Jiminy Glick is Martin Short’s #1 Gift To The World
Jiminy Glick – aka Martin Short – is at it again! He’s killing it (pun intended) in “Only Murders in the Building.” If you haven’t caught the show, it’s a comedic gem.
Martin, along with Steve Martin and Selena Gomez, solve murders in their posh New York apartment building. It’s like “Clue” with more laughs and a lot of modern twists. Who would’ve thought a murder mystery could be this funny?
Well, Martin Short did, of course!
In “Only Murders in the Building.” Short plays Oliver Putnam, a down-on-his-luck Broadway director. Oliver’s dramatic flair and desperate need for a comeback are comedy gold. Martin brings his trademark energy, wit, and that delightful touch of insanity. Oliver’s interactions with Steve Martin’s Charles and Selena Gomez’s Mabel are pure magic. It’s like watching a master juggler throw in a few flaming torches for good measure
But let’s rewind a bit. Let’s talk about Jiminy Glick.
If you don’t know who Jiminy Glick is, prepare to have your mind blown. Jiminy Glick is Short’s most outrageous character, a hilariously clueless celebrity interviewer. Picture a rotund man in an ill-fitting suit, devouring donuts and asking the most absurd questions imaginable. That’s Jiminy Glick. He first appeared in “Primetime Glick,” a show that was basically a comedy clinic. Glick’s interviews were legendary. Imagine him grilling Jerry Seinfeld about the philosophical underpinnings of “Seinfeld” or asking Mel Brooks about his love life. Every question was more ridiculous than the last, and every answer was met with Glick’s incredulous, nasal-voiced reactions. Comedy gold!
Jiminy Glick’s genius lies in his absurdity. Martin Short, in that fat suit and with that nasally whine, created a character that was both ridiculous and razor-sharp. Glick’s interviews were a mix of nonsense and brilliant satire. No celebrity was safe. He’d throw outlandish questions with a straight face and a mouthful of food, leaving his guests baffled and the audience in stitches. It’s the kind of comedy that makes you laugh so hard you snort.
Martin Short’s career has been a wild ride. From “SCTV” and “Saturday Night Live” to “Father of the Bride” and beyond, he’s done it all. He’s won Emmys, starred in movies, and even written a memoir. His personal life? Just as impressive. After losing his wife, Nancy, he’s been pretty low key. Word is, he might be dating “Murders” co-star Meryl Streep.
He’s a comedy legend and a genuinely good guy.
As for Jiminy Glick?
This character needs to be a constant in our lives. Glick’s outrageous antics are timeless. In fact, Jiminy Glick is making appearances all week on “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” If you haven’t seen Glick in action, now’s your chance. Brace yourself for the most bizarre, side-splitting interviews you’ll ever witness.
So, here’s to Martin Short—still hilarious, still zany, and still proving that comedy, much like a fine wine or a well-timed pie to the face, only gets better with age. And now, enjoy a taste of Jiminy Glick’s hilarious madness on “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” Trust me, you’ll love him:
