance
live audience
sketch comedy
joke
comedy troupe
comedy team
comedian
based on tv series
actor playing multiple roles
actor playing himself
character name in title
Company Credits
Production Co: Broadway Video