Steve Martin's Holiday Wish - SNL

Steve Martin lists all his holiday wishes, including children singing in the spirit of peace, tax-free cash in a Swiss bank account, all-encompassing power over the universe, a 31-day orgasm and revenge on his enemies. [Season 12, 1986]

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[nightreaper]

"The first would be the crap about the kids..."
I lost it.

[Luschan]

This sketch has always been a mainstay of the yearly Christmas sketch compilation, and I never get tired of it.

[jesusnthedaisychain]

Classic. In school, I memorized this entire routine and performed it for show and tell. Got into a bit of trouble for it. Worth it.

[mullen]

Steve Martin is a national treasure...been making me laugh since the 70's.

[wearealloneexceptforthatgu]

The first time I went to Disneyland when I was a kid, on Main Street there was a man in a white suit, juggling and telling jokes. He was really hilarious and I asked "May I please take your picture?" He gave me a broad grin, and as I lifted my Kodak Instamatic 104 to take the snapshot, he put his arm around the shoulder of another young fan who was laughing. It's the cutest picture. About a decade later, when Steve Martin was starring on SNL, and wore a white suit and talked on I think it was the Tonight Show about working at Disneyland before he became famous, I pulled out the snapshot and sure enough it was him. In 1966 when the picture was taken, he no longer was working at Disneyland, and I don't know if he did his appearance that day for old times' sake just for fun or what, but it was really cool to experience during my first trip to Disneyland and makes me smile every time I remember it. His King Tut, Holiday Wish, and wonderfully beautiful dance with Gilda on SNL are three of my favorite classics. He has done so much outstanding work and contributed so much to classic entertainment.

[raywest]

Love that he worked 'revenge against my enemies' into his lovely Christmas wish. A treasure I enjoy every year.

[SweetSpotGuitar]

One of the greatest SNL bits ever. My wife and I constantly use "the crap about the kids" in daily conversation.

[genie_inabottle]

Steve is just aging like fine wine. I adore this man, his brand of comedy and his repertoire. If I had one wish...

[mrhappy]

"They should die like pigs in hell."
Oh and Merry Christmas. Classic Wild and Crazy Guy right there.

[Mithranos]

"the crap about the kids" is an oft quoted line in my humble abode. How lucky are we to have Steve Martin?

[taylortiwari]

Steve Martin is so next level that my parents and myself and my sisters (ages spanning from 18-55 with all of us) all love him. If anyone doesn’t think he’s funny, they’re just wrong.

[dipperdandy]

I mean, logistically the Power wish would let him accomplish the other 4 easily.

[auntiekaren]

Before he became famous I saw Steve Martin at my college in the early 70s and I laughed till I cried 🤣😭 I knew he was going to hit the top. He's one of my all-time favorites

[KidFresh]

How iconic. This clip should have millions of views, it's an all time classic.

[Dan-qxmi]

This reminds me so much of the scene from The Jerk when he's explaining how long each day feels. Steve Martin is the best.

[jerryjanik]

This is the greatest thing ever I sent this entire thing in a text message what he said to multiple people on Christmas Eve and people hated it or they loved it I don't know but I love Steve Martin

[nmikali]

Classic lol. We refer to bits of this in our christmas season every year. Steve martins expressions lol. Priceless, love him.

[notarypublic-michigan]

I've always had the biggest crush on him. I still do and I LOVE his show on Hulu Only Murders in the Building is FANTASTIC. So funny

[calvinsaxon]

I watch this every year. The genuine sentiments expressed here never fail to bring tears to my eyes.

[batgurrl]

Love these vintage clips. Steve has always been a comic gem.😍🎄