Steve Martin’s AFI Life Achievement Award ceremony

Jack Black, left, Martin Short and honoree Steve Martin on the red carpet outside the Dolby Theatre.

Amy Poehler, left, Martin Short, Maya Rudolph and Tina Fey attend the 43rd AFI tribute to Steve Martin.

Dan Aykroyd and Donna Dixon at the Steve Martin tribute.

Tim May and Queen Latifah perform at the Steve Martin tribute.

Sarah Silverman at the Steve Martin tribute.

Lily Tomlin pays tribute to Steve Martin at the AFI ceremony.

Steve Carell speaks onstage during the 43rd AFI Life Achievement Award gala honoring Steve Martin.

Diane Keaton gives a double thumbs-up while speaking at the Steve Martin tribute.

Conan O’Brien honors Steve Martin with a speech on the AFI stage.

“Saturday Night Live” producer Lorne Michaels attends the Steve Martin tribute.

Steve Martin, left, accepts the AFI Life Achievement award from entertainer Mel Brooks onstage.

Steve Martin accepts the AFI Life Achievement Award.

Mel Brooks attends the after party for the Steve Martin tribute.

Steve Martin, backstage, with his AFI Life Achievement Award.