This concert was filmed in ‘79 at the Amptitheater. It was never shown in it’s entirety til ‘84. Classic Steve Martin. This is the Steve i like. The Wild and Crazy guy persona is iconic. The suit, the arrow through the head, happy feet etc. great stuff. Steve turned stand-up comedy inside out. He mocked it, played with it. He taught audiences and younger comics: it’s ok if u don’t fit Pryor, Carlin, Brenner, or Klein’s style. U can still be funny doing YOUR thing.

@ProvocateurdLiberals

4 жыл бұрын

A shrewd summary. I have pinned your comment at the top.

@ghanasoul

4 жыл бұрын

Provocateur d'Liberals Thanks. :) I’m a BIG Steve Martin fan. Especially from this period. I read his book too so i guess i got opinions of my own.

@billygarcia9885

4 жыл бұрын

@@ghanasoul Born Standing Up is my favorite celebrity memoir. He delivers a succinct but earnest summation of one of how long it took him to attune his entertaining abilities (i.e., magic, banjo playing, sketch comedy writing, acting); how long it took to be an unknown stand-up comic playing cafe open mics to nobody but the owner for him to figure out his on-stage persona; and how long it took for the bitter taste of success to settle in after a wild & crazy rise to the top.

@joseph_bunnyman318

4 жыл бұрын

You*

@chucktaylor6939

4 жыл бұрын

@@joseph_bunnyman318 i know, why type that whole thing out and use a U at the end instead of you?

This man was memeing before the internet even existed.

@fireyflower6643

5 жыл бұрын

Mesmerising

@mechan1c333

4 жыл бұрын

This man who thinks he's a comedian, is the biggest load of shit to come out the USA. FFS!

@iamkurgan1126

4 жыл бұрын

@@mechan1c333 STFU America hater!

@iamkurgan1126

4 жыл бұрын

@@sunnyjim1355 Only between certain universities and within the DOD. Noob.

@JakeJones19

4 жыл бұрын

@@mechan1c333 Steve martin is great don't lie to yourself

he's like a modern court jester

@iamkurgan1126

3 жыл бұрын

@burteriksson Ass

@devayonlett3321

3 жыл бұрын

Na that's Robin

"I do not know if my act holds up these many years later. It is not for me to decide or even think about. Sometimes I hear or see a piece of the old show, and it sounds funny; sometimes I don’t get it and can’t figure out what all the fuss was about." -Steve Martin

@axelavex9577

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed brah, Im a 2000 kid and this dude rocks. I feel todays movies are mostly trash stories and ideas (good actors yes, but movies I wobt watch again), the us ones at least.

@realityisntforeveryone6785

Жыл бұрын

This is the first time seeing the video. Have the album from when it first came out. Ñow it makes a lot more sense.

"This half of the room! Now we've got it. Now that guy!" *points at the balcony* lmao

I’m just happy he took a different path than Robin Williams. Their comedies are somewhat similar high energy absurdism. But I think Steve seems happy with his music

@iamkurgan1126

3 жыл бұрын

@burteriksson Ass

@iamkurgan1126

3 жыл бұрын

@burteriksson Im sure you do take it there. It shows in your behavior.

@iamkurgan1126

3 жыл бұрын

@burteriksson Projection from a foriegn troll that gives itself a thumbs up.

@arashkamangir331

3 жыл бұрын

It is possible to have a different view without being an asshole

@RobMacKendrick

3 жыл бұрын

It's worth pointing out that Steve decided very early in his career to stay away from all drugs, and he stuck to it. Sadly, Robin got sucked down that black hole, which did nothing to help the depression that most comics have. (Steve, too.) When I think of those two guys, who were so similar and had such a monster effect on my youth, I think that's what made the difference in their lives. Miss the hell out of Robin.

Absolutely nuts at that time. We’d never seen anything like him.

