John Mulaney’s return to SNL was a walk down memory lane for the comedian. Not only did he sit down to talk about the origins of Stefon for SNL‘s YouTube channel, he shared a series of photographs and moments on Twitter ahead of the broadcast — and revealed that two sketches from last night were originally rejected from when he was a writer.
But a standout image and story stems from when Jon Hamm hosted the show and the cast decided to dress up as Mad Men characters to welcome Don Draper to the pitch meeting. Judging from the tweet from Mulaney, Hamm did not expect it and was “new to the show” this time around. “Drunk Comic-Con” might be the best way to describe any scene, but it fits perfectly here:
Wait! But on the Monday when Jon Hamm first hosted in October 2008 all of us went to the pitch meeting dressed as Mad Men characters. Then “as part of the joke” everyone started day drinking. Jon Hamm, new to the show, walked in to be greeted by drunk Comic-Con. It was the best pic.twitter.com/QmWOYQIJSc
— John Mulaney (@mulaney) April 14, 2018
This wasn’t all the comedian shared on Twitter before the show, giving fans and curious Twitter users alike a look behind-the-scenes at SNL when preparing a show for that week. Mark Zuckerberg appears at one point here, with Steve Martin, Bill Hader in his regular clothing, and Andy Samberg all making some appearances.
Saturday Jan 29 2011. Me and Lorne Michaels and Mark Zuckerberg in the background. Mark later went on to achieve success in computers. Photo Dana Edelson pic.twitter.com/ga3IzcwC5J
— John Mulaney (@mulaney) April 14, 2018
SNL Friday rehearsals. I wanna say 2012. That’s me and @stevemartintogo. We were probably working on part of a comedy sketch that didn’t work in hopes that it would. Results? Unknown. Photo Dana Edelson. pic.twitter.com/b3nLmjHHMo
— John Mulaney (@mulaney) April 13, 2018
#tbt Thursday rehearsal with Bill, Andy and Kenan. 2010? Everyone looks mad at me so this sketch must have involved those wires where the cast had to fly. Pic by Dana Edelson. pic.twitter.com/GnsiOyly9R
— John Mulaney (@mulaney) April 12, 2018
All around, friends of Mulaney were urging people to tune in while sharing their own thoughts about his first hosting appearance on the show. It really seems like it was a treat for all of his friends, supporters, and former SNL co-workers. That’s something to appreciate when it is an episode that the mainstream audience might not be informed about.
Tonight one of my oldest friends @johnmulaney is hosting #SNL. Hands down one of the funniest people alive and I think he still looks like this. pic.twitter.com/wlbje9j0E1
— Mike Birbiglia (@birbigs) April 14, 2018
Tonight @mulaney is hosting @snl. He is a wonderful person, an incredible writer and a fantastic performer. My time at that show was so much better for him being there. Don’t miss it!!! (I last saw Jack White at the SNL 40th. Our interaction was short but courteous!)
— Seth Meyers (@sethmeyers) April 15, 2018
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(Via Vulture)
