Amy Poehler made a memorable return to “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) as Pam Bondi, the former Florida Attorney General. This came during a sketch that followed Bondi’s contentious Senate hearing with Democrats. Poehler’s portrayal was confrontational, humorously choosing to insult a questioner before offering her response.
A Surprising Appearance by Tina Fey
Alongside Poehler, former SNL cast member Tina Fey made a surprise appearance as Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. In her role, Fey humorously brandished an assault-style rifle while promoting opportunities within Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). She targeted prospective agents with tongue-in-cheek questions such as, “Do you need a job now?” and “Do you take supplements that you bought at a gas station?”
Poehler’s Nostalgic Return
This episode was particularly significant as it marked Poehler’s third time hosting. The episode aired on the 50th anniversary of SNL, which originally debuted on October 11, 1975. During her opening monologue, Poehler reflected on her early aspirations to act, humorously noting the potential rise of AI actors.
- Poehler reminisced about watching SNL in the 1970s.
- She expressed gratitude for having a welcoming space among friends.
- Poehler humorously addressed the future AI competition by asserting her own comedic talent.
Cameos and Cameos
Aubrey Plaza made a cameo, reprising her role as a former intern on the show. In a parody of the Netflix series “The Hunting Wives,” Plaza played a new character who faced unexpected hostility from the group of women, highlighting humor within progressive and traditional spaces.
Weekend Update Highlights
The “Weekend Update” segment featured an exciting collaboration among Poehler, Fey, Seth Meyers, Colin Jost, and Michael Che. They engaged in a quiz show-style game, showcasing their comedic chemistry and shared history on the show.
Musical Guest and Tribute
Musical guest Role Model performed “Sally, When The Wine Runs Out,” featuring a surprise appearance by Charli XCX. The episode concluded with a tribute to the recently deceased Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton, who passed away at the age of 79.
Next week, Sabrina Carpenter will host and be the musical guest, as SNL continues its legacy on NBC, a division of NBCUniversal.