@roxyh.3011

3 жыл бұрын

Jeff Dawson people. ....it’s just good ole comedy. Enjoy it

@meman6964

6 ай бұрын

Johnathan Winters was like that before Steve. Stream of craziness ❤

25:57 Dude that comedic timing though. Steve has such a control over his material. The way he changes characters, posture, tone of voice in milliseconds is masterful.

@Livender

4 жыл бұрын

Oh man if only for that joke... This whole show was worth shooting... :D lucky the rest is f amazing too

@ignorecorporatenews

2 жыл бұрын

just read his autobiography book "Born Standing Up". . Took him 14 years of practice and experimentation barely eeking out a living to get it up to this level

@Vjl5280

2 жыл бұрын

The guy just isn’t funny.

@waclosh

Жыл бұрын

He is not. But he can immitate being funny just to fuck with people.

@Vjl5280

Жыл бұрын

@@waclosh I try, I really do. I love comedy, but this guy is a conman.

The guy is the real deal, he is a comedic giant and can absolutely shred a banjo to pieces. What an absolute legend of a man.

@Likwitswordz

6 ай бұрын

Eddie Murphy entered your bullshit...

@davidjackson2131

5 ай бұрын

Steve Martin is the m************ man

He’s been 70 years old for 40 years 😂😂😂

Society needs comedy like this again..people seem to have forgot how to laugh at silliness..this country seems to have lost its sense of humor amongst other things..thanks Steve for the forever laughs

@Shawn-rq4py

2 жыл бұрын

I agree but there are too many people that are too uptight about some of the content. Can’t laugh like we used to about anything and everything. They’d be people outraged by some of it like the cat joke for instance. They can’t just laugh they’d be Karen’s everywhere complaining about it. But I do agree w you we need this again

@Vjl5280

2 жыл бұрын

This isn’t funny

@danivanon

2 жыл бұрын

@@Shawn-rq4py there aren't that many of those people out there. Problem is they are very loud.

@loriwest4777

Жыл бұрын

True. Steve grew up watching vaudeville legends. He does it all: props, jokes, juggling, singing, banjo, balloon creatures. He doesn't just tell jokes. He's versatile and just likes to have fun with his audience.

@yorkish

Жыл бұрын

My dad introduced me to Steve. He gave me a record for "A wild and crazy guy." (has King Tut on side 2) I fell in love with his style of comedy.

I don't ever remember a crowd going that crazy at the beginning of a stand up. I've watched many from back in the 70's to 80's this man is a legend. It was a great time to be alive

Probably the biggest and most popular live comedy act in history... dude was awesome!

Definition of classic: you can watch it over and over and never stop enjoying it, i.e. Steve Martin

@axelavex9577

4 жыл бұрын

I would extend it if I am allowed. Classic = TIMELESS. Because... I... am... a... 2000kid... and find this best. Modern movies are utter trash stories and shitting on nerds not ever funny compared to this... Indeed watched this steves show 3x recently , and.. didnt even finish the last 2018 floppywood movie I dared to touch this evening or rather had to..

I didn't like Martin for no reason for many years until I actually watched him on Johnny Carson here on KZread and realized I wasn't even giving him half a chance. The man is a comedic genius.

@axelavex9577

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed, and btw im a 2000 kid who is just used to not knowing good people and givung them a chance can be fruitful.

He’s an amazing artist. Not to mention, a phenomenal musician.

@pambagwell7644

11 ай бұрын

As a kid in the 70s I find him the most entertaining comedian.

I always heard steve was truly one of the goats of stand up. I never seen him live, but incredible. Loved all his movies as an 80s kid. Legend.

25:57 I remember hearing this on a cassette when I was a kid. Thought it was the funniest line I’ve ever heard. Still love him

@BugzKiller

3 жыл бұрын

LOL I still have this LP!

