Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty
Synopsis
Steve Martin's second NBC special was made up entirely of sketches. Highlights include: Marty Robbins' "El Paso" with monkeys; "The Death Of Socrates"; and "Bizarre Oddities Of The World."
Top Cast
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Steve Martin
Self / Various
Marty Allen
Igor
Richard Deacon
King of Cey What
Joyce DeWitt
Love God's Date
Phil Foster
Pyramid Owner
Peter Graves
TV Director
Werner Klemperer
Plato
Meredith MacRae
Hippie
Gary Mule Deer
Hippie
Louis Nye
Laundry Customer
Regis Philbin
Public Service Announcer
Carl Reiner
Sportscaster
Paul Reubens
Cafe Counter Guy
Dick Schaap
Sportscaster
Noah Tutak
Kid Run Over by Steamroller
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 14, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Cates
- Screenplay & Story
- Carmen Finestra, Jack Handey, Robert Garland, Steve Martin, Michael Elias, Connie Turner
- Original Title
- Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 49m
- Production Studios
- Aspen Film Society
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Cates
Carmen Finestra, Jack Handey, Robert Garland, Steve Martin, Michael Elias, Connie Turner
Michael Chapman
Bill Breshears
Joseph Cates, William E. McEuen
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Cates
Producer
Carmen Finestra
Writer
Jack Handey
Writer
Robert Garland
Writer
Steve Martin
Writer
Michael Elias
Writer
Connie Turner
Writer
Joseph Cates
Director
Michael Chapman
Director of Photography
Bente Christensen
Production Design
Bill Breshears
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty about?
Steve Martin's second NBC special was made up entirely of sketches. Highlights include: Marty Robbins' "El Paso" with monkeys; "The Death Of Socrates"; and "Bizarre Oddities Of The World."
Who directed Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty?
Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty was directed by Joseph Cates.
Who stars in Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty?
The principal cast of Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty includes Steve Martin, Marty Allen, Richard Deacon, Joyce DeWitt, Phil Foster.
When was Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty released and how long is it?
Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 49m.