SNLove (My Two Hours of Heaven)
host: Hugh Laurie
musical guest: Beck
I looked into Mr. Laurie's blue blue eyes and they swallowed me whole.
Waking up at 4:30 AM was worth it. Standing outside in the rain was worth it. Having to blow-dry my Uggs because they were soaked was worth it. Having my heart sink in my chest in fear of possibly missing those eyes was all worth it in the end.
Sketches included "Most Haunted," "Advance Man," "Hardball with Chris Matthews," "Weekend Update" with Tim Calhoun and two gay guys from Jersey, a job interview, Frankenstein, and a hospital scene with Hugh Laurie in drag, with special appearances by Lorne Michaels and Borat (with Azamat).
Cut sketches that didn't make it to the live show include a "Lost" parody, "Evil Speed Reader," "Vincent Price's Halloween Special," and an annoying drunk guy.
Beck sang two songs, "Nausea" and "Clap Hands," both with marionette versions of the band playing right alongside in a small replica of the stage. The second song included dinnerware as instruments. Very awesome. And Mr. Laurie also had a musical treat for us with a protest song.
Overall, a great experience to watch the workings of a live show.
1 comment:
Jen, I JUST saw a part of this episode of SNL with him! Maybe it was a repeat or not... I can't remember exactly when I saw it... I don't remember it being in October though... unless do they tape it before hand live and then show it later like other "live" shows? BTW, WOW! I can't believe you got to see an SNL taping!
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