Chapter

Tales of Toronto's Comedy Scene in the 1970s
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34:16 - 38:51 (04:34)

Comedian reflects on the talented comedy scene in Toronto in the 1970s where people like Mike Myers and Phil Hartman began their careers, and how it seemed unrealistic to pursue a career in New York or Hollywood.

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The speaker talks about how a big, strong guy had to carry him around due to not having the use of his legs, and how he felt like a slow tree falling over.
34:16 - 35:51 (01:35)
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Disability
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The speaker talks about how a big, strong guy had to carry him around due to not having the use of his legs, and how he felt like a slow tree falling over.

Chapter
Tales of Toronto's Comedy Scene in the 1970s
Episode
"Martin Short"
Podcast
SmartLess
Martin Short talks about his experience doing a show with Mitch Hurwitz, the creator of Arrested Development, and why he loves the show.
35:51 - 36:58 (01:07)
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Comedy
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Martin Short talks about his experience doing a show with Mitch Hurwitz, the creator of Arrested Development, and why he loves the show. He also answers the annoying question of why Canada produces so many funny people.

Chapter
Tales of Toronto's Comedy Scene in the 1970s
Episode
"Martin Short"
Podcast
SmartLess
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the success of Canadian comedians in the entertainment industry, including Jim Carrey, Seth Rogan, and Catherine O'Hara.
36:58 - 37:57 (00:58)
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Comedy
Summary

In this podcast, the speaker discusses the success of Canadian comedians in the entertainment industry, including Jim Carrey, Seth Rogan, and Catherine O'Hara. The reason behind their popularity is unclear, but Lorne Michaels suggests that it may have to do with the audience's patience for odd behavior.

Chapter
Tales of Toronto's Comedy Scene in the 1970s
Episode
"Martin Short"
Podcast
SmartLess
In this podcast episode, the speaker talks about how they felt as Canadian actors while watching their American counterparts go to New York to pursue their acting dreams.
37:57 - 38:51 (00:53)
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Acting
Summary

In this podcast episode, the speaker talks about how they felt as Canadian actors while watching their American counterparts go to New York to pursue their acting dreams. They share a personal anecdote about their friend who went to work on a Broadway show.

Chapter
Tales of Toronto's Comedy Scene in the 1970s
Episode
"Martin Short"
Podcast
SmartLess