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Martin Short mockumentary set in comedian's hometown

Martin Short talks to CBC News about his one-hour TV comedy special and why his portrait of his hometown of Hamilton, Ont., should not be taken seriously.

Martin Short’s comedic roots are in Hamilton, Ont., a town that he parodies fondly in a one-hour TV comedy special.

Short spoke to CBC News about his special guests – including Fred Willard, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin and Joe Flaherty – and why his sketch comedy version of his hometown should not be taken seriously.

I, Martin Short, Goes Home airs on CBC-TV Wednesday airs at 9 p.m. (9.30 p.m. NT)