Martin Short and Melissa McCarthy star in parking lot showdown on SNL

today.com December 22, 2024, 06:01 PM UTC

Martin Short and Melissa McCarthy performed a sketch on "Saturday Night Live" about a heated parking lot dispute on Christmas Eve. The sketch featured Short and Mikey Day arguing over a parking spot, escalating into absurdity. McCarthy made a dramatic entrance as Short's wife, threatening Day and his daughter. The sketch included comedic moments, such as McCarthy spitting coffee on the car window and licking it clean, leading to Day ultimately conceding the parking spot to Short. The episode also featured a star-studded cold open with appearances from celebrities like Tom Hanks, Paul Rudd, and Tina Fey, celebrating Short's honorary membership in a fictional club.


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