Marty Feldman

Marty Feldman

From Laugh Tracks Legends of Comedy with Randy and Steve by Randy Hodgins and Steve McLellan

April 14, 2026 · 4 min · Episode 305

About this episode

This episode explores the life and career of comedian Marty Feldman, highlighting his contributions to British comedy and his memorable roles in film and television.

The eyes have it -- at least they do if you are Marty Feldman who came of comedy age along with the Pythons and other masters of British absurdity. Starting off as a comedy writer, Marty soon found roles in front of the camera as well with turns in "At Last the 1948 Show" and his own shows "Marty" and "The Marty Feldman Comedy Machine". And if you don't know him from those, how about his delightful turn as Igor in Mel Brooks' masterpiece "Young Frankenstein". A chain smoker for most of his life, Marty passed on far too soon, but he leaves a most impressive body of work -- and one more time -- those eyes! As always find extra cuts below and thanks for sharing our shows! Want more Marty? Marty's eyes were the subject of a novelty hit by comedian Bruce "Baby-man" Baum. Here's Marty Feldman Eyes. https://youtu.be/k-Wb80MW6c4?si=Rr30BrFVUTLu3r-T As head writer for the Frost Report Marty was at the forefront of British satire in the 1960s. Here's a very pointed sketch he penned about the British class system. https://fb.watch/Gu53QDMWUo/ At Last the 1948 Show teamed up Marty with other future legends Graham Chapman and John Cleese -- along with other British comedy luminaries. Here's…

People in this episode

Hosts: Randy Hodgins, Steve McLellan

Topics covered

  • British comedy
  • absurdity
  • satire
  • Marty Feldman
  • comedy writing
  • film roles

Keywords

  • Marty Feldman
  • British comedy
  • Young Frankenstein
  • absurdity
  • satire
  • comedy writing
  • At Last the 1948 Show

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: At Last the 1948 Show, Marty, The Marty Feldman Comedy Machine, Young Frankenstein

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