Martin Short achieved a significant milestone in his career by entering Saturday Night Live's Five-Timers Club during the December 21st episode. This special induction for Martin Short took place among previous Five-Timers Club members notably Tom Hanks Paul Rudd and Tina Fey among many others. The actor a notable name in Only Murders in the Building was celebrated by other Saturday Night Live legends throughout the broadcast showing respect and admiration among his peers.
Five-Timers Club Induction: Martin Short Receives Warm Welcome From Fellow Saturday Night Live Legends
Saturday Night Live opened with a grand welcome for Martin Short by members of Five-Timers Club who included notable figures such as Alec Baldwin Kristen Wiig and Scarlett Johansson showing camaraderie among television legends. The SNL opening saw Emma Stone Melissa McCarthy John Mulaney and Jimmy Fallon all in attendance to add their support for Martin Short who joins exclusive roster. Jimmy Fallon also joined fellow five-timers presenting Martin Short with a symbolic jacket specifically a women's small serving as a humorous token of recognition. The jokes shared amongst each cast member highlighted a history of positive connection between colleagues and a sense of playfulness amongst all comedians present on stage during the show. The PEOPLE's free daily newsletter and online Puzzler crossword shows consistent entertainment for those who enjoy SNL and supporting content after their show on broadcast.
Martin Short Takes the Stage in Various SNL Skits During Celebratory Five-Timers Episode Broadcast
Martin Short participated in many skits throughout the episode demonstrating his versatile talent and continued showmanship. In one skit Martin Short played a man embroiled in a "parking lot altercation" demonstrating his specific physical comedic style that he has been known for with long standing viewers. During another scene Martin Short took on the role of a humorous airport employee who hilariously interacts with travelers creating relatable scenarios to his audiences. Also during the SNL show another sketch focused Martin Short’s talents with him portraying an overzealous drama teacher during his satirical critique of A Charlie Brown Christmas bringing his special brand of comedic timing and performance talent to all skits performed by the long term actor and comedian.
Hozier Returns as Musical Guest After Decade-Long Absence From Saturday Night Live
The musical guest for the Saturday Night Live evening featured the artist Hozier who had not been present at Studio 8H in over a decade after his October 2014 appearance. Hozier performed “Too Sweet” his first song off EP Unheard and additionally returned to the stage singing “Fairytale of New York” to finish out his musical performances throughout the special broadcast . The musical interludes offered a break between skits and highlighted the diversity of talent present on each SNL broadcast. The musical interludes demonstrated how SNL supports different art styles through its consistent inclusion of highly talented music industry performers.
Saturday Night Live Announces Cast Additions For Milestone 50th Season Beginning 2025 Broadcasts
Saturday Night Live has declared the newest cast additions in preparation for its anticipated 50th season starting in January of 2025 with a broadcast on Jan 18. The addition of Ashley Padilla Emil Wakim and Jane Wickline will all join roster with Molly Kearney Punkie Johnson and Chloe Troast no longer working as main cast members on Saturday Night Live. Returning members include Marcello Hernandez Michael Longfellow and Devon Walker who each earned full cast promotions after first starting as featured players in prior years. The core Saturday Night Live cast now includes Michael Che Colin Jost James Austin Johnson Bowen Yang Mikey Day Andrew Dismukes Chloe Fineman Heidi Gardner Ego Nwodim Sarah Sherman and Kenan Thompson after significant role additions and departures were completed. The cast changes signify a shift in SNL creative energy with an eye towards next 50th anniversary. SNL's new episode schedule will begin again weekends with their next production date being January 18 as it continues its long time tradition. The 50th season will start with much anticipation from its audience and consistent viewership.