How exactly do you see a celeb as a national treasure? I just see them as perverted overfed scumbags, but hey opinions are like assholes we all have them but don't always need to see them
Steve is the one big celebrity who has such a normal and sensible take on the cultural world around him, almost as if he hasn’t been a huge figure in that world, himself.
One of the most interesting interviews about a very interesting person; both Steve Martin and David Geffen, the subject, seem to be the type of person you could easily chat with for 1/2 an hour and think only 5 minutes had gone by.
I honestly had no opinion one way or the other about Geffen. Having someone like Steve Martin speak so highly and warmly of him makes me think he might be a nice fella.
From the comments, it seem people don't understand what these clips are, even after reading the description. This is not a "Steve Martin" interview; he's not performing. It is a production interview with Steve Martin about David Geffen. When a production staff makes a documentary like American Masters, they do 20-30 minute interviews with a variety of people who know the subject (in this case, Geffen). They prompt the interviewee to speak at length about the subject to capture content. Then, they pull quotes from these longer interviews to edit into the final episode. PBS is uploading a number of these "raw" interviews, unedited. Typically, only a couple minutes of an interview like this appears in the final episode.
Actually, based on what Glenn Frey told Bob Costas, the original name of the band was EAGLE. Not the eagles or eagles. Just EAGLE. And, as we all found out, Glenn Frey soars like an Eagle in the heavens. RIP
It was generous of Steve to sit for this long and discuss David Geffen. His description of Geffen admitting to giving Joni Mitchell bad advice about Woodstock feels like it could be the seed for a character in LA STORY or something -- the manager who brags nonstop about all of these terrible pieces of advice he gave famous people -- "I told Steven Spielberg to pass on JAWS -- I said Steven, nobody wants to spend two hours watching a FISH!" / "I told Henry Ford to get out of cars, I said Hank, people don't want their own automobiles. They like their bikes!" -- and then asks the main character if he wants to sign with him.
Laura Nyro was David's first artist under management. She made them both instant millionares when she sold her publishing to CBS in 1969 for $4.5 million. Nyro played the Troubadour the week before Elton John's debut. Elton idolised Nyro, and was thrilled to be playing the same piano. Nyro " probably influenced more successful songwriters than anyone " Elton John, 2007.
Honestly, I've never been *into* Steve Martin's style of comedy and he's never really made me laugh. I'm not saying that he's not funny, only that his style has never resonated with me. Being a musician myself, I was more impressed by his banjo playing. But this interview has shown me how personable and introspective he is, and I respect him much more than I previously did. Not that he (or anyone else) cares what I think, but it helps to gain a different perspective on someone. I actually ran into him on a hiking trail some years back, and I politely nodded to him but made no big deal about it.
I met him once, (ok I didn't meet him formally but we were in the same room of people and everybody was conversing--so I observed him) He was such an absolute gem, polite, a "real man", attentive of others in the room, I was in overjoyed tears when he left the building! And a fan since! (And, before anyone asks, I did not speak to him, I was too scared to be a blimey idiot and ruin the perfect atmosphere of comfort and well-being in the room at that wonderful moment!)
I admire Steve...so thoughtful...transparent...Now, I love Neil Young, but his interview about Geffen lacks Martin's emotional expression and truth as he knows it...
Steve is one wild and crazy guy!, Working with Martin Short was a bad move, But you are a great Man and a Legendary Comedian and I am Proud you are Canadian and one hell of a Musician. I have watched you with my parents and my kids loved you to your comedy is timeless and I Thank You fine Sir for making me smile when I could not and laugh when I was down. It takes a Talented Great Artist to do that. Keep Smiling :)
Working with Martin Short was a bad move..? Looking at the responses I’d say putting that negative comment in your text was a bad move..they’re long time friends and the constant ribbing reflects that..
