Saturday Night Live: Season 37, Episode 3

Ben Stiller/Foster the People (8 Oct. 2011)

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After Mitt Romney and Chris Christie (Sudeikis and Moynihan) alternately bore and entertain the press, Ben Stiller hosts: he's in a sketch about Jewish food, stars who can do action flicks ... See full summary »

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Lou / Steve Van Zandt / Various
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Nancy Grace / Various
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Clint Eastwood / Stefon / Various
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Chris Christie / Richie / Jonah Hill / Ass Dan / Brian Kilmeade / Various
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Lil Blaster / Various
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Hugh Jackman / Jewish Willy Wonka / Various
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Mitt Romney / DJ Super Soak / Hank Williams Jr. / Various
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Nan Washington / Shana / Various
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Gretchen Carlson / Various
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Steve Doocy / Brad Pitt / Various
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MC George Castanza / Various
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After Mitt Romney and Chris Christie (Sudeikis and Moynihan) alternately bore and entertain the press, Ben Stiller hosts: he's in a sketch about Jewish food, stars who can do action flicks as well as musical comedy, a guy who wears the ultimate V-neck tee shirt, a boss at an office party smitten by a flatulent coworker, Bruce Springsteen, and, Derek Zoolander, Stefano's date on Weekend Update. "Fox and Friends" takes on Hank Williams Jr. Throughout, Lincoln Financial Group commercials introduce people to their future selves. Foster the People sings; Hugh Jackman and Kenny G drop by. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>

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"Pumped Up Kicks"
Written by Mark Foster
Performed by Foster the People
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