Jimmy Fallon had the distinction to kick issues off on the SNL50: The Homecoming Live performance in celebration of NBC’s late-night sketch present.
Fallon took the Radio Metropolis Music Corridor stage alongside The Roots to pay tribute to The Blues Brothers, the sketch starring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd that impressed a 1980 movie and a sequel in 1998 titled Blues Brothers 2000.
Following the efficiency, Fallon revealed he was “out of breath” and thanked the “assortment of expertise” who attended the homage.
“I believed this was candy. The place you’re seated is predicated on how a lot Lorne [Michaels] loves you,” Fallon joked.
Fallon continued, “I used to be so honored when the assistant to Lorne’s assistant, requested me to host tonight.”
The Tonight Present host then took a jab at himself, answering why he was internet hosting the particular, saying, “Effectively, it’s award season, which implies I received nothing occurring proper now.”
Fallon famous that he has two issues in frequent with SNL in that they each flip 50 this 12 months, including, “And if we’re being sincere, we each peaked round 25.”
SNL50: The Homecoming Live performance celebrates the music of SNL with performances from artists like Arcade Hearth, Backstreet Boys, Dangerous Bunny, Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Brittany Howard, Chris Martin, David Byrne, DEVO, Eddie Vedder, Jack White, Jelly Roll, Girl Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Mumford & Sons, Publish Malone, Preservation Corridor Jazz Band, Robyn, and The B-52s.
Celebrating 50 years on TV, the festivities proceed on Sunday, February 16, with SNL50: The Anniversary Particular at 8 p.m. ET and 5 p.m. PT on NBC and streaming on Peacock.
