The Martin Short Show

This article is about the 1999 syndicated daytime talk show. For the 1994 TV sitcom series, see The Martin Short Show (1994 TV series).
The Martin Short Show
Presented byMartin Short
Country of originUnited States
No. of seasons1
Production
Production locationsKing World Productions
New York City, New York
Running time60 minutes
Original release
ReleaseSeptember 13, 1999 (1999-09-13) –
November 17, 2000 (2000-11-17)

The Martin Short Show is a syndicated talk show, based on the late night model, hosted by Martin Short with announcer/sidekick Michael McGrath.[1][2] The talk show aired for one season from 1999 to 2000.[3] It was produced by King World Productions. John Blanchard, who had previously worked with Martin Short on SCTV, directed the show.

One of the characters from the show, overweight celebrity interviewer Jiminy Glick, went on to be used several times outside the show, including the spin-off series Primetime Glick.

The show performed poorly in the ratings.[4]

References

  1. ^ "'Martin Short' a Shadow of His Former Self". Los Angeles Times. September 17, 1999.
  2. ^ James, Caryn (September 14, 1999). "TELEVISION REVIEW; Sending Up Talk Shows (Sort Of)". The New York Times. p. E5. Retrieved July 2, 2022.
  3. ^ Rutenberg, Jim (March 27, 2000). "MediaTalk; Martin Short Show Not Quite Canceled". The New York Times. p. C13. Retrieved July 2, 2022.
  4. ^ de Moraes, Lisa (September 27, 1999). "'Seinfeld's' Michael Richards, Shticking With NBC". The Washington Post. p. C07. Retrieved July 2, 2022.


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