The April 4 episode of “Saturday Night Live” marked Jack Black‘s fifth hosting stint, granting him entry into the exclusive “five-timers club.” Several comedy legends made cameos during his monologue to celebrate.
First was Jonah Hill, who told Black that there was “something wrong with the five-timer’s club” as they entered a lounge that has previously appeared in other five-timers’ monologues — only this time, it was covered in cobwebs.
In the lounge, Black was greeted by Tina Fey, who often returns to “SNL” when a new five-timer is inducted. “You’re the first Black in the five-timers club,” Fey said, poking fun of the show’s oft-criticized lack of racial diversity. (Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who is of mixed-race heritage, became the first Black five-timer in 2017, but all other five-timers have been white.)
“What’s become of this once-glorious place?” Black asked. “You know, it’s seen better days,” Fey responded. “What started off as a one-off joke in a Tom Hanks monologue has been brought back so many times, it has literally been run into the ground. For example, this is my fifth five-timers club stint.”
“A double five-timer. Is that why you’re wearing that special jacket?” Black asked. “No, this is actually my first-timer’s jacket from ‘SNL UK,’” she said. Fey was the first-ever host of the U.K. adaptation of “SNL” on March 21. “I think it’s made out of Paddington,” she continued, referencing the jacket’s fur lining and turning around to reveal the fictional bear’s head.
Candice Bergen entered next, saying, “You know, I spent a night with Paddington back in 1700. Let’s just say we found something that he likes way more than marmalade.” When Black reacted with shock, she added, “What? A bitch can party!”
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