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Comic Actor Martin Short

Martin Short established himself as a comedic actor on SCTV and Saturday Night Live. He's famous for his physical humor, celebrity impressions, and the memorable characters he invented, like Ed Grimley. Short has since graduated to the silver screen, starring in movies like Innerspace and Three Amigos. Terry interviewed him in 1989.

Martin Short attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater
12:28

The Many Characters of Mike Myers

A rebroadcast of our interview with comic Mike Myers. At the time, he was the newest member of Saturday Night Live, where he created the characters for the sketches for "Wayne's World" and "Sprockets." Myers began his career at Second City in Toronto.

Interview
15:45

Stand-Up Comic and Actor Gilbert Gottfried

In the new animated movie Aladdin, Gottfried plays an evil parrot. His stand-up style can best be described as "cranky," with a high-decibel delivery. He's also done a stint on Saturday Night Live and was in the movie Beverly Hills Cop II.

Comedian Gilbert Gottfried
11:19

Matt Groening Introduces "The Simpsons"

Cartoonist and Simpsons creator Matt Groening. Terry interviewed him in 1989, before the television comedy launched on prime time. Groening also draws the comic strip, "Life In Hell," which appears in many alternative and college newspapers.

Interview
16:06

Comedian Susie Essman

Essman will be one of the hosts on the new HBO comedy show, "One Night Stand." She appeared in the 1988 HBO comedy special, "On Location: Women of the Night II," and in the films, "Punchline, and Crocodile Dundee II."

Interview
23:01

Actor Jason Alexander.

Actor Jason Alexander. He's best known as George Constanza on the NBC series "Seinfeld", where he plays Jerry Seinfeld's best friend. Alexander won a Tony Award in 1989 for his performance in "Jerome Robbin's Broadway."

Interview

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