Martin Short on Father of the Bride Part II (1995)

Martin Short joins Charlie Rose to talk about returning as the unforgettable wedding planner Franck Eggelhoffer in Father of the Bride Part II, reuniting with Steve Martin, and why he initially hesitated to do a sequel. Short reflects on character creation, physical comedy, and the comedians who shaped him, from Chaplin and Harpo Marx to Lucille Ball. A wide-ranging conversation about commitment, craft, and why great comedy endures. Originally aired in 1995. 00:00 Martin Short returns 00:19 Saying yes to a sequel 01:25 Softening Franck for Part II 01:57 Setting up the hospital scene 03:40 Diane Keaton’s spontaneity 04:28 How Short creates characters 06:20 Comedy, specificity, and craft 07:24 The state of sketch comedy on TV 09:10 Why sketch struggles in prime time 10:19 Why he became a comedian 11:33 Comedy influences: Chaplin, Marx, Ball 14:04 Commitment and lunacy in comedy 14:38 What’s next: Mars Attacks 14:57 Closing Film Discussion is a curated interview archive and conversation series presented by Occupy Cinema. We spotlight the minds behind the movies—actors, directors, writers, and cultural critics—through thoughtful interviews, archival footage, and contemporary conversations. From Broadway to global cinema, Film Discussion explores the craft, politics, and impact of storytelling on screen and stage. Join our community of 800+ filmmakers: https://occupy.beehiiv.com/subscribe Instagram:   / filmdiscussion_   Facebook:   / filmdiscussionofficial   #FilmDiscussion #MartinShort