November 3rd 2024.
Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for Vice President, surprised everyone by showing up on "Saturday Night Live" just days before the presidential election. She joined the show's cold open as herself, alongside Maya Rudolph who plays a hilarious version of Harris. The audience erupted in cheers as the two sat across from each other, dressed in identical outfits.
Harris greeted Rudolph with a big grin and reminded her, "You got this." The two were in sync as they encouraged supporters to "Keep Kamala and carry-on-ala," and expressed their shared belief in the promise of America. And of course, they couldn't forget the iconic "Live from New York it's Saturday night!" catchphrase.
The surprise appearance came as Harris took a quick break from her campaign in battleground states. She wanted to generate buzz and appeal to a wider audience by appearing on the popular sketch comedy show. Her team confirmed the appearance just before the live airing began.
Harris arrived at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan, where "SNL" tapes, and had enough time for a quick rehearsal before the show aired. It was the final episode before Election Day. She left immediately after the opening segment, telling reporters, "It was fun!" as she boarded her plane for Michigan.
The show's host, John Mulaney, and musical guest, Chappell Roan, steered away from politics for the rest of the night. Roan, who has become a rising star in recent months, did not make any political statements during her performance. She has been critical of the Democratic Party in the past, but has stated that she plans to vote for Harris.
In a surprise twist, Senator Tim Kaine also made an appearance on the show. In a game-show sketch, the contestants struggled to remember his name despite him being Hillary Clinton's running mate in 2016. "It's been less than eight years. What's my name?" Kaine joked.
Rudolph first played Harris on the show in 2019 and has been praised for her spot-on impression, even by Harris herself. Harris joked about Rudolph's portrayal of her laugh during her appearance on "The View" last month.
Appearing on "SNL" so close to the election is unusual, but politicians have a long history on the show. Trump even hosted an episode in 2015. However, it is rare for a candidate to appear so close to Election Day.
The first sitting president to appear on the show was Republican Gerald Ford in 1976. Barack Obama and Bob Dole also made appearances during their presidential campaigns. Tina Fey's iconic impersonation of Sarah Palin in 2008 even led to Palin appearing on the show herself.
Harris' surprise appearance on "Saturday Night Live" was a fun and lighthearted break from the intense election season. Whether you support her or not, there's no denying that she has a great sense of humor. As for her running mate, Trump, it's unclear if he was invited to appear on the show. But given his unflattering portrayal on "SNL," it's safe to assume he declined the invitation.
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