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Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas (1985): Cast

Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas (1985) movie poster

Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas is a 1985 comedy directed by John Blanchard, starring Martin Short, Eugene Levy and John Candy. It runs 1 hour.

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Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas (1985) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Director
John Blanchard
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas About?

The premise of Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas without spoilers.

A Showtime‑original comedy special starring Martin Short, packed with a blend of musical numbers and sketch comedy. Short is joined by several SCTV alumni, bringing back beloved characters such as Ed Grimley, Jackie Rogers Jr., a lampooned Jerry Lewis, and many other outrageous personas and parodies.

Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas Themes & Keywords

· 27 tags
  • satire comedy
  • parody comedy
  • tv special
  • variety show
  • stand up comedy
  • spoof
  • social satire
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  • reunion
  • pop culture
  • performer name in title
  • parody
+15 more
  • monologue
  • live performance
  • joke
  • impersonation
  • celebrity impersonation
  • celebrity
  • based on tv series
  • actor playing himself
  • comedy troupe
  • improvisation
  • actor playing multiple roles
  • canadian humor
  • sketch comedy
  • second city
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas Cast & Characters

Martin Short leads the cast, with Eugene Levy as Stupid Eddie and John Candy as Marcel. Directed by John Blanchard; 7 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from John Blanchard

More films directed by John Blanchard: Shriek If You Know What I Did Last Friday the Thirteenth, The Rocket Boy, Really Weird Tales and Loose Ends.

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Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas?

Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas released?

Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas was released in 1985.

Who directed Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas?

Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas was directed by John Blanchard.

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Who is in the cast of Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas?

Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas stars Martin Short, Eugene Levy as Stupid Eddie and John Candy as Marcel, among 7 credited actors.

Does Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas have a post-credit scene?

No. Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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