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Steve Martin: The Television Stuff (SOLD OUT) Reviews

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Steve Martin remains one of the most beloved and creatively prolific talents in American comedy, but until now his body of work on television has been largely unavailable on DVD. That all changes here. From the stand-up act that made him a comedy rock star (of which only two complete performances were ever recorded, both included in this set) to his four joyfully twisted NBC sketch comedy specials, his Oscar®-nominated short film and a jewel box of additional comic bits, The Television Stuff finally delivers one of the most unique and treasured eras in Steve Martin’s celebrated career.
The Stand-up Specials
On Location With Steve Martin (Live At The Troubadour, 1976)
Homage To Steve (Includes “The Absent Minded Waiter” and Steve Live At The Universal Amphitheatre, 1979)
The NBC Specials
Steve Martin: A Wild And Crazy Guy (1978)
Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty (1980)
All Commercials . . . A Steve Martin Special (1980)
Steve Martin’s Best Show Ever (1981)
Bits And Pieces
Spanning 1966–2005, a collection of television guest appearances, speeches and music videos.
Featuring special guest appearances by Dan Aykroyd, Laraine Newman, Lauren Hutton, John Belushi, Bill Murray, Lynn Redgrave, Paul Simon, David Letterman, Carl Reiner, Eric Idle and Johnny Cash.

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When I was a kid watching specials and forming my Comedy structure, Steve Martin was a legend. As is the case, some odds bits and Bobs stuck in memory - Steve doing the "Lullaby Of Broadway" and being throws cane after cane while strutting through the park until he had dozens to hold on to; and doing "West Texas Town Of El Passo" with Chimps. This was brilliant comedy, but a rare tv special never sees the light of day to buying walmart - right? SHOUT TO THE RESCUE! I am so pleased to be able to own this fantastic material! THANK YOU!
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Posted 7 years ago
I remember seeing much of this material when I was a kid. It's even funnier now. Shout Factory has done an outstanding job gathering together odds and ends from Steve's now nearly forgotten stand-up days, as well as more recent appearances on talk shows and such. All of it is presented in excellent quality video and sound, and is probably better looking than it was when it aired. A must-have for Steve Martin fans, or anyone who wants to revisit the '70s. (I know I do all the time!)
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Posted 7 years ago