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Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty
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Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty

1980-02-14 · 49 min · ★ 7.0

Comedy · TV Movie · Documentary

Steve Martin's second NBC special was made up entirely of sketches. Highlights include: Marty Robbins' "El Paso" with monkeys; "The Death Of Socrates"; and "Bizarre Oddities Of The World."

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Directors
Joseph Cates
Production companies
Aspen Film Society
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Steve MartinSteve MartinSelf / Various
Marty AllenMarty AllenIgor
Richard DeaconRichard DeaconKing of Cey What
Joyce DeWittJoyce DeWittLove God's Date
Phil FosterPhil FosterPyramid Owner
Peter GravesPeter GravesTV Director
Werner KlempererWerner KlempererPlato
Meredith MacRaeMeredith MacRaeHippie
Gary Mule DeerGary Mule DeerHippie
Louis NyeLouis NyeLaundry Customer
Regis PhilbinRegis PhilbinPublic Service Announcer
Carl ReinerCarl ReinerSportscaster
Paul ReubensPaul ReubensCafe Counter Guy
Dick SchaapSportscaster
Noah TutakKid Run Over by Steamroller

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