Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life

I'm a comedy fan but somehow both Steve Martin and Martin Short have escaped me. As someone who's never experienced their comedy, I had a truly pleasant experience. They have a great comradery and bounce off each other well. A little over rehearsed at times, but it made me smile and feel a little warm inside. Martin Short's impressions were excellent, and whilst his physical comedy doesn't always sit well with me, his 70s style comedy transcends the ages. Steve Martin almost seems a bystander to Short's comedy at times, but his stories make up for it (as the far better storyteller). Overall, it's a pleasant watch that is nothing like today's comedy. Apparently these two comedians have influenced today's prominent comics, and you can tell. Louis CK gets his story style from Short, Gervais pulls from Martin's intelligent wit and self deprecation. As long as you expect an understated experience to enjoy two people working well together, you will have an entirely pleasant experience. 7/10

This special was great! It was exactly what I'd hoped for and more. The fact that Martin and Short were at the height of their careers in the 1970s and '80s doesn't mean that they've suddenly become unfunny. My only critique is that it wasn't a bit longer.

Every bad review here is ridiculous. People upset over jokes are people that should skip comedy shows. Others who thought this was somehow self-congratulatory of the team is taking everything literally. What you saw is called satire; look into it. And finally my very favorite reviewer who felt "insulted" because there may have been jokes or lines that weren't politically correct. And then, to take time out of his precious little free time, (wait, I'm weeping!) to write a review because he was just so angry, as if Martin and Short had personally insulted him.

Again, the special is great! And boy, do I miss the IMDb message boards sometimes....

Fantastic show. Two great comedians who met on the set of one of the all time classic comedies - The Three Amigos. It's great how they bounce off each other. Definitely one to watch

Ignore the haters! People today don't understand tasteful, articulate, and classic humor. Martin and Short are hilarious, delivering their lines with ease and yet with a dab of spontaneity. Their comedy isn't too off color but has a bit of an edge surrounded with a family vibe. The music was great too! Watch and appreciate these legends.

The concept is heartening, if not the execution. My wife went to see this show last year and said it was much funnier in person (also adding that it's been truncated for Netflix consumption). Martin and Short are two reliable names in comedy, and getting to see these two on stage is appealing, let me tell you. Not all of the jokes were gold, and only a couple of them really close the deal.

But as much as Steve Martin owns the stage with his banjo (and a top-shelf backing from the Steep Canyon Rangers), Martin Short's mildly deranged sense of humor provides the memorable gags.

In the end, an enjoyable evening.