Yes, and Steve’s not Canadian, either. Martin Short, who this gentleman apparently despises, IS Canadian, but not in the right way, I guess. Other than that…
I’d make the argument that it would not have been a good idea for Joni Mitchell to go to Woodstock. I saw her at the Newport Folk Festival in (I recall) 1967, just as her career was taking off. It was a big event at the time and I could hardly see her on stage and didn’t hear sing at all. Her music was not conducive to that kind of big music festival venue.
yeah, he had an eye for talent, that's it....talent sure had to have an eye for him too...the one you sit on....and I guess there was drugs, but I was too busy not sitting on my one little eye
Judging by the comments I have gathered that most people still cannot see the damage these celebs and movies have done to their subconscious, these fools disconnected your very soul and you out here praising their bungholes, while they are living in 30 million dollar mansions with servants
see there are few very well off, wealthy 'Budaaoos' of usa all of them single or divorced or lets say single and most probably 'lonely' for some reason and they mentor fledglings under them, the ones they like, kind of promote them, from start ups to other sectors, giving them their names and 'Steve' name is one of them, from shell Steve to Steve jobs to lot of other Steve's.. Ballmer..
I'd rather hear what Steve and David think of what's going on in Israel today. Sorry if this is preoccupying my mind. I think it should however.... yes focus should be on that
@dhulbert855 thank you for pointing that out. Back to my point. I was not pointing this to Mr Martin, or to Mr Geffen. That is to say I'm not sure there's anything unfair here
Steve Martin is a national treasure. Bless him..
How exactly do you see a celeb as a national treasure? I just see them as perverted overfed scumbags, but hey opinions are like assholes we all have them but don't always need to see them
Steve is the one big celebrity who has such a normal and sensible take on the cultural world around him, almost as if he hasn’t been a huge figure in that world, himself.
One of the most interesting interviews about a very interesting person; both Steve Martin and David Geffen, the subject, seem to be the type of person you could easily chat with for 1/2 an hour and think only 5 minutes had gone by.
Thank you Steve!
What I love about Steve is what I hope people think about me. He's still a big kid and loves being so.
I honestly had no opinion one way or the other about Geffen. Having someone like Steve Martin speak so highly and warmly of him makes me think he might be a nice fella.
From the comments, it seem people don't understand what these clips are, even after reading the description. This is not a "Steve Martin" interview; he's not performing. It is a production interview with Steve Martin about David Geffen. When a production staff makes a documentary like American Masters, they do 20-30 minute interviews with a variety of people who know the subject (in this case, Geffen). They prompt the interviewee to speak at length about the subject to capture content. Then, they pull quotes from these longer interviews to edit into the final episode. PBS is uploading a number of these "raw" interviews, unedited. Typically, only a couple minutes of an interview like this appears in the final episode.
Actually, based on what Glenn Frey told Bob Costas, the original name of the band was EAGLE. Not the eagles or eagles. Just EAGLE. And, as we all found out, Glenn Frey soars like an Eagle in the heavens. RIP
It was generous of Steve to sit for this long and discuss David Geffen. His description of Geffen admitting to giving Joni Mitchell bad advice about Woodstock feels like it could be the seed for a character in LA STORY or something -- the manager who brags nonstop about all of these terrible pieces of advice he gave famous people -- "I told Steven Spielberg to pass on JAWS -- I said Steven, nobody wants to spend two hours watching a FISH!" / "I told Henry Ford to get out of cars, I said Hank, people don't want their own automobiles. They like their bikes!" -- and then asks the main character if he wants to sign with him.
Hilarious, the bad advice bit
That’s the sort of thing his character in Bowfinger would do.
Laura Nyro was David's first artist under management. She made them both instant millionares when she sold her publishing to CBS in 1969 for $4.5 million. Nyro played the Troubadour the week before Elton John's debut. Elton idolised Nyro, and was thrilled to be playing the same piano. Nyro " probably influenced more successful songwriters than anyone " Elton John, 2007.
Honestly, I've never been *into* Steve Martin's style of comedy and he's never really made me laugh. I'm not saying that he's not funny, only that his style has never resonated with me. Being a musician myself, I was more impressed by his banjo playing. But this interview has shown me how personable and introspective he is, and I respect him much more than I previously did. Not that he (or anyone else) cares what I think, but it helps to gain a different perspective on someone.
I actually ran into him on a hiking trail some years back, and I politely nodded to him but made no big deal about it.
I love how un-weird, calm, and normal Mr. Martin is in this interview.
