8.5
Is The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show worth watching?
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ExcellentGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.5).
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ExcellentGoodWatch scoreSummary
Late night, sketch/variety comedy special starring comedian Martin Short. It features most of Marty's classic characters: Ed Grimley, Jackie Rogers Jr, Irving Cohen, and, from the SNL days, lawyer Nathan Thurm.
Good for
- Family movie night
- Friends night
- Party vibe
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Not for scares, brutality or tears.
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- Directed by
- Eugene Levy, John Blanchard
- Written by
- Martin Short, Michael Short, Paul Flaherty
- Produced by
- Kimber Rickabaugh
- Music by
- Ed Alton
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Facts
May 20, 1995 · 1 h 30 min · Comedy, TV Movie
- Released
- May 20, 1995
- Runtime
- 1 h 30 min
- Genres
- Comedy, TV Movie
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United States
Q&A
4 questions, like "Is The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show worth watching?"
Questions about The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
Will The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show make me laugh?
Funny
Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).
Can I half-watch The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.