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Is The Martin Short Show worth watching?
56
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 45%). Audiences rate it higher (65 out of 100) than critics (45).
The Martin Short Show
1994·Show
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A , comedy series: .
Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe
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The former `Saturday Night Live' regular plays a variety-show host who's ready for prime time. This series was not; it aired only three episodes and spawned an `SNL' spoof called `The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show.'
Sketch ComedyVariety ShowCelebrity-DrivenPhysical HumorCringe HumorMeta-CommentaryPop Culture SatireLight EntertainmentStar Vehicle
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Is The Martin Short Show okay for kids?
NR
Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
How long does it take to watch The Martin Short Show?
4 h
About 4 hours: 8 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each since 1994, and it's still in production.
Will The Martin Short Show make me laugh?
Funny
Yes: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).
Will I feel good after watching The Martin Short Show?
BleakHopeful
Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 5 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.