Jean Smart & Martin Short - Actors on Actors | Full Conversation 

This is probably the best conversation BY FAR with this format. Both are phenomenal, professional and simply amazing. Loved it, loved it, loved it.

Nothing melts my heart like that hearty Jean Smart laughter. 💚💚

It occurred to me that they have something in common that's rather uncommon in Hollywood: they have both been married to only one person for decades and unfortunately lost their spouses to illness late in life.

Such a fun interview!! Hoping for more well-written shows with cross-generational pairings like Hacks and Only Murders in the Building!

her laugh is contagious omg

This pairing is fantastic!

Two veterans. So much respect for them both. Hacks got renewed for season 3! And there will be a season 3 of OMITB!

I just love Jean and her versatility. Playing in Legion, and then Watchmen, Frasier and 24, just to name a few of my favorite shows with her acting in them. She can go from sexy to psycho to hilarious to unnerving without missing a beat.

Smart and Short. Legends!

Wow now that was hilarious and naturally flowing, probably one of the best convos I’ve heard on this platform. Both are incredibly smart, funny and empathetic and you can tell how much they admire and respect each other. LEGENDS

The best one yet. Martin short is so funny and they've got great chemistry. Also so glad Selena Gomez is getting appreciation for her acting. She's always been great.

This is a fabulous pairing. And they both lost their spouses, so I imagine they can relate on a personal level.

Variety, you did good! What a pairing! Jean Smart and Martin Short! 👏🏼 #legends

I adore both Jean and Martin's current shows. I am still rewatching Jean on Designing women, one of my favorite shows when it was New back in the day. Martin is always hilarious in all he does! Great to see them still being Awesome in their craft❣️✌🏾❤️❤️

Best one if these I’ve seen. Two pros just having fun. Love both their shows.

aww what Marty said about selena was really sweet

Martin Short is a literal genius.

I love these two so much, and have for decades. Together they shine brighter than the sun.

I love that my generation is being exposed to amazing comedic actors like these too.

I still remember the grace Martin showed when Kathy Lee Gifford asked him how his wife was doing when his wife had died years prior. I was like, I love this man.

OMG the best one of these interviews by far. I've adored both of them for many years. Never would I imagine them interviewing each other.

Two of the loveliest people in Hollywood. I just love these two!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I stand behind the Selena Gomez praise

No words: legends. It really was a delight! Masters in their space. And they both have a resume, and i mean this in no insult…. But boy have their shows REALLY hit the mark. Patience is a virtue… with them? It was gold! Wishing them continued success!

I could watch these two all day

They are fabulous ,great conversation ,love them both !

Love seeing Jean Smart fangirl over Only Murders in the Building

Best pair, now I’m ready for a crossover.

Oooh this is gonna be a real hit by way of rare conversations with two deeply treasured actors Thank-you both sooo much for continuous inspirations , I'm much enjoying this one 😀

These two... so good! "This was fantastic ... they gave me four possibilities and the other three said no they didn't want to do it with me, so the fact that you were the forth made my heart soar." Classic Marty.

They should get together and develop a cabaret show. An act called "Short & Smart" would look good on a marquee.

I love them both. I watch everything there’re in cause it’s always worth it. I can listen to them for hours.

Jean Smart. One of the great actresses.

Hacks is so amazing! I really like how Martin mentioned the key moments in season 2

BY FAR THE BEST! CAN WE PLEASE HAVE CATHERINE O’HARA!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love Martin Short he is hilarious and so adorable.

they are so funny, love them both

Such amazing actors and persons, and both have an amazing shows! Love them for.. I don`t even remember how many years)

Amazing duo❤️

Comedic legends right here

These two have great smiles.

Two absolutely fabulous actors. Hilarious. This was so enjoyable to watch.

Two brilliant incredible actors

Years ago I watched *Mistress* and was blown away by a scene of Jean's. I was a musician, and worked in an art gallery, but was rather ignorant about acting. That scene with Jean made me ponder the artform rather than passively digest the story. I've since wanted to thank her for this. So, uh, thanks.

