Martin Short’s latest visit to *The Tonight Show* commenced with his trademark comedic energy, tossing sharp insults at both the host and his *Only Murders in the Building* colleague. Short playfully jabbed at Jimmy Fallon, stating, “You must be really thrilled, because in just one month you’re going to be pardoned for your involvement in January 6th.” He then directed his wit at Steve Martin, quipping, “He’s super into Christmas — he’s already hung up his compression stockings with care.”

Nevertheless, the segment took a surprising twist when Short suddenly invited Fallon to engage in a private chat behind the famous blue curtain. What ensued was a riotously absurd hot mic-style sketch, displaying an increasingly intense and escalating disagreement between the two. The sketch featured numerous trips behind the curtain and culminated in the dramatic shattering of an urn, presenting a surge of chaotic humor that left the audience in uproarious laughter.