Martin Short is returning house to Studio 8H, however don’t count on him to take it simple on the present Saturday Night Live forged.
In the most recent promo for this weekend’s episode, the 3x Golden Globe nominee had a really in-character meltdown as he criticized the script of the NBC sketch comedy present and stormed off stage, the place he was joined by musical visitor Hozier and forged member Kenan Thompson.
“You know what I need for Christmas this yr?” mentioned Short. “A greater script than this! This is drivel!”
The Only Murders within the Building star additionally criticized the decor at 30 Rockefeller. “It’s the Christmas present, in order that’s all the time enjoyable,” famous Thompson.
“Is it?” requested Short. “Shouldn’t somebody put some decorations up?” Hozier agreed the stage appeared “somewhat bit naked,” regardless of the garland and lights behind them.
“Oh we’ll get proper on it,” mentioned Thompson earlier than shouting at somebody off-camera. “Hey! Martin Short need some extra decorations!”
Short was a forged member on Season 10 of SNL from 1984 to 1985, reviving a number of characters he beforehand originated on Canada’s Second City Television, together with Ed Grimley. He’s since returned to SNL on a number of events.
Created by Lorne Michaels in 1975, Saturday Night Live will have a good time its fiftieth anniversary with a primetime particular on Sunday, Feb. 16.