Steve Martin's Best Show Ever (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1981, Steve Martin's Best Show Ever is a comedy and tv movie film directed by Eric Idle, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Steve Martin's fourth NBC special was in the spirit of his previous association with Saturday Night Live. It was broadcast live from Studio 8H, produced by Lorne Michaels and featured some original cast members of the show.
Who’s in it. Steve Martin's Best Show Ever stars Steve Martin, Dan Aykroyd as Yortuk Festrunk / Irwin Mainway / Alexander Haig / Dr. Treves, Bill Murray as Bytes and John Belushi as Zhelezna Postruk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Steve Martin's Best Show Ever has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Steve Martin's Best Show Ever page.
If you liked it. Fans of Steve Martin's Best Show Ever tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Steve Martin's Best Show Ever (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Steve Martin's Best Show Ever change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Steve Martin's Best Show Ever worth watching?
- Steve Martin's Best Show Ever holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Steve Martin's Best Show Ever?
- Steve Martin's Best Show Ever stars Steve Martin, Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, John Belushi and Eric Idle.
- When was Steve Martin's Best Show Ever released?
- Steve Martin's Best Show Ever was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.