"Saturday Night Live" kicked off a historic 50th season by having beloved show veterans join its contemporary talents to present a satirical view of the reenergized election season. For the cold open, Maya Rudolph reprised her role as Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president. James Austin Johnson returned for his version of Republican foe and former President Donald Trump.
The sketch was a spoof of ABC News' "World News Tonight With David Muir" as Muir, portrayed by Andrew Dismukes, attempted to redress his self-admitted bias during a presidential debate widely seen as a win for Harris. "Is it just me, or is it handsome in here," he said at the opening of the sketch. Before introducing Harris, Muir said he'd give equal time to live coverage of rallies held by each candidate.
"The fun has been rebooted," Rudolph's Harris said. "Too fun, too furious." She reiterated one of her campaign's slogans: "This election is about moving forward.
See, Donald Trump is stuck in the past." Harris continued, "Like I say to my husband Doug when he leaves his phone at the Chili's: We're not gong back." Comedian Jim Gaffigan was introduced as Minnesota Gov.
Tim Walz, Harris' running mate. After proclaiming his "big dad energy," Walz explained why he wants to be vice president. "I love this country, and as a former teacher I need the money," he said, name-checking a big-box generic brand.
"This suit is from Costco. It’s Kirkland brand." Show veterans Andy Samberg (as H.