Today Show - Saturday Night Live

[@glenngatlin8475]

She nailed Hodas subtle annoyance towards Kathie.

[@oscarfun100]

Not to mention that it is the toughest job to impersonate someone who isn't extreme, who has a normal voice, body language.

[@rodqueen2910]

no

[@cobrahklutch9779]

They capture the brutal awkwardness of this clusterfuck of a show. These two are amazing

[@whatsup7535]

It wasn't that bad, but could have been better

[@TRVBAL]

Seriously have you seen the Frank Sinatra Jr episode? Lol

[@cobrahklutch9779]

@DD dunn I said they were amazing at impersonating how fuckin stupid Kathy Lee & Hoda are lol. Does that infuriate you? Lord of all comedy?? Fuck You

[@conniecarroll7222]

@@cobrahklutch9779 No I agree with you. It's why I quit watching the show because of those 2. They sounded so stupid I couldn't believe it was supposed to be a news show .

[@-Always_Right-]

Both on NBC too hope they had a good sense of humor lol

[@wmh5539]

I love everything about Wigg's impersonation, especially the precise, clipped, uptight moment. Hoda always seems like she's terrified about what KL will say next.

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

... Wiig's* impersonation ...

[@tigerlily0988]

The only thing missing in this sketch are the glasses of white wine next to the coffee cups.

[@MommyOfZoeAndLiam]

I assumed the coffee cups are just full of liquor, at least KLG since they seem to imply she's always acting drunk....I don't watch the show, so I don't know of that is jokes or truth.

[@007nadineL]

Holy sh!te I just wrote the same comment right after laffing my way through vid

[@canaisyoung3601]

They had that when they continued with the sketch later, but replaced Michaela Watkins as Hoda Kotb with either Jenny Slate or Nasim Pedrad.

[@abiyoe91]

She's the best Hoda Kotb I have to say. I just love her natural acting. It's not a skit anymore, it's like watching the real talk show. And Kristen wiig was hilarious as always. XD

[@krislanc1239]

absolutely, you actually feel bad for her

[@Saracramenta]

i know right?!?! its like watching a real one

[@kareemabdelhakam3640]

Your Bae couldn't agree more :)

[@musicalgraffity]

Who is this actress?

[@Ffejro12256]

@@musicalgraffity Michaela watkins.

[@yrg9405]

Omg! They were ON POINT! Gestures, facial expressions, laughs, everything! 🤣🤣👏👏

[@chiranthiem.k.h.1597]

Kristen really got Kathie offensive manner, and her hypocritical getting offended when someone jokes about her

[@erwin4501]

Eh ?

[@edp3202]

Yup. I loved KLG in 80s and 90s but it did go downhill after Frank cheated.

[@esteban1487]

@@edp3202 Can't blame him.

[@edp3202]

@@esteban1487 she was so good on R & KL. I didn't know in real life she was unbearable.

[@esteban1487]

@@edp3202 I don't think she started that way. People change.

[@priyaj5283]

That blue dress lady has some real acting skills

[@amberfeeney2216]

are you joking?

[@artisdying]

@@amberfeeney2216 Yes.

[@gmr7494]

@@amberfeeney2216 what do you mean? She's terrific in this role!

[@teresaf991]

The blue dress lady. I m sorry but I missed a few years working of SNL before I discovered streaming and I Don t recognize her. I didn't know if she was a guest or regular.

[@SalveRegina8]

@@teresaf991 her name is Michaela Watkins. She was on SNL 2008-09. She went on years later to star in the show Casual. Very talented lady.

[@susanladd7565]

The fact that Kathie Lee doesn't like this makes it even funnier!

[@kotekke]

LOLL for real

[@josephgutierrez4417]

0000000p

[@cthoolhoo1441]

But you know when Hoda watches them, her neck gets so tired from nodding and saying "Yup" that she has to ice it down afterwards.

[@shaylaburr6501]

Yes!!!!

[@poodtang2104]

Agreed.

[@rebeccashannon3050]

kathie's mannerisms in this are painfully accurate omg

[@gracejones2831]

She thinks she is so funny because she gets the obligatory laughter from everyone.