@Shawn-rq4py

2 жыл бұрын

I had it on a record. Lol listened to it a lot

@tobietera

2 жыл бұрын

Me andy little brother used to piss ourselves laughing at that line, and it's still my favourite line in an amazing show 😁

@morbidmarz3710

2 жыл бұрын

This is exactly why I came looking for it on KZread.

@matrix2048

6 ай бұрын

36:14 Someone in the audience actually shouted "YOU'RE NUTS!"

Love comedians with energy like Steve and Robin Williams

@fzcbh4698

5 жыл бұрын

Me too. And since I am fan of ERB so I felt sad that they used Robin at the rap battle of stand up comedians, cause I want to see Robin Williams vs Steve Martin.

@GeauxWyatt

5 жыл бұрын

That woulda been pretty epic!

@iamkurgan1126

3 жыл бұрын

@burteriksson Ass

@muckstar23

Жыл бұрын

And Steven Wright

It's crazy just how fast paced his stand-up is.

@SpiritBear12

5 жыл бұрын

Not as fast as Robin Williams was. I swear he holds the land speed comedy record. However, they were both good!

@InigoMontoya-

3 жыл бұрын

@@SpiritBear12 , both were assisted by cocaine.

@Zamarae

7 ай бұрын

@@InigoMontoya- Hahahah I can't wait to get to that part in his biography book

Haven't heard this in 30 years and it's still one of the funniest sketches I have ever heard anybody do. He is is one of the greatest comics of all time!

Huge audience- reading his book, very interesting how young he began. What’s neat is that he is so like-able and fun. ❤️ to Steve!

Forgot how funny he was and how he seems to have not fallen into the dark side of comedians, and is still around!!

@BugzKiller

3 жыл бұрын

You mean by od'ing on drugs? I know what you mean

Forty-one years ago and still as much joyful, silly, absurdist fun as it ever was. I LOVE this guy! So many good memories of listening to his comedy albums with friends and laughing so hard we cried.

@tompaul2591

Жыл бұрын

Anna knew she had to have a new pair of shoes

@thetruthfromthefuture

Жыл бұрын

I think your math was off?

Can we just put some respect on this man right here. We don’t produce artists of this calibre anymore. Comedian, musician, writer and actor. Martin along with John Candy and John Hughes made my favourite childhood movie. Plains Trains and Automobiles. I watched that film with my dad and we laughed until will cried. That film has so much heart it’s just beautiful. I watched it recently decades later and the ending made me cry. I suppose I’m getting sentimental with age. Steve Martin like Candy is a legend and should never be forgotten.

@dilanlake8870

7 ай бұрын

The greatest artist to ever live. Only a handful have even came close to the amount of talent. Shel Silverstein is the only other even in the same galaxy as Steve

This performance is a compilation of some if his greatest work hence the reaction from the audience. If you don't know his work it feels like you've been left out of the inside joke.

@Doppelfrog

4 жыл бұрын

It hasn't aged well. Most of this isn't funny.

@elizabeth1703

4 жыл бұрын

@@Doppelfrog depends how sensitive you are to history. if you do like trying to understand different times and contexts, you can start to get it, i mean if its your humour

@iamkurgan1126

3 жыл бұрын

@burteriksson When you stop talking out your ass.

@iamkurgan1126

3 жыл бұрын

@burteriksson Give him a junior gman badge. He gave himself a thumbs .up. No surprise coming from a foriegn troll.

@iamkurgan1126

3 жыл бұрын

@burteriksson KZread has no block and ignore you idiot foriegn hypocrite. That was easy to smoke you out. Give yourself another thumbs up loser.

Thank you so much for this upload. We can always have a way to enjoy the past

Thanks for posting takes me back first time I heard "Rambling Guy"--"cat juggling" and "lets get small" He is the real deal

This brings back so many great memories of my sister and I watching anything Steve Martin. Our humor was totally molded by him. I absolutely love that he is still going strong . He and Martin Short are going on tour and I’m so upset I can’t catch it!!! 😢

Truly a performer for the ages.. Imagine how amazing it would have been to see him at this point in his career.

