As if a collective fangirling over Paul Rudd and One Direction wasn’t enough, this weekend’s Saturday Night Live treated us to several cameos from old friends of the show. Check below for highlights from Rudd, Will Ferrell, David Koechner, Kristen Wiig, and Fred Armisen, plus two performances and sketch work by One Direction.
Sound of Music Cold Open
In this condensed version of The Sound of Music Live, Captain von Trapp introduces his children, including Dooneese, to their new governess Maria.
Politics Nation
Al Sharpton welcomes unpaid Huffington Post contributor Peter Douchet to Politics Nation to discuss the progress of President Obama’s healthcare website.
One Direction Concert Line
Paul Rudd is Dan Charles, One Direction’s #1 fan.
One Direction: Story of My Life
Musical guest One Direction performs “Story of My Life.”
Weekend Update Favorites 12-7-13
Catch up on the headlines with Weekend Update anchors Seth Meyers and Cecily Strong, including a potential milk price increase and a fire started by a dog.
Weekend Update: Jacob the Bar Mitzvah Boy
Seth welcomes his podiatrist’s son, Jacob, to speak about the traditions of Hanukkah.
Weekend Update: Jebidiah Atkinson Reviews Holiday Movies
1860s newspaper critic Jebidiah Atkinson returns to the Update desk to review classic holiday films like The Charlie Brown Christmas Special, Miracle on 34th Street and A Christmas Carol
Michelangelo Unveils David
At the unveiling of David, the model must explain Michelangelo’s rendering of his body to his date and onlookers
White Christmas
White Christmas is the first Black holiday movie for a white audience.
Santa Meeting
Santa stops by the elves’ workshop with a new look and new Mrs. Claus
Memories
On a lonely night, a woman waxes nostalgic about past lovers and is reminded of a forgotten hookup with an airport Sbarro employee.
One Direction: Through The Dark
Musical guest One Direction performs “Through The Dark.”
Bill Brasky
Four salesmen gather at a Chuck E Cheese to drink and exchange stories about the legendary Bill Brasky.