Martin Short’s hosting stint on Saturday Night Live was marked by his signature energy and flair for showmanship. However, he was overshadowed by a slew of other celebrity guests, including Melissa McCarthy, Tom Hanks, Kristen Wiig, Scarlett Johansson, and Paul Rudd.
The episode felt like a flexing of SNL’s muscle as it prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary in February. The guest spots have become an essential part of the show, but this lineup also underutilized Short, relegating him to sidekick status after years of hosting.
Short was given his big moment during the cold open, where he joined Tom Hanks and Paul Rudd for a celebration of the “five-timers club.” However, the applause for Short’s arrival was quickly drowned out by cheers for the other guests. The episode featured an impressive parade of stars, including Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Emma Stone, John Mulaney, and Jimmy Fallon.
Despite his energetic performance, Martin Short felt snubbed in this SNL Christmas special. With a star-studded lineup, it’s surprising that he was relegated to secondary status after so many years of hosting the show.
Source: https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2024/12/snl-host-martin-short-was-outshined-celebrity-cameos/681147