@zazenforever4940

Жыл бұрын

I did. In 1978 at the NY State Fair. He was fantastic.

People have forgotten that he wasn't a comedian. He was a ROCK STAR COMEDIAN. He was probably the first comedian to do stadiums. He was that big in the seventies! He was doing sold out shows every night for years! Not to mention that his act consisted of the original idea that trying not to be funny was hilarious. A genius and an innovator! You have to see the STEVE documentary!

Im a 2000 kid but old comedy and movies are soo much better than today jeez Today is only trash - good actors - but trash stories and ideas. This dude is great! Highly recommended

Omg! Idk how I got here. I remembered watching him back in high school. All my friends too. I'm 50yo now . Wow. He's so funny. Tku!!

Imagine seeing this show at the Universal Amphitheater in '78 with The Blues Brothers as the opener! Epic!

@tonylombardi4661

3 жыл бұрын

My friends and I did as 18 years old kids. SNL was a must watch and Steve Martin was a rock star. The Blues Brothers were amazing and then Steve Martin hits a grand slam. We were fortunate to watch a terrific performance. I remembered almost all the jokes playing this back. Great night and for $9.75.

@kennethsizer6217

3 жыл бұрын

@@tonylombardi4661 👍👍👍👍👍

He changed comedy back then. A true genius.

SUCH A CLASSIC SHOW. STEVE MARTIN IS ONE OF THE GREATS

thank you sir. don't ever regret your actions of this evening.

There is so much great stuff in this set, and that banjo arrangement of "Simple Gifts" at 28:49 is totally beautiful!!!

@timtrainor9720

2 жыл бұрын

It brought tears to me.

Just watched Comedians in cars getting coffee. I've always admired Steve Martin, Even more so now. Hard working comedian.

@Dextrome

5 жыл бұрын

heh that's how I got here, never saw his standup before

Steve martin is a treasure.

@Vjl5280

2 жыл бұрын

He’s also not funny

I went to high school with him in Garden Grove, California in 1961. He was crazy back then. Still is.

@pambagwell7644

11 ай бұрын

Are serious?

Es sensacional! Nunca lo había visto y me hizo llorar de la risa. Este show es una obra de arte. Gracias por subirlo!!!

I was there in the last row! The Blues Brothers opened. 😁

@Farhadten

4 ай бұрын

I was actually wondering if there was an opening act. Thanks! By the way, this is my first time checking this out- this reception is absolutely insane! The applause was 30% of the show. How was he so popular? Did he do small clubs with this material and then a special? I don’t get where all this comedy is coming from

I was born 5 years after this performance. Drawn here by Bo Burnham. Art is not dead, until it is to you.

"I bet this guy can't juggle" instead of fumbling the balls they just fall through his hands... lol Thanks for the upload, really made my day!

One of the largest legends

You have to remember this was 30 years ago, times were different. He has some much energy though when he moves on stage and not negative energy or racist stuff. He also isnt afraid to make fool of himself in a good way.

@ProvocateurdLiberals

5 жыл бұрын

Fine. Take a walk. There are _billions_ of other vids on YT.

@gregfaber3417

5 жыл бұрын

X Man the be all and say all about comedy. Comedy is subjective. Dont like it? Great, watch something else. Troll

@taydrabrookshire347

5 жыл бұрын

Yep. There’s a context to everything.

@goromaster10

5 жыл бұрын

@@xman2738 Read his biography Born standing up.. really, I was never his fan, but that book is great

He's still one of the greats with dynamic ability

When you’re having a bad day just watch this

Steve Martin is a fucking legend, end of sentence.

