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Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty (1980): Cast

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Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty is a 1980 comedy documentary directed by Joseph Cates, starring Steve Martin, Carl Reiner and Paul Reubens. It runs 49 minutes.

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Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty (1980) movie poster
Released
Runtime
49 min
Director
Joseph Cates
Genres
Comedy , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty About?

The premise of Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty without spoilers.

In his second NBC special, Steve Martin delivers a full series of comic sketches. Among the memorable numbers are a slapstick rendition of Marty Robbins' 'El Paso' performed with monkeys, a satirical take titled 'The Death of Socrates,' and a quirky segment called 'Bizarre Oddities of the World.'

Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty Themes & Keywords

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  • sketch comedy
  • tv special
  • absurd humor
  • goofball
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty Cast & Characters

Steve Martin leads the cast, with Carl Reiner as Sportscaster and Paul Reubens as Cafe Counter Guy. Directed by Joseph Cates; 15 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty

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From the director

More from Joseph Cates

More films directed by Joseph Cates: The Fat Spy, Who Killed Teddy Bear? and Girl of the Night.

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FAQ

Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty?

Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty runs 49 minutes.

When was Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty released?

Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty was released on February 14, 1980.

Who directed Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty?

Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty was directed by Joseph Cates.

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Who is in the cast of Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty?

Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty stars Steve Martin, Carl Reiner as Sportscaster and Paul Reubens as Cafe Counter Guy, among 15 credited actors.

Does Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty have a post-credit scene?

No. Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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