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Steve Martin is enjoying a bit of a resurgence in popularity thanks to his starring role in the Hulu series Only Murders In The Building.
But back in the 1970's Steve Martin was a superstar in stand up comedy, selling out not just comedy clubs but entire stadiums.
What pray tell was the fuss about?
Steve's appeal to young audiences was his deconstruction of the tropes of stand up comedy.
A series of set ups and punchlines were out.
Just being weird was in.
Today we present a video from an appearance on the Tonight Show With Johnny Carson in 1975 where Steve is off on another plane.
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