Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas
1985 · 60 min · ★ 9.3 · Comedy, TV Movie
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.
Directed by John Blanchard · Written by Dick Blasucci
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