If we are going to praise anyone, we should praise the people to whom they referred, but never named: the writers. Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky, Joanna Callo, Andrew Law, Pat Regan, Katherine Kearns, Samantha Riley, Aisha Muharrar, Joe Mande (for Hacks); Steve Martin, John Hoffman, Kirker Butler, Ben Smith, Kristin Newman, Thembi L. Banks, Madeleine George, Kim Rosenstock, Stephen Markley, Ben Philippe, Matteo Borghese, Rob Turbovsky, Rachel Burger (for Only Murders in the Building), and many others. These are the heroes who bring us these amazing series.

I LOVE MARTIN SHORT. I can't actually believe he's on this!!

Jean Smart ❤️❤️❤️

Love these two! Both of their shows are very entertaining to watch and both actors are very talented.

Ahhhh the top tier talent in this

Let her answer the questions, Martin!

Jean smart is such a babe

Thanks, Martin! Thanks, Jean! Thanks, Variety! 🤩

I love this. Actors talking about actual craft and no interviewer doling out "issue" questions.

I LOVE THESE 2 SO MUCH. Hacks is so good, and i'm starting OMITB.

I SO love Martin Short and Jean Smart. This is such a great interview with great clips. Madly love these two fine artists.

I just love these two actors and their shows

Not Martin Short giving a special shout out to Meg Stalter! Love this for her

Smart and Short is the name of my law firm for legally representing dwarfs

Funny , experienced actors in a wonderful , entertaining conversation Peace and Love you both

RENEW HACKS

I want them to start dating. They are both such lovely people and they have been through the same loss.

Is this the best one yet? The conversation, the flow, the timing - they were on the ball, this felt like a real treat.

this was genuinely funny and very entertaining.

loves these two so much they make so happy just by looking at them

This needs to be longer!!!! Two LEGENDS!!!

love them both so much ! jean is killing it in hacks, martin is killing it in only murders just two amazing actors !

Love them both. Also, why does no one refer to Selena’s work on Wizards of Waverley Place? She carried that show and most certainly developed her comedic chops there. (Because of/In spite of - not sure which.) Happy for season 2 of both shows.

I haven’t seen Murders yet, but Hacks is absolutely incredible.

Jean Smart was really good when she was the First Lady when she was on 24.

Hacks is such a great show.

Well, Dreams do Come true! Jean & Martin! ♥

2 of my fave actors from my two fave shows ahhhh!!!

The stars of two of my favorite shows! I’m a Millennial and I’m so glad that their best work wasn’t before my time but right now and in the future

I like Jean Smart and Martin Short they are great actor and actress.😍

Loved this. If you want to get plastered, take a drink every time they say “phenomenal”

His acting in Damages was beyond good.

Two icons having fun. Love them both so much! 😊💜

her laugh is actually EXACTLY like martin short's if you've heard martin laugh (you can hear it clearly on Seinfeld's 'Comedians in Cars' episode).

OMG she is from Frasier I just realized this.. I kept wondering iv seen her so many times somewhere and she was Frasier's high school crush, one of the funniest episodes and touching ones.

One of Jean Smart's best roles was in Fraiser. I hope Kelsey Grammer brings her back for the reboot

Smart and Short sounds like an alternative title for Limitless if Danny Devito replaced Bradley Cooper

Two titans together in one room, fantastic

I love jean❤️from İstanbul

LEGENDS!

Love these two

Love them and both shows

Actors on actors. This is SO not what i thought it was going to be.

She's like a hybrid of Laurie Melcalf, Cristine Bernaski, and Francis McDormand! *Fantastic actors, tons of praise, many hits and awards, classy, charming and funny ah, humble yet ALL and only about their ART (not being a star, 'publicity' etc..) All about delivering the GOODS w/ their masterful work (+ all over 60 or 70!!)

That's so true, I always want to see the inside of the apartments. :)

Delightful.

Love both actors Good choice

Great pairing ☺️

Love these two!

Loved this💕

Jean Smart can truly get it and we’re both Virgos! Awwww!!! Such a cougar!!! Rawwwrrrr!!! 👀😘

I have been a fan of Jean smart since designing women her laugh is incredibly unique endearing and can be infectious. God bless her. God bless Martin short as well.

My favorite thing she’s ever done was when she played Charlene on Designing Women. That show was so good

This was great

1. Can we get a part 2 2. They should date.

I watched this because I wanted to see if Martin Short was capable of just being serious and not meeting the constant joking and praise of everyone around him. I've never seen him anyway that was bearable before, until this