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Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas (1985)
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Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
Story:
A made for Showtime network comedy special with numerous skits and music starring Martin Short and featuring a number of his fellow SCTV cast members. The special has skits with characters such as Ed Grimley, Jackie Rogers Jr., Jerry Lewis, and many more.
Style:
sketch comedy, lighthearted, parody, slapstick, spoof, campy, nostalgic
Plot:
variety show, satire, irreverent, improv, sketch, celebrity, impersonation, joke, monologue, pop culture, social satire, celebrity impersonation, live performance, stand up comedy, laughter, stand up, celebrity cameo, actor playing himself, reunion, canadian humor
Time:
80s
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