The audience at New Yorks Beacon Theatre got to observe a wild and crazy guy on Feb. 18.
It was Martins first time performing standup since 1981.
Martin has performed onstage in the last 35 years, of course, including comic material.
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But in 1981, while glorified as one of the top stand-up comedians in the country, Martin quit.
The audience could tire off so quickly, Martin told Seinfeld.
I was essentially depressed.
I couldnt do the old material and I knew I could do new material.
I was backstage and I used the restroom.
And there was a sign that read, Employees Must Wash Hands.
And I could not find [pause] one employee [pause] to wash my hands.
Martin in his prime did comedy that made fun of comedy, Fox wrote.
Martin also played his banjo onstage, before being joined by Seinfeld.