[@agucis]

Kristen Wiig is amazing!!! love her

[@karenhamilton2498]

Chocolatelipstick boe for you

[@ienjoysandwiches]

fuck her she's a racist overrated hack. this sketch was shit. be honest with yourself. looking at a blonde woman insult a middle eastern woman for 6 minutes is not funny in 2019. fuck her and her white power agenda.

[@ewaldseiland8558]

@@ienjoysandwiches wow you really need to get some friends

[@dimitravasileiadou9771]

@@ienjoysandwiches Kristen Wiig is NOT playing herself here. She is doing an IMPRESSION. Of SOMEONE ELSE. Do you know what an impression is, sweetheart?

[@stuartdennis8506]

Michael Bisbing's right eye Awww, jealous of her talent and concerned that you’ll never, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever be anything other than worthless piece of sh*t? Diddums.

[@nebulousisgod]

Neil really went for it in this one. Impressive.

[@andycrane551]

wow, look at the acting of the lady in purple at 1:47-1:54 - that is SO accurate of someone insulted (first look at them, then look at others with facial expressions)

[@ienjoysandwiches]

seriously the racist humor is not funny any more, kisten wig is nothing more than a shitty bar comic

[@amberfeeney2216]

wubbalubbadubdub fuck off dude

[@joeysupangkat2085]

@@ienjoysandwiches fuck off!!

[@blueribenaberry]

slartibartfast Racist!? She......what!??

[@jimmycampbell78]

Racist humour? What?

[@rmw9130]

F***ing hilarious. Kathie calling her HoHo, interrupting Hoda all the time, showing how awkward Kathie with her co-hosts, the bad jokes....getting offended, Kathie's facial expressions and mannerisms she mailed it!! Im laughing so hard. And then that workout at the end... I'm dying! 😭😭😭😭

[@hbg70]

She mailed it?

[@paulfreeman1410]

They mailed it 😂😂 Don't get mad just kidding I saw this and it made me laugh harder than the skit I talk my texts and don't proof read them 😂😂😂😂😂

[@shack8110]

didn't Kathy (Kristen) call her Yoda at 1 point?

[@pennydesouza]

Neil Patrick Harris seems very comfortable in this role...

[@raspberrycrowns9494]

I mean He is gay

[@raspberrycrowns9494]

And I guess what the pink girl was doing was sexual harassment(?) Someone correct me

[@offbeat65]

@@raspberrycrowns9494 - "The pink girl"??? Do you live under a rock?

[@raspberrycrowns9494]

@@offbeat65 Yeah sorry

[@doggomcd]

Tell me a role he wasn't comfortable in, guys a natural

[@minabarbie7167]

Cracked when she said alright yoda what's the scoop 😂

[@blazaybla22]

"Dosey doe, electric slide then Cotton Eye Joe"

[@imtryingmybest673]

And *t h r u s t* and *t h r u s t* and *t h r u s t* and *t h r u s t*

[@optimisticzebra8498]

Thank you for recognizing this wonderful contribution to life!

[@catybehr]

🤣🤣

[@thecagedcreative9115]

Sent me

[@KnarfStein]

@@imtryingmybest673 This reminds me of that batshit insane Trump pastor, Paula White.

[@GangsterNerd1]

She’s the best Hoda. She kills it

[@jeffblack8457]

Agreed! Michaela is amazing!

[@sonjasanchez3233]

Michaela Watkins as Hoda Kotb is spot-on, very impressive.

[@briancurley4532]

Spot on. Take a drink.

[@saifsufian4286]

Something about the way Neil Patrick Harris says “and thrust” makes me uncontrollably laugh

[@mikec886]

Dr body

[@partlyironic]

Honestly I think the other women who have played Hoda are generally brilliant but this is just perfection.

[@imnotgivingmynametoamachine683]

I legit thought she was the real person from the show since I haven't seen her in a lot of other skits and she is so insanely dead on. I wonder if she went full method and even believed she was Hota?

[@SarahEA1]

That punch really had me laughing out loud! 😂😂🤣🤣

[@ryanp4396]

It's funny how bitter the real Kathy is about these spoofs when these segments specifically touch on her inability to take a joke while dishing jokes out about others.

