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Leslie Jones' Hilarious Trump Sketch Leaves SNL Boss Laughing Uncontrollably
7 Nov
Summary
- Leslie Jones lobbied to play Trump on SNL in 2017
- Her sketch about convincing Lorne Michaels cracked him up
- Bill Hader's impression of Michaels in the shower is a favorite
According to a recent interview, comedian Leslie Jones once had a hilarious sketch on Saturday Night Live that left the show's legendary producer Lorne Michaels in hysterics. In 2017, Jones was eager to play Donald Trump on the show, as Alec Baldwin was rumored to be leaving the role. She lobbied Michaels to let her take on the part, even barging into his office in a Trump costume and wig, saying, "Lornie, baby, I have a huge idea, bigly."
In the resulting pre-taped sketch, Jones, playing herself, tries to convince her SNL castmates that she should portray the president. When she enters Michaels' office, the sketch depicts the producer (also played by himself) firmly telling her "it's not gonna happen." Jones then proceeds to berate and shove Michaels, with the entire cast and crew, including Michaels, unable to hold back their laughter.
Jones also revealed that her former castmate Bill Hader is the best impressionist of Michaels, especially when he does the producer in the shower, complete with Michaels' signature "Ah, beep beep, beep beep" catchphrase.
