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It is sad news for the fans who were eagerly waiting for The Dukes of Funnytown! Tour by Only Murders in the Building stars Steve Martin and Martin Short. Steve Martin, in his recent Instagram post, shared the disheartening news that he has come down with COVID. The Only Murders in the Building star added that two of the shows that were supposed to happen at Virginia Beach and Richmond would be cancelled.
Though the news is truly disheartening for the fans of these two comedic geniuses, it cannot be denied that health comes first. Contracting COVID could definitely be dangerous, not just to the patient but also to the huge crowd in front of which the two were supposed to perform.
Only Murders in the Building star Steve Martin tests positive for COVID
In Steve Martin's Instagram post, he says,
“Dear Virginia Beach and Richmond. Sadly, I have come down with Covid. I can’t possibly do the shows that you deserve. So Marty and I must cancel tonight & tomorrow. But we will return under better circumstances.😔”
He also added his dog’s photo with a sad expression denoting the sadness of the situation. Though COVID, which ravaged the world from 2020 to 2023, has become a less severe illness now, it should not be taken lightly. Performing in front of a huge crowd in The Dukes of Funnytown! show could have the possibility of spreading the virus even more.
It is a good decision by Steve Martin and Martin Short to cancel the shows and focus on health. Steve Martin’s words also add to the eagerness of the upcoming dates of the comedy show, as he mentions they would be arriving “under better circumstances”.
The Dukes of Funnytown! Tour, which started off on August 22 at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre, features the Only Murders in the Building stars as they bring a combination of comedy bits and sketches coupled with music. From the announcement of the tour, the anticipation kept rising. It cannot be denied that Martin Short and Steve Martin bring their distinct level of humor to Only Murders in the Building, making the show such a hit.
The combination of the two of them in this tour has already become a huge success. The manner in which Steve Martin shared the news of COVID with his dog’s photo, which was followed by yet another post with the test kit with a hilarious caption of “Hey! No flu!” truly proves his comedic genius.
Only Murders in the Building, which just dropped its fifth season, truly raised the bar for comedy dramas. Only Murders in the Building handles the aspect of mystery with a layer of its own brand of humor. This makes the show such a binge-worthy gem. No wonder the series received a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes for the fifth season.
Both Martin Short and Steve Martin, along with the very talented Selena Gomez, join hands to solve murder mysteries. The fifth season only dropped four episodes, and the series is already making headlines with how good and fun-filled it is. Many might think that the pandemic is a thing of the past. However, it is not the case. The social narrative that Steve Martin depicts by openly admitting to his health situation proves his dedication to his art and the concern he has for his fans.
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