Ipod Shuffle with Chuck Hogan Oct 30, 2009
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HEALTH SEC SICK? Oct 22, 2009
Right now she looks like a Martin Short character. Posted by: swenjurgen | October 21, 2009 12:33 PM. (The Drudge Report)
Paul Shaffer could have been in 'Seinfeld' Oct 17, 2009
Among those who dropped by were the Beach Boys' Al Jardine -- who joined in for "Help Me, Rhonda" -- Martin Short and girl group belter Darlene Love. Shaffer also took questions from the audience. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Actors rise to conquer Goldsmith's classic comedy Oct 16, 2009
Ashmanskas' Broadway credits include musicals like "Gypsy" and "Little Me" and comedies like "Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me" which earned him a Tony Award nomination. Jon Patrick Walker, who spent part of last summer at Central Park's Delacorte Theatre in "Twelfth Night," plays Marlow, whom he says "suffers from a decidedly odd affliction" that sets much of the comedy in motion. (NJ.com -- Times)
Star keeps 'Promises' Oct 14, 2009
produced a concert version of "Promises, Promises" 12 years ago that starred Martin Short and Kerry O'Malley. It was great fun, as snappy as a gin and tonic on a summer afternoon. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Daily television listings Oct 9, 2009
Martin Short; Jeff Lewis. Also: Cory Chisel performs. (Boston Globe)
Will Letterman's Humor-Filled Apology Work? Oct 8, 2009
Martin told "The View" that he and comedian Martin Short had tossed around the idea of playing a joke on Letterman. Martin would confess to having had his own and then ask Short to come out on stage. (ABC News)
Letterman apologizes to wife Oct 6, 2009
Noting the cool fall weather, he reported, "It's chilly outside my house; chilly INSIDE my house." Then he cautioned the audience, "This is only Phase 1 of the scandal. Phase 2: Next week I go on 'Oprah' and sob." A bit later, guest Steve Martin gave Letterman his kidding consolation: "It proves that you're a human being. And we weren't really that sure before." Martin Short, making an unannounced appearance, playfully plopped himself in Martin's lap ... In this publicity image released by CBS,... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Scandal could be Lettermans defining moment Oct 6, 2009
John Paul Filo / CBSSteve Martin, center, brought along Martin Short, right, during his visit to The Late Show with David Letterman on Monday night. . (MSNBC -- Television)
David Letterman Jokes, Apologizes Oct 6, 2009
Martin Short, making an unannounced appearance, playfully plopped himself in Martin's lap. "You spend one more minute on his lap, you're gonna get blackmailed," Letterman quipped. (Click2Houston, TX)
Letterman apologizes to wife on Monday's show Oct 6, 2009
He also joked about the situation with guests Steve Martin and Martin Short ... In this publicity image released by CBS, Steve Martin, left, is seated as Martin Short shakes hands with host David Letterman, center, during a taping of "The Late Show with David Letterman," on Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in New York. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Paul Shaffer's Showbiz Journey Oct 5, 2009
"Stephen Schwartz just said, 'I've never heard anyone pound a piano like that,' and made him musical director," said actor Martin Short, who also won a part that day, and who has been Shaffer's friend ever since. "A lot of people came in, Gilda Radner got up on stage, pigtails to the side and sang "Zippity Doo Da," and I thought, 'Oh, that poor thing. Look at her.' And they said, 'you're hired,'" Short remembered. (CBS News)
'Damages' Augments Cast For Third Season Sep 24, 2009
FX's legal thriller Damages is bolstering its cast with Campbell Scott and Martin Short signing on as series regulars, while Lily Tomlin and Keith Carradine are slated to guest-star for the upcoming season, premiering in January. Production of the acclaimed series, which was nominated for seven Emmy Awards and Glenn Close took home the statue for outstanding lead actress in a drama series for a second straight year, begins Sept. 23 on the 13-episode third season in New YorkScott (The Secret... (Multichannel News)
FX's 'Damages' expands cast with Short, Scott Sep 23, 2009
Campbell Scott and Martin Short have signed on as regulars, joining Close, Rose Byrne and Tate Donovan, the FX cable TV network said Tuesday. Lily Tomlin and Keith Carradine will make guest appearances on the series, which stars Close as a ruthless attorney. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
On Demand movie picks Sep 4, 2009
Martin Short is a hapless male fairy godmother whose feeble attempts to grant a little girl s wish go comically awry. (PG; runs through Sept. 24). (Boston Globe)
The week ahead: nightlife Jul 16, 2009
