Jack Black Pumps Up Crowd at Studio 8H and at Home
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“SNL” returned to the air for the latest episode in its 50th season on Saturday, April 5, with Jack Black serving as host and a pair of musical guests in Elton John and Brandi Carlile.
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Black gets the chance to really ham it up.
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"Thank you to Elton John, Brandi Carlile, Mike Myers," Black began, pointing to each individual as he mentioned them. When he got to Myers' name, Black went to place his arm around the man on his left — who turned out to be music producer Andrew Watt.
Like "Washington's Dream," this sketch written by Mikey Day, Streeter Seidell, and Chloe Fineman is a basic concept that's perfectly executed.
Live host Jack Black and SNL's writers/cast flexed their comedic muscles and brought some serious satirical heat this weekend.