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Talk Show Persona
- Martin Short's talk show appearances often satirize performers' egos and artifice.
- He honed this style on Letterman, recognizing his self-deprecating humor.
Carson Nerves
- David Spade's first Carson appearance was nerve-wracking, especially following Betty Davis.
- Carson's close-up appearance and booming voice added to the intensity.
Inspiration for Ed Grimley
- Dana Carvey's wife changed outfits four times for a simple plane trip.
- This inspired Carvey's writing of Ed Grimley, who maintained childlike excitement over mundane things.