Martin Short and Steve Martin sit down with Conan O’Brien to discuss their working partnership, cameo appearances, and run-ins with Elvis and Frank Sinatra. They also reminisce about childhood memories, comedic interactions, and meeting famous people. A lighthearted and comical conversation with entertaining anecdotes.
Meeting Elvis Presley was a memorable experience for Steve Martin, who had a positive interaction with the legendary musician.
Martin Short had the opportunity to meet Frank Sinatra and was thrilled to have a brief conversation with one of his idols.
Working together, Martin and Steve have created a successful comedy act and emphasize the importance of surrounding oneself with supportive colleagues.
Deep dives
Meeting Elvis Presley
In 1971, Steve Martin had the opportunity to meet Elvis Presley after opening for Ann-Margret at the Hilton in Las Vegas. Elvis complimented Steve's sense of humor and they engaged in conversation. Elvis showed Steve his collection of guns and they had a pleasant interaction.
Encountering Frank Sinatra
Martin Short met Frank Sinatra at George Slaughter's house after a Sinatra and Shirley MacLaine concert at the Greek Theater. Diana Shore introduced Martin to Frank, and Frank greeted him with a line reminiscent of Guys and Dolls. They had a brief conversation, with Martin being thrilled to meet one of his idols.
Enjoying Comedy Interviews
Martin and Steve began working together after a successful comedy interview they did for a comedy festival in 2011. They found that combining Martin's material with Steve's songs and funny intros created a great show and continued to refine their act.
The lasting impact of Three Amigos
The podcast discusses how the film Three Amigos has gained a dedicated following and continues to be beloved by fans, even years after its release. The hosts talk about how the movie has become a cult classic and is frequently mentioned as a favorite by various artists, musicians, and comedians. They share their own experiences of the film's enduring popularity and how it has resonated with audiences.
The joy of collaborating and reminiscing
The conversation revolves around the joy and camaraderie of working together and creating comedic moments. The hosts emphasize the importance of surrounding oneself with kind and supportive colleagues who share the same goals. They share anecdotes about memorable experiences, including meeting famous celebrities like Frank Sinatra and Johnny Carson. The hosts also discuss the unpredictable nature of what resonates with audiences and the impact their work has on people.
Martin Short feels duped about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Steve Martin feels sad about being Conan O’Brien’s only friend.
Martin and Steve sit down to talk with Conan about his cameo appearance in their live show, season 3 of Only Murders in the Building, the origin of their working partnership, and run-ins with Elvis and Frank Sinatra.
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This episode was recorded on 5/17/2023.
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