''The Martin Short Show'' is a syndicated talk show, based on the late night model, hosted by

Martin Short Martin Hayter Short (born March 26, 1950) is a Canadian and American comedian, actor, and writer. Short is known as an energetic comedian who gained prominence for his roles in sketch comedy. He has also acted in numerous films and television ...

with announcer/sidekick Michael McGrath. The talk show aired for one season from 1999 to 2000. It was produced by

King World Productions King World Productions, Inc. (also known as King World Entertainment, King World Enterprises, or simply King World) was a production company and syndicator of television programming in the United States founded by Charles King (1912–72) that ...

John Blanchard John Blanchard is a Canadian television director and producer. He is best known for his directorial work on the sketch comedy series '' SCTV'', '' The Kids in the Hall'', '' CODCO'', ''MADtv'' and the talk show '' The Martin Short Show'' for w ...

, who had previously worked with Martin Short on '' SCTV'', directed the show. One of the characters from the show, overweight celebrity interviewer Jiminy Glick, went on to be used several times outside the show, including the spin-off series '' Primetime Glick''. The show performed poorly in the ratings.

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* 1990s American television talk shows 2000s American television talk shows American English-language television shows 1999 American television series debuts 2000 American television series endings First-run syndicated television programs in the United States Television series by King World Productions {{US-nonfiction-tv-prog-stub