Will Ferrell & Surprise Guests Take the Stage in SNL’s Finale

SNL alum Will Ferrell took to the main stage last night as host of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE’s season finale.  But Will wasn’t the only alum to show up in Studio 8H.  SNL favorites Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph and Norm McDonald also made cameo appearances much to my delight.

Amy first appeared back in the old anchor’s chair to co-host Weekend Update with Seth Meyer. It was like she never left. And, in a (too) lengthy skit about weirdos at a funeral service, Maya Rudolph was a great surprise. She’s always been one of my favorites.  If only they could have let her give us a little Donatella Versace.  Such a shame that her new movie, Away We Go, is premiering this summer because it would have been nice to see her host.

Norm McDonald was fantastic reprising his Burt Reynolds for the always great SNL version of Jeopardy.

But it was the last skit of the night that really brought out the names and faces.  Backed by Billy Joel’s “Goodnight Saigon”, Will Ferrell was joined by the entire cast of SNL including Amy, Norm & Maya.  Also making cameos were Paul Rudd, Anne Hathaway, Artie Lange, Green Day, Tom Hanks, and Elisabeth Moss (from MAD MEN but also the fiance of Fred Armisen). It was great fun to see everyone take the stage together. The only one was Billy Joel himself.

If you missed it, check it out here.  I’m sure it’s only going to be up for a short period of time so watch it soon.