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All Commercials... A Steve Martin Special
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All Commercials... A Steve Martin Special

1980-09-30 · 50 min · ★ 6.0

Comedy · TV Movie · Documentary

Steve Martin's third NBC special serves as a salute to 1970s television commercials. Taking shots at everything from "Suzy Chapstick" to Palmolive to advertising agencies, this special showcased Martin's genius for physical comedy.

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Directors
Walter C. Miller
Production companies
Joseph Cates Productions, 40 Share Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Steve MartinSteve MartinSelf
Anne LockhartAnne LockhartSelf
Antonio FargasAntonio FargasSelf
Paul ReubensPaul ReubensSelf
Robert KleinRobert KleinSelf
Louis NyeLouis NyeSelf
Avery SchreiberAvery SchreiberSelf
Walter C. MillerWalter C. MillerSelf
Pat ProftPat ProftSelf
Julann GriffinJulann GriffinSelf
Gayle CrofootDancer

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