'SNL' all-stars past and present, including Kate McKinnon, Adam Sandler, Bill Hader and Fred Armisen, offered personal thoughts about Hal Willner during a sweet tribute at the end of Saturday's unusual remote episode.
"SNL" all-stars past and present, including Kate McKinnon, Adam Sandler, Bill Hader, Kenan Thompson, Pete Davidson and Fred Armisen, offered personal thoughts about Willner during a sweet tribute at the end of, the iconic comedy show's first since coronavirus forced a production shutdown after the March 7 episode.
The choice of"Perfect Day" was perfect: Reed was a close friend of Willner, who also produced his music. What followed was a rolling segment of quick-hit remote tributes, with one performer's words leading into another's memorial.Comedian John Mulaney, who has hosted and written for"SNL," called Willner"a wonderful friend to me, to so many people who worked at 'Saturday Night Live.'"Others talked about Willner's deep knowledge and love of music.
At one point, Fey, Poehler & Co. appeared on screen in eight Zoom-like boxes, singing"Perfect Day." All sang remotely but they sounded amazingly like one.
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