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Martin Short Spreads Yuletide Cheer With Opening Monologue Musical Extravaganza Advocating For Prescription-Induced Happiness
DeadlineStory by Natalie Oganesyan
scrn logline
Comedy icon Martin Short spreads some much-needed holiday cheer in a hilarious SNL musical monologue, offering prescription-fueled happiness tips to the show's stressed cast.
beat sheet
- Short's opening monologue featured a full-blown musical number, complete with a chorus line and elaborate set design - a far cry from the standard stand-up routine
- During his monologue, Short directly addressed the SNL cast, offering them advice on dealing with the high-pressure demands of the live show, suggesting they seek out prescription medication for a quick mood boost
call sheet
Martin Short, Lorne Michaels, Saturday Night Live, SNL, Only Murders in the Building