19:37 "Oh no I'm getting happy feet!" The most crazy and unique stand-up performance 😆

Some context for the year 2021: In 1979, Los Angeles, at a Steve Martin show, nearly everyone would have smoked weed in the audience. It wasn't legal. So you waited until the lights went down and everyone lit up. That's why the lighter tributes, now smartphone flashlights, at rock shows in the 1970s. It was the "inside d/l" thing to do. You went to shows to rebel and get high in public. So everyone was high and wasted. This sort of concert culture would abruptly end the next year. By 81 ushers were forbidding weed (but not tobacco) at shows. nationwide.

@vapour_focus

Жыл бұрын

Weird, I watched this when I was high and couldn't grasp on the material. Though when I was sober I laughed in tears 😄 Seeing this live is of course another thing altogether.

28:49 The best part of the whole show. You're welcome

@liamtierney8774

3 жыл бұрын

What’s the song name?

@liamtierney8774

3 жыл бұрын

@@dereklynch5304 cheers

I love Steve Martin, no one like him ever!!

@ProvocateurdLiberals

4 жыл бұрын

Okay, Woke Snowflake.

This is peak Steve.

PURE GOLD!!!

This happened over forty years ago... and I *still* spilled my drink all over myself. At multiple points. Steve, you are THE MAN.

@pambagwell7644

11 ай бұрын

Still funny as always.

He's brilliant. Love the clean humor ! ❤️❤️❤️

@daman7387

3 жыл бұрын

There's some pretty dirty stuff sprinkled in there. Are you just saying that the clean parts are what you liked? I'd agree with that

@MarkLipka

2 жыл бұрын

*You must have missed the part at @**25:57**!*

The new phone book’s here! The new phone book’s here!

The funniest dude ever who had two telomeres total for hair pigment. As a balding fan, I both empathize and idolize this trailblazer. Thank you Steve, for all you've given us.

When he was on the top of his game,watched this a couple times back then,including New Years Eve when HBO had a bunch of comedian shows on New Years Eve

True comedic genius. 👌

@thebrazilianatlantis165

6 жыл бұрын

"Steve Martin's brilliant.... That man's an artist." -- Richard Pryor

@mes98yng22

6 жыл бұрын

Joseph Scott He never said he’s funny. Just an artist

36:07 this had me dying. The way he responded to the random heckle was so natural, you’d think it was part of his act.

Always loved Steve

Genius of the Comedy stage 👍

little known fact: the blues brothers recorded their classic live album when they opened for steve on this tour when he played new york.

The King of comedy.

Loved this show, I remember when it was on the first time

Steve Martin is an absolute genius and a masterpiece !!

@pambagwell7644

11 ай бұрын

Truly he is.

I have this on a long play album from when I was a kid, it's so much better to see

@pambagwell7644

11 ай бұрын

As a kid in the 70s I find him the most entertaining comedian.

genius, steve at his very best

We saw him at Universal Ampitheatre back then...with Janis Ian...what a great night that was!!

@ProvocateurdLiberals

5 жыл бұрын

Wow - wish I'd seen that.

@lynn1464

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome you got to see him live

@MrsPicklesIsHome

3 жыл бұрын

Now THAT is a show. Nice!

That's amazing!

I had seen this Many times! Then with some Columbia House 8-Tracks. I listened with my Mind's -Eye forever!

So good with a crowd.

What a phenomenal performer he is!

I had his album. ❤❤❤❤Steve Martin!!!

Extraordinary!! A Jack of all Trades. Think his tombstone should read, “Wild & Crazy Guy!” 10 thumbs up!

5:29 Notice his laser-like focus on his banjo playing.

I don’t get people that don’t find this hilarious. Are you trying to have a bad time? It’s a comedy show. This is one of the best sets I’ve ever seen, along with Ron White, Bill Burr, Jim Carrey, George Carlin, Bill Hicks, Dave Chapelle, etc.

@joedohn9727

5 жыл бұрын

Bailey Epstein dude you’re being like a narc...you’re being so narcoleptic right now...

@MrDubyadee1

5 жыл бұрын

Bailey Epstein you are one of the butts of his jokes so it’s no wonder you don’t get it.

