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The
sketch comedy show welcomed back several alums this weekend for
its opening skit about this year's U.S. presidential race, with
Maya Rudolph playing Kamala Harris and Dana Carvey playing
President Joe Biden.
The episode is the most-watched “SNL” ever on Peacock in its
first weekend, NBC said.
Jean Smart hosted the 50th season premiere and country sensation
Jelly Roll was the musical guest.
The opening sketch could be a preview of the season ahead, with
alum Andy Samberg returning to play Harris' husband, Doug Emhoff,
and actor-comedian Jim Gaffigan playing Harris' running mate,
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Only Rudolph as Harris was expected,
although “SNL” hadn't confirmed she would reprise the role.
The first “SNL” episode aired Oct. 11, 1975, with Lorne Michaels
at the helm, just as he is now.
George Carlin hosted then and the show introduced its first cast
of the so-called Not Ready for Prime Time Players: Chevy Chase,
John Belushi, Gilda Radner, Dan Akroyd, Jane Curtin, Laraine
Newman and Garrett Morris.
Comedian Nate Bargatze is hosting this weekend's “SNL,” with
Coldplay appearing as the musical guest. NBC will air a
three-hour live “SNL” celebration on Feb. 16 to mark the
anniversary.
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