Martin Short Joins SNL’s Five-Timers Club in Star-Studded Celebration
Saturday Night Live celebrated a milestone recently, welcoming comedian Martin Short into the exclusive Five-Timers Club.
A Night of Laughter and Roast
Short’s induction was marked by a hilarious opening sketch featuring a star-studded lineup of SNL alumni. Tom Hanks, Tina Fey, Paul Rudd, Melissa McCarthy, Scarlett Johansson, Kristen Wiig, Emma Stone, John Mulaney, and Alec Baldwin all joined in on the festivities, roasting Short and reminiscing about their shared experiences on the iconic sketch comedy show.
Hanks, who famously created the Five-Timers Club in 1990, playfully acknowledged its origins as a convenient excuse to skip writing a monologue.
From Marty-tinis to Political Jokes
The sketch, set in a cozy bar lounge, saw Short playfully ribbed by his fellow comedians. Fey quipped about Short’s loud personality, while Hanks introduced a signature cocktail, the Marty-tini, served solo, poking fun at Short’s frequent collaborator, Steve Martin.
Even political humor found its way into the celebration, with Wiig revealing a humorous anecdote about taking a hot yoga class with Short, leading to a playful exchange about voting for Donald Trump.
Honesty and Confessions
The sketch took a turn towards playful confessions, with each comedian sharing a surprising truth. Rudd admitted Ant-Man’s powers aren’t as impressive as they seem, Fey confessed to operating the drones, Hanks claimed he never contracted COVID-19, Johansson revealed she currently has COVID, Baldwin joked about his numerous children, adding to the lighthearted atmosphere.
Celebrating SNL’s Legacy
Short’s induction into the Five-Timers Club serves as a testament to his enduring legacy in comedy. The celebratory sketch, filled with laughter, nostalgia, and playful banter, showcased the enduring appeal of SNL and its ability to bring together generations of comedic talent.
Want to relive the hilarious moments? Watch the full sketch online!