This might be the first time I’ve ever seen him just being himself.
I met him once, (ok I didn't meet him formally but we were in the same room of people and everybody was conversing--so I observed him) He was such an absolute gem, polite, a "real man", attentive of others in the room, I was in overjoyed tears when he left the building! And a fan since! (And, before anyone asks, I did not speak to him, I was too scared to be a blimey idiot and ruin the perfect atmosphere of comfort and well-being in the room at that wonderful moment!)
I admire Steve...so thoughtful...transparent...Now, I love Neil Young, but his interview about Geffen lacks Martin's emotional expression and truth as he knows it...
Steve is one wild and crazy guy!, Working with Martin Short was a bad move, But you are a great Man and a Legendary Comedian and I am Proud you are Canadian and one hell of a Musician. I have watched you with my parents and my kids loved you to your comedy is timeless and I Thank You fine Sir for making me smile when I could not and laugh when I was down. It takes a Talented Great Artist to do that. Keep Smiling :)
Short and Martin are one of the great comedy duos of all time!
@@HarrisonHollers Yeah, no idea why one would consider that a "bad move"... SMH
@@mrg4388 - Because his parents dropped him on his head as a baby. The comment section is filled with these unfortunate people.
Working with Martin Short was a bad move..? Looking at the responses I’d say putting that negative comment in your text was a bad move..they’re long time friends and the constant ribbing reflects that..
Yes, and Steve’s not Canadian, either. Martin Short, who this gentleman apparently despises, IS Canadian, but not in the right way, I guess. Other than that…
I wonder if Don Henley was ever on that 450 foot yacht.
I’d make the argument that it would not have been a good idea for Joni Mitchell to go to Woodstock. I saw her at the Newport Folk Festival in (I recall) 1967, just as her career was taking off. It was a big event at the time and I could hardly see her on stage and didn’t hear sing at all. Her music was not conducive to that kind of big music festival venue.
tommy smothers shooda told lennon to shaddup!
Right!
interesting, have wondered what geffen is like
I read a Geffen biography, he sounded like the richest, loneliest person in the world.
It's too bad Steve Martin doesn't get into politics ... He could rule
David Geffen was a DEN production company investor
Very Creepy
What's so "creepy" about that?
Have you read about DEN controversy and how a few of the funders were charged with abuse @@dadduorp
yeah, he had an eye for talent, that's it....talent sure had to have an eye for him too...the one you sit on....and I guess there was drugs, but I was too busy not sitting on my one little eye
Judging by the comments I have gathered that most people still cannot see the damage these celebs and movies have done to their subconscious, these fools disconnected your very soul and you out here praising their bungholes, while they are living in 30 million dollar mansions with servants
Should have advised you to get a buzz cut.
You know, “comedy is not pretty”.😂😂😂
see there are few very well off, wealthy 'Budaaoos' of usa all of them single or divorced or lets say single and most probably 'lonely' for some reason and they mentor fledglings under them, the ones they like, kind of promote them, from start ups to other sectors, giving them their names and 'Steve' name is one of them, from shell Steve to Steve jobs to lot of other Steve's.. Ballmer..
EVERYBODY LIES IN HOLLYWOOD!
LOL. Triggered. LA is way more cool and open than doing business anywhere East of Kansas.
Have you seen the Republican Party?
But everyone in America's Evangelical Church, Inc. and Fox News is SOOO truthful, right?
He was into a lot of sex stuff .. eye for talent lol
Someone has some sexual issues over here. Go to therapy!
I'd rather hear what Steve and David think of what's going on in Israel today. Sorry if this is preoccupying my mind. I think it should however.... yes focus should be on that
To be fair, this interview was from 2009... What's going on in Gaza today IS preoccupying to any conscious thinking and feeling human.
@dhulbert855 thank you for pointing that out. Back to my point. I was not pointing this to Mr Martin, or to Mr Geffen. That is to say I'm not sure there's anything unfair here
lol
David has moral core. Zero.
Get that cat out of here
geffen is lucky he is gay otherwise we'd have heard of false accusations against him by now from some woman looking to get money.
I guess the men that accused him are lying to?
😂weirdo