MARTIN SHORT Short isn t a stand-up comedian in the traditional sense, so expect this show to be well-stocked with his characters, from the wildly inappropriate talk-show host Jiminy Glick to the clueless stand-up (and failed synchronized swimmer) Lawrence Orbach, with maybe a musical number or two. July 17, 7:30 p.m. $39-$52. (Boston Globe)
Kristin Chenowith to mark theater debut Jul 2, 2009
The October performance will begin the center s 2009-2010 season, which also will include performances by cellist Yo-Yo Ma, the Martha Graham Dance Co., jazz musicians Herb Alpert and Arturo Sandoval, and actors Jason Alexander, John Cleese and Martin Short. The renovation was staggered to allow the center to continue offering cultural and artistic events over the course of last year. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Turner Teams With Sponsors On Very Funny' Festival Jun 16, 2009
They will air the following weekend on TBS, with Let Freedom Hum -An Evening of Comedy, hosted by Martin Short premiering June 26; Ellen's Bigger Longer and Wider Show, presented by Ellen DeGeneres, debuting June 27; and Comedy You Can Believe In, with David Alan Grier, starting June 28. The customized promotions comprise an on-site interactive and promotional presence; branded online exposure; custom tune-ins, cross-network promos and such additional marketing elements as "The Twix Funniest... (Multichannel News)
Best supporting actress showdown May 21, 2009
They might as well have cast Martin Short. Fox Searchlight PicturesLaura Linney. (MSNBC -- Academy Awards)
More Top Stories Apr 29, 2009
INTERNATIONAL: Whoopi, Martin Short to host comedy fest's Gala - 4/28/09 2:25pm. LOST' 100TH EPISODE: Nearly one-third of viewers watch on DVR Susan Young - 4/28/09 2:11pm. (Variety)
The director, the killer and the classic buffoon Apr 1, 2009
The Hollywood equivalent has been played by Robin Williams and Martin Short. "He is always between 30 and 40," says Veber, 71. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
A party with Marty, and a trip down memory lane Apr 1, 2009
Fans of the legendary comedy series SCTV will be glad to know that on the day Martin Short (Marty to friends) took phone calls promoting his shows this weekend at Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, Ont ... Martin Short in Toronto last summer ... Short won a Broadway Tony for Little Me and toured with his show Martin Short, Fame Becomes Me, a review that allowed him to reprise his 2001-03 Comedy Central creation, Jiminy Glick, the tactless-as-he-is-fat TV host. (Globe and Mail)
Standing up proudly for the subtle art of standup Mar 22, 2009
" Comedy ain't easy, then, not even for the naturally funny. Jon Lovitz plays the Panasonic Theatre tomorrow, 7:30 p.m., $41 and $52, 651 Yonge St., 416-872-1212. Toronto comedy calendar Ron James Folksy and whip-smart, the little guy does his Mental as Anything theatre show for six nights. March 26 to 28 and April 2 to 4. Winter Garden Theatre, 416-870-8000. Martin Short The former member of Saturday Night Live and Second City has durable characters and an impish charm at his disposal. April 3... (Globe and Mail)
Suddenly Skinny: How Jessica Simpson Dropped the Pounds Mar 12, 2009
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen, Martin Short and his wife all enjoying dinner at W Los Angeles NINETHIRTY restaurant before heading over to a show at the Geffen Playhouse on Monday evening. Katy Perry shooting a scene for her new music video "Waking Up in Vegas" in the valet at the Palms Casino Resort and a Sky Villa in the Fantasy Tower on Tuesday night. (Fox News)
Stars at Geffen gala prove the show must go on Mar 11, 2009
Other celebrities in attendance included Helen Mirren, Brendan Fraser and Martin Short. "I'm Mr. Rita Wilson!" bellowed Hanks, joking as photographers asked to snap his picture. (USA Today -- Life)
Geeks May Be Chic, But Negative Nerd Stereotype Still Exists, Professor Says Mar 9, 2009
(Think Martin Short as nerd-extraordinaire Ed Grimley. But more important, Kendall discovered that nerds are often represented in a way that is specifically contrasted with black males. (Science Daily)
THREE Amigos, not TWO! Mar 6, 2009
Do you like Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, and Martin Short. Personally, I thought Steve Martin was funnier opposite Queen Latifah in Brining Down the House , with a little Eugene Levy sprinkled in. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Le Mans Racers Slowed Down as Recession Restrains Backing of Millionaires Feb 27, 2009
Three-driver teams need to spend at least 300,000 euros ($382,470) to cover equipment, fuel and other costs, says Martin Short, owner of the Cambridge, England-based squad. His team lost as a sponsor last year and costs rose after the U.K. pound slid 18 percent in the last year to a record low against the euro. (Bloomberg)
