Comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short have been hit by Covid-19 after attending the “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary special alongside Maya Rudolph. In an Instagram post, Martin shared that both Short and Rudolph tested positive for the virus, joking about a possible “SNL 50th Covid curse.”
Short’s illness has led to a rescheduling of his and Martin’s upcoming “Dukes of Funnytown” Tour, with the duo apologizing for the inconvenience and promising even funnier shows in October. This news comes after Dana Carvey revealed on a podcast with David Spade that he missed the anniversary show due to the flu, with Spade attending in his place.
Spade expressed regret that Carvey couldn’t make it and praised his talent, emphasizing that Carvey would have been a standout at the event. The “SNL50” festivities seem to have been plagued by health issues, with multiple comedians falling ill.
This article was originally published on NBCNews.com and provides an insight into the challenges faced by comedy stars during the celebrations of the iconic “Saturday Night Live” show’s milestone anniversary.
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