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Martin Short reflects on multiple Emmy nominations across three television projects
The actor discussed his nominations for Only Murders in the Building, Match Game, and the documentary Marty, Life Is Short.
The short version
- Martin Short is featured across multiple Emmy Award categories for his work in comedy acting, producing, hosting, and as the subject of a biographical documentary.
- Short confirmed that no future seasons of ABC's Match Game are currently planned for him, while Only Murders in the Building will move to London for its upcoming season.
- Short allowed the release of his Netflix documentary to proceed following the death of his daughter Katherine earlier in the year.
Key facts
- Martin Short earned Emmy nominations for lead actor in a comedy and as an executive producer for Hulu's Only Murders in the Building.[Variety]
- Short was nominated as a game show host for ABC's Match Game.[Variety]
- The Lawrence Kasdan-directed Netflix documentary Marty, Life Is Short received three Emmy nominations.[Variety]
- Short chose to proceed with the documentary's release following the death of his daughter Katherine in February.[Variety]
- Marty, Life Is Short is competing in the same nonfiction category against the Amazon documentary John Candy: I Like Me, in which Short also appears.[Variety]
- Short stated that no future seasons of Match Game are currently in development for him and noted that the next season of Only Murders in the Building is set in London.[Variety]
What remains uncertain
- Short stated that while no future seasons of Match Game are currently planned for him, he has not ruled out returning in the future.[Variety]