Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty
1980, English. Directed by Joseph Cates.
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."
- Runtime
- 0h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty is streaming on Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- Joseph CatesDirector
- Steve MartinSelf / Various
- Marty AllenIgor
- Richard DeaconKing of Cey What
- Joyce DeWittLove God's Date
- Phil FosterPyramid Owner
- Peter GravesTV Director
- Werner KlempererPlato
- Meredith MacRaeHippie
- Gary Mule DeerHippie
- Louis NyeLaundry Customer
- Regis PhilbinPublic Service Announcer
- Carl ReinerSportscaster
Details
- Released
- 14 February 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Michael Elias, Carmen Finestra, Robert Garland
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Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty: quick answers
Is Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty worth watching?
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How long is Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty?
Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty runs 49 minutes (0h 49m).
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Which OTT platform is Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty on?
Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty is streaming on Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty?
If you liked Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty, try John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid, Kevin Hart: Seriously Funny, Robin Williams: Live on Broadway.
Who directed Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty?
Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty (1980) was directed by Joseph Cates and stars Steve Martin, Marty Allen, Richard Deacon.