@djones148

5 жыл бұрын

@@MrDubyadee1 well-said, sir.

@iamkurgan1126

4 жыл бұрын

@@baileyepstein8504 👎

Always my favorite comedien! I LOVE YOU, STEVE MARTIN!

I'm going to weep like a little boy when this comedic genius leaves earth.

@lynn1464

5 жыл бұрын

Me too

@taydrabrookshire347

3 жыл бұрын

I’d deflate

Wow... he’s got great timing

Best guy in comedy... ❤️

Love seeing The Fonz at the end. So serious with his prop. 😂

They just loved the guy.

Never heard Steve play banjo before, so you can imagine my surprise when he busted that bad boy out.

people remember , this is when everyone was somewhat happy !!!!!

@leoSaunders

5 жыл бұрын

membeee Chewbacca?

@iamkurgan1126

4 жыл бұрын

Damn straight Ralph! I wish I had a time machine!

@axelavex9577

4 жыл бұрын

Dude im a 2000 kid, and i find Steve is really great. Better than any modern movie, because every today is trash movies witg bad story brainwashing and non sense just using good actors to spread trash. So browsing old stuff has for me already 10x more view time than anything modern, I can tell you anything moderb I dont watch a second time. This comedy by steve is already watched 3x this evening. -wr

@axelavex9577

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry for typos, its late and from phonee, cheers

@pickabar

3 жыл бұрын

Nah, people were unhappy then too. Plus you couldn’t just pull up a video of almost anything for free.

He was like the Elvis of comedy for a while. .It’s fun to catch him on reruns of the Gong Show panel too.

Best comedian. No one like him ❤️🙏🏽👑

Total BADASS.

Henry Winkler showing up at the end. Absolutely iconic

@ProvocateurdLiberals

2 жыл бұрын

At his best in Happy Days I believe.

He was the Beatles of Stand Up

@dansmith1661

4 жыл бұрын

The Beatles blew

@galetinm

Жыл бұрын

@@dansmith1661 you blow

this is the DVD edited version-all the copyright stuff has been taken out THE VHS HAS MORE

Ha! Love this guy. I have great memories of blasting this album out my friends second story window while swimming in her pool. And smoke a little pot. We would just laugh and laugh… Maybe it was the pot.. Still great memories..

@ProvocateurdLiberals

Жыл бұрын

It's brilliant stoned, yes.

be obsequious, purple and clairvoyant........

@tompaul2591

Жыл бұрын

Live in a swamp and be 3 dimensional

The 70s definitely gave us some of the greatest stand up comedians of all time. Martin, pryor, carlin, rodney, robin williams...

@ProvocateurdLiberals

10 ай бұрын

Who's Carlin and who's Rodney?

Read “Cruel Shoes” and “Born Standing Up”. This man is an entertainer par excellence.

@scottmasson3039

3 жыл бұрын

Cruel shoes is great. I was obsessed with him when I was like 6 years old. I was reading Cruel Shoes in elementary school at 7 years old, and did a book report on it. my teacher was totally confused when i was talking about “how to fold soup” in front of my class. 😂

No way Henry Winkler just in the back holding up that Egypt prop 💀

STEVE MARTIN & RICHARD PRYOR THE FUNNIEST MEN IN COMEDY HISTORY!

@ProvocateurdLiberals

5 жыл бұрын

Pryor? No.

@krjna5356

5 жыл бұрын

@@ProvocateurdLiberals Can't believe you don't think so! To bad!

@rcche3778

5 жыл бұрын

Ok, grampie

@iamkurgan1126

4 жыл бұрын

@Joeys right hand squeeze See above.

@iamkurgan1126

4 жыл бұрын

@Joeys right hand squeeze The greatest generation survived the Depression and WW2. None of what you said applies to me or any Boomer/GenXer I know. You know nothing. Like every other self-destructive, clueless millenial.