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Morgan Neville's "STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces"
Manage episode 410812199 series 3004047
Eric Newman speaks with director Morgan Neville about his new film "STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces," which explores the legendary comedian's meteoric rise to standup stardom, his abrupt pivot to TV and film, and his return to stage in the present as he and close friend Martin Short prep a new comedy tour. Eric and Morgan discuss the treasure trove of never-before-seen archival that brings Martin's early career to life, what Morgan has learned about fame and the psychology of entertainers from his storied work documenting the lives of cultural luminaries, and much more.
writingComedystandupSNLMoviesTVStageactingDocumentaryMorgan NevilleEric NewmanLos Angeles Review of BooksSteve Martinfame101 episodes
Manage episode 410812199 series 3004047
Eric Newman speaks with director Morgan Neville about his new film "STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces," which explores the legendary comedian's meteoric rise to standup stardom, his abrupt pivot to TV and film, and his return to stage in the present as he and close friend Martin Short prep a new comedy tour. Eric and Morgan discuss the treasure trove of never-before-seen archival that brings Martin's early career to life, what Morgan has learned about fame and the psychology of entertainers from his storied work documenting the lives of cultural luminaries, and much more.
writingComedystandupSNLMoviesTVStageactingDocumentaryMorgan NevilleEric NewmanLos Angeles Review of BooksSteve Martinfame101 episodes
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