[@jlnioannou]

I felt so good when Hoda punched her! Omg is the real Kathy Lee Gifford like that??? How can Hoda stand her?

[@consciousmixture]

'Omg is the real Kathy Lee Gifford like that???' That and more. You should watch her response to her SNL sketch.

[@jlnioannou]

consciousmixture Ok I will!

[@zozozonotyourbusiness4281]

Kathy Lee Gifford was so offended and childish about it ON CAMERA, imagine how she's around to be when the camera's off.

[@annagitana1]

Yes. She is.

[@ryadinstormblessed8308]

That's exactly what I was going to say! 👍👍👍👍

[@maranatha_777]

The more I see of Neil Patrick Harris the more I like him, this guy is really amazing, open for so many different things.

[@AshishSharma-nm5eo]

Michaela Eirelover he can act,dance,sing and host.. basically everything.. I can't even imagine someone hating him..

[@chickenlegsTV]

yeah!! his open alright

[@offbeat65]

@burteriksson - Envious much?

[@raspberrycrowns9494]

He's legen wait for it

[@offbeat65]

@burteriksson - www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&channel=trow&q=%22envious+much%22

[@BriRog68]

NPH is a national treasure, and must be protected at all costs! So gorgeous and talented 👏👏🤴🥰🔥❤

[@SmugSuspenders]

Kristen Wiig...... Everything she touches turns to gold :)

[@kigozimuhammad]

PutinWithAnimals Midas ???

[@ПроститееслиобиделЯсваминесогл]

She will die starving

[@Constavlos]

Wiig as lee is the ultimate troll. I bow.

[@offbeat65]

The timing of that facepunch alone is acting masterclass from all three involved.

[@carolphillips1593]

I LOVED that!!🤣😅😆

[@azjmsxhn]

i lost it when she says "no man in her life" ...wiig is a genius!

[@rumudinc300]

A vending machine for umbrellas is an amazing idea!

[@anthonylicausi3566]

The Brilliance of this sketch is that it is almost exactly the same as when Hoda & KLG did the show. SNL used actual transcripts from the show in these sketches which just tells you how just how insane and ridiculous the real KLG is. Hoda loves it and KLG hates it....Art imitating Life.

[@katws3972]

Both ladies have their impressions down so accurately.

[@theycallmetundraboy]

These two have such great chemistry it passed my science exam.

[@har9020]

I’ll never understand why Micaela Watkins was let go after one season. She was good in everything she did and showed versatility.

[@har9020]

@D B Possibly, yes. They didn't know how old she was when they hired her?

[@har9020]

@D B Too bad, all in all. She was good.

[@ladyslipperlynn64]

Perfection!!!!! The faces, the laughs everything!!

[@74SongBerd]

That was a brilliant Hoda impression!!

[@carisarkin2526]

KRISTEN WIIG is an absolute DELIGHT!!! so talented..a comic genius!!

[@johnrylenemiz3300]

This is the best Hoda impression ive seen in this skit

[@РустемСтерлигов]

just look how naturally Michaela plays awkwardness at 4:54

[@DONTOURAGETV]

This girl is so freaking talented … after everybody from the late 80s and early 90s cast left the talent got really thin, but she was one of the bright spots

[@aidenownage]

Tip your hat and dosie doh, electric slide and cotton eye Joe :D

[@Hellwyck]

do-si-do

[@dielaughing73]

Now THRUST

[@Wildsidescrazytimes]

I feel like Kristen Wiig just flew off the script and freestyled through the whole thing. 🤣

[@boogieboy6946]

And was stellar @ impersonating KLG..

[@Mysonsfight4USA]

When he got to "Now Russian dance/Tip your Hat/Dosi-do and Cotton-eye Joe!" is when I completely lost it

[@starshipcaptain4753]

Neil Patrick is so great, he also has some good dance and exercise move, a W/O video in his future please?

[@Westindiangyal1111]

Omgoodness, I am dying with laughter. I have never seen this episode before. Kristen is always so spot on funny. I don't know who the other lady is but her expressions are so funny. Neil patrick is beyond funny. He got some good moved. His snake was spot on.

