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Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
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Steve Martin's Best Show Ever

1981-11-25 · 50 min · ★ 7.6

Comedy · TV Movie · Documentary

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.

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Directors
Dave Wilson, Eric Idle
Production companies
Broadway Video
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Steve MartinSteve MartinSelf / Various
Dan AykroydDan AykroydYortuk Festrunk / Irwin Mainway / Alexander Haig / Dr. Treves
Bill MurrayBill MurrayBytes
John BelushiJohn BelushiZhelezna Postruk
Eric IdleEric IdleReporter
Laraine NewmanLaraine NewmanThe Artist's Friend / Mona
Al FrankenAl FrankenSelf
Paul ShafferPaul ShafferSelf / Jo Jo the Dog-Faced Boy
Don PardoDon PardoSelf - Announcer (voice)
Tom DavisTom DavisSelf
Jim DowneyJim DowneySelf
Gregory HinesGregory HinesSelf / Lionel Foot
Lauren HuttonLauren HuttonThe Artist
Lynn RedgraveLynn RedgraveMrs. Kendal
Emily PragerEmily PragerThe Artist's Friend
Alan ZweibelAlan ZweibelMan in Art Gallery

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