I'm a big fan of Maya Rudolph, but I didn't particularly enjoy her first attempt at doing a variety show ("The Maya Rudolph Show"), but Martin Short brings a unique freshness within the collaboration (which is odd to say since he's a comedy veteran). I'm a millennial so I have heard of Martin Short before, but never really knew who he was, but I absolutely fell in love with him (particularly his character Jiminy Glick). The comedy is definitely modern and seems like it's for a niche market (hence the split in reviews). I really hope NBC renews this show for a couple more seasons. The ratings seem to be on par with SNL so I don't know why they wouldn't?Plus, I can't get enough of Jiminy Glick!

Maya and Marty work so well together and play off each other nicely. The variety show is silly and keeps me laughing. It has a Saturday Night Live combined with Carol Burnett feel to it. Certainly, there were moments where I was simply wide eyed and shaking my head but overall it was an easy to watch,entertaining program. I realize the throw back aspect of the show might not appeal to many people but I enjoy watching goofy things like this from time to time. Maya and Marty are very talented. It was fun to see other actors and actresses make an appearance and have a good time. I would recommend this show - relax and just enjoy the simplicity and humor.

Open Letter to Don Kaplan of the New York Daily News:I am not going to write a sophisticated verbiage to counter your remarks reviewing the Maya and Marty show. Everyone is entitled to an opinion and that is really all it is, an opinion. When I saw that Maya and Marty was going to be produced by Loren Michaels, then I knew it was going to be funny. Yes, this is a variety show. I am so sick of sitcoms that are not funny. This show IS funny. I laughed out loud several times, more than twice. I remember those variety shows of yesteryear. They were funny, too. The writers for Maya and Marty are excellent and intelligent. They are not writing for 14 year old boys. I miss a good quality variety show. The musical guests are spot on and used for some of the comedy skits. The show gives a stage to showcase Maya's musical gifts and Marty's sharp whit. I highly recommend the Maya and Marty show. Please give this show a chance! One last word for Don Kaplan and all those cynical critics out there, "Kiss my Grits!"

Even in their best moments Maya Rudolph and Martin Short can be self-indulgent and nerve-grating. When they are not reigned in they become unwatchable. Week one gave me some hope. There were flat moments but more than a few chuckles. Most promising, the show had several guests that kept M&M coming in small, measured doses. Then came Week two... a total train wreck. There were Maya and Marty mugging and overacting in virtually every minute of the show. And it seemed to be catching, as they managed to make the rest of the cast equally terrible. Only the Glick skit evoked a few laughs. Finally, can somebody tell me, does Maya think she can sing and dance, or is she doing a bit? She reminds of the person who tries to pull off karaoke but then acts like the whole thing is a goof when it becomes obvious that she is terrible.I had hopes that this really was a revival of the old variety show theme. But, alas there is no variety, it ALL stinks.