What was the title of Steve Martin’s 1978 comedy album that won the Grammy for Best Comedy Recording?

Steve Martin’s 1978 comedy album that won the Grammy for Best Comedy Recording was titled A Wild and Crazy Guy.

The album was released during Martin’s peak as a touring stand-up performer and television comedy star. It includes spoken routines, musical material, and the phrase “wild and crazy guy,” which became one of his best-known comic catchphrases. The recording helped show that Martin’s act could succeed not only on stage but also as a commercial comedy album.

Martin’s earlier album Let’s Get Small is a frequent mix-up because it was also a major success and won a Grammy. A Wild and Crazy Guy, however, is the 1978 release connected to the Best Comedy Recording win. Martin later moved away from regular stand-up touring, pursuing acting, writing, music, and other performance work.