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‘SNL’ Host Martin Short Joins the Five-Timers Club With Tom Hanks, Tina Fey and More

‘SNL’ Host Martin Short Joins the Five-Timers Club With Tom Hanks, Tina Fey and More

Last night, the Saturday evening livehost Martin Court was inducted into the coveted Five-Timers Club.

Tom Hanks kicked off the 2024 season finale of SNL to thunderous applause from the Studio 8H audience, barely managing to say, “Hello, I’m Tom Hanks,” before the crowd erupted. Sitting in a leather chair and sporting his iconic Five-Timers Club jacket, Hanks explained the club’s origins:

“In December 1990, I started the SNL Five-Timers Club, an ingeniously lazy way to avoid writing a monologue. It has become one of the most exclusive clubs in the area. And tonight we are here to induct our newest member.

Paul Rudd he soon joined him on stage, cocktail in hand, and jokingly asked, “Hey, Tom, I have to ask.” Who the hell are you talking to here, buddy? »

Hanks jokingly responded, “Oh, I’m sorry, I’ve done so many documentaries every time I sit in a leather chair, I naturally assume I’m one.”

As the light-hearted banter continued, Rudd gestured towards the door. “Well, should we let him in?” He’s been outside for twenty minutes!

Hanks opened the door, shouting excitedly, “Martin Short!” Short intervened, feigning surprise. “Wow, oh my God!” What a surprise I experienced all week! Short and Rudd then demonstrated the “secret five-timer club handshake.”

Rudd asked: “What do they call you, Marty or Martin?”

“Well, my friends all call me Marty, so you can call me Mr. Martin Short,” Short retorted with a smile.

Short was soon congratulated by Tina Fey, who appeared in her own Five-Timers jacket. “Marty, congratulations!” Fey exclaimed. Short responded with his characteristic humor: “You are one of the rarest things in Hollywood: a writer attractive enough to be filmed.”

Bowen Yanga current actor, arrived with a tray of martinis. “Can I offer you a signature cocktail: the Marty-tini?” Hanks announced. Rudd interjected: “It’s like you. Super nice, and after a few sips you’re like, “I get it.”

“It’s often served with our Steve Martini,” Hanks added. “But tonight we’re serving it solo.”

Anyway, referring to his co-star Steve Martin Since Only murders in the buildingjoked, “And I bet it’s even better on its own!”

The night’s surprises continued as Alex Baldwindressed in a jacket emblazoned with the number 17, appeared. “That’s right, I’ve hosted 17 times,” Baldwin said, adding with a smirk, “They call me when they need someone to play a Republican.” Because of my face, my voice and my strong daddy vibes.

Scarlett Johansson burst in, slamming the door behind her and inadvertently leaving her actor husband Colin Jostout. Later, Kristen Wiig joined us, donning a bathrobe and cheekily asserting, “I don’t live here.” »

Wiig turned to Short and joked, “I hope you’re not expecting a repeat of last year.” In classic Wiig humor, she launched into a fabricated story involving hot yoga, an affair, and voting for Trump. Short quickly replied, “Don’t tell them that!” Wiig brushed it off, saying: “It’s okay, in this club you can be completely honest!”

The group began sharing outlandish confessions, from Rudd making fun of Ant Manto Fey while joking about flying drones over New Jersey. Johansson shouted: “I have Covid right now!” as Baldwin quietly admitted, “I have way too many kids,” while taking a drag from a cigarette.

Melissa McCarthy And Emma Pierre also made appearances, with McCarthy adding a slapstick twist by falling through a wall after pouring himself a drink. John Mulaney then he wandered into the resulting hole, offering quick congratulations.

Finally, Jimmy Fallon appeared to present Short with his Five-Timers jacket, joking that it was “exactly your size: a women’s small”. In a comically unique moment, Short wrestled with the jacket before the entire group gathered together to shout, “Live from New York, it’s Saturday night!” kicks off the episode with musical guest Hozier.