[@floatingsara]

Me too I've just discovered the other lady, her name is Michaela Watkins and I find her amazing, very beautiful and talented. Apparently she stayed only a year.

[@antoniodragonheart8965]

here I am again, one year later. should I get a life? but I just love this brilliant acting.

[@Hellwyck]

You only need a life you you're on here and you do nothing else.

[@KenyonClemonsNY]

I'm with you!!;

[@francescahuawei4194]

it's great when Hoda hits one of Kathy's nerve considering how rude Kathy is 😂😂

[@Hachidiego]

i love Kristen so much! :3

[@anusisaman3086]

Why don't you call Frank? He can come get you in his hover round! 😂lol

[@floatingsara]

Michaela Watkins, I didn't know her, the first impression is amazing.

[@daniel.septembre]

Really liked the moment when Hoda punches Kathy Lee. :)

[@taffycat93]

Neil Patrick Harris is HILARIOUS! 😆 😆 😆

[@themarketingchip2874]

Gota love Barney chucked in there in the end with his cotton eye joe moves

[@kelvinbrown8754]

The Frank joke about the hoveround was just cold! LOL!

[@Ffejro12256]

I think this is the first time I've ever been focused on anyone else but Kristen wiig in a skit. Michaela Watkins was taken off the show way too early. Her facial expressions are amazing.

[@redwluv1375]

Lmaooooo when Kathie got offended that she joked abt her

[@Sbannmarie]

This is the best Hoda.

[@cynthiaveronica5258]

Wiigs is spot on with her Kathy Lee impression🤣

[@Mordorer]

Yes!! I was waiting for that punch to her face!! 🤣

[@BM-ht9xk]

Love Ms Wiig! when she rolls her eyes! ;)))))

[@pinkdiamonds9137]

The casual, “I can’t crunk it; I’m an old lady.” Dead 😂😂

[@odd0odium]

She's the best Hoda. What's her name?

[@yepthatsme83]

odd0odium yup, the best Hoda

[@lorenslin1968]

Gio Lin

[@cakredi4132]

Michaela Watkins.

[@aniokay]

She's in New Girl as well

[@luke-alex]

​@@aniokay Well she's one of the central characters in Casual

[@polinaznobina9194]

Neil Patrick Harris ❤️💛

[@danae1326]

Oh god, Neil Patrick Harris is hilarious in this sketch!

[@HookedOnSonics518]

I love seeing Kathie Lee's face drop every time Frank is mentioned.

[@oriolez555]

Watkins' punch 🤣 ... it's been years and I still find this sketch hilarious

[@parryyotter]

I watch these skits all the time and Michaela Watkins is truly the best Hoda. She plays the simmering resentment and utter awkwardness so well. Kristen Wiig is only able to be so good because Watkins kills it as the poor victim of her terrible jokes and inconsideration.

[@csen96]

That last bit with NPH behind Kristen was something..HOT!

[@Faith-c2n]

The Best Part Was The Punch To The Face 😂😂😂

[@thesprawl2361]

I've never understood why Wiig's KLG impression doesn't get more laughter. It's deranged genius and the dopey crowd don't seem to get it.

[@Texaslawhorn]

Maybe most of them were still asleep or didn't catch the Hoda/Kathie Lee hour of "The Today Show" when it was on? If they had seen it they would surely get it and find Wiig's impression quite funny.

[@andromedaiscoming185]

Its kind of annoying when people complain about the level of laughter from the crowd. What would you like better? Screaming, squealing, earth shattering laughter? I love this sketch ive watched it a few times before but I dont laugh that hard Im mostly smiling, youd be judging me if I was in that audience because I wasnt LOUD ENOUGH FOR YOU

[@thesprawl2361]

@@andromedaiscoming185 oh go away you nutjob

[@andromedaiscoming185]

@@thesprawl2361 hey man you commented you have to accept other points of view

[@thesprawl2361]

@@andromedaiscoming185 If you hadn't been so obnoxious and ranty I might have

[@DanielCastro-vz2vy]

LMAOOOOO this was so great, i almost couldn’t finish watching it 💀💀😂😂 kristin wiig is amazing as kathy lee

[@ColonelBanana]

That Lil choreography by Patrick needed some applause.

