Jimmy Fallon brings the funny, and a few very special guests, back to ‘SNL’ (Video)
Current Late Night host and former cast regular, Jimmy Fallon, returned as host of Saturday Night Live on Saturday. But Fallon wasn’t the only one to return to his old stomping ground. Fallon was joined by other SNL alums Rachel Dratch, Chris Kattan, Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan and Horatio Sanz.
Fallon opened the show as his Boston character Sully and Denise, which was the first surprise cameo from Rachel Dratch. In the skit, Sully and Denise attempt to get into their old high school’s dance. Amy Poehler also makes a cameo.
In a skit featuring musical guest Michael Buble called “Michael Buble Christmas Duets,” Fallon did his best impersonations of Justin Bieber, Sting, and a spot-on Russell Brand.
Next, Fallon’s “Jimmy Mirror” skit had him once again doing his impressions of Jerry Seinfeld and Barry Gibb, with Andy Samberg as his reflection. The two teased a Justin Timberlake cameo, but he couldn’t make it, which resulted in a long, comical breakdown.
Weekend Update brought the most star-power, though. Fallon wasn’t satisfied with Seth Meyers’ punch line regarding a report about a strip club toy drive, so they had a competition to see who could come up with the best joke in the “Weekend Update Joke-off.”
Fallon and Meyers weren’t the only two involved. Soon, under deafening applause and cheers, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler joined in. Fallon reunited with his old Update co-anchor, Fey, while Seth Meyers, who handles the skit solo, now reunited with his old co-anchor Amy Poehler.
In a game show-type lightning round, complete with buzzers and their own sound effects, the four comics gave a number of the best one liners that they could come up with.
“The most popular toy so far is tickle-me-Brenda,” said Poehler.
“So remember kids, that isn’t Christmas magic, it’s stripper glitter,” added Meyers.
“Unlike the strippers, the toys must not be damaged,” joked Fallon.
“More than just your heart will grow three sizes that day,” added Fey.
Fallon was joined by Chris Kattan and Horatio Sanz in two musical skits. The first skit was “Beethoven” where Fallon as Beethoven introduces his band and the second skit, “Christmas Treat” where Fallon was not only joined by Sanz and Kattan, but also Tracy Morgan.