[@MrStensnask]

Now tip your hat and dosey doe, Electric slide and Cotton-Eye Joe!

[@ReidWalter]

that punch is really twist plot

[@Om3194]

Kristen absolutely nails this impression

[@fearless_cloud]

This is what is like to do improv when your stage partner keeps blocking.

[@FastsignsAugusta]

Neil Patrick Harris will forever live in my mind saying "Step it out. Step it out. Now Grapevine! Now Grapevine!" And Bea Arthur Jr.! Bwahahahahahahahaha Love this!!!!!

[@sugandhasawhney7]

hahaha kristen was hilarious as usual !!!

[@rogerdale5451]

"Frank is on his third set of titanium knees, so a little sensativ....

[@101zoeg]

I wish the morning shows were really like this

[@liamstrong1012]

Kerry Hensen Having never watched it, when I watched some youtube clips of it, I was surprised just how similar it actually was. This was way less exaggerated than I imagined

[@cynthiahusband106]

Neil Patrick Harris soooooo talented!!!!!!!

[@Eparabola]

Kristen is by far the funniest performer in SNL history. The more I watch her stuff, the more I realize Bill Murray and Phil Hartman are probably 2 and 3 interchangeably - but she stands out as the best.

[@gigatronicdeth]

Ahem Chris Farley.

[@elisecode2212]

I like Dana Carvey and Bill Hader but she’s quite good

[@hamsterlife6509]

Darryl Hammond has the best impersonations

[@slamjackson2137]

Chris Farley’s “Best Of” collection is incredible, but if you watch the episodes of his tenure it was mostly shit.

[@thomasmccaffrey264]

Omg that thumbnail... I couldn’t NOT watch lmao

[@Ernie1978]

The actress who plays Hoda is phenomenal!!!!

[@schmarpsywinkleurnklabean659]

She's a hottie! I think it's Cheri O'Teri.

[@WinterWonder99]

​@@schmarpsywinkleurnklabean659Michaela Watkins

[@parryyotter]

@@schmarpsywinkleurnklabean659 very wrong. It’s Michaela Watkins.

[@louieshere]

She is really funny. Michela Watkins is her name and she was in Trophy Wife.

[@CrochetNewsNetwork]

The facial manerisms of both are perfect. The lady playing Hota is the perfect partner to Wigg.

[@parryyotter]

Hoda* Wiig* And her name is Michaela Watkins. She’s the best actor to play Hoda in this series.

[@antoniodragonheart8965]

Incredible impersonations. Fantastic.

[@thearchangel9835]

Kristen is unbelievably hilarious!😅😂 love her

[@trevorbeal2126]

Hoda kept looking off to the left looking for someone to save her

[@pollypocket2282]

Who else missed “ and Bea Arthur Jr!” Comedy gold!!!!

[@bhoomikam4353]

This skit was LEGEND......... wait for it.........DARRY !!!😉😎

[@gospelofrye6881]

"Now tip your hat and do-si-do, electric slide, and cotton-eye joe... and thrust... and thrust..."

[@rogerbrodniak5644]

How does Neil Patrick Harris not host SNL every year? He's perfect for it...

[@karenday9109]

This was the funniest thing I have seen in a long while!

[@danmarcondes4586]

Those two were fenomenal

[@tanjimahmed6652]

Danilo Marcondes phenomenal

[@TimmmTim]

omg how beautiful are you

[@JillWe-co4zj]

Hysterical as always!! Well done ladies

[@ashleygill2209]

Who came for Barney? 😂😂😂😂

[@aw3some3asian]

It's actually one of his plays from the playbook

[@mistahpelican1778]

Ashley Verman i am your mooooother

[@smitmi2007]

I came so much I had to change my pants.

[@chrismobi]

Me

[@MrDino1953]

Not me. I’m here to get my Wiig on.

[@Eurovisionary851]

"O is a vowel" "No it's not!" 😂

[@marcoesposito2915]

best Hoda

[@JoseCruz-dm6ew]

5:30 just wonderful