The bestSaturday Night Livehosts remind us how important that role is.
Some hosts quickly discover that they are not fit for the unique world of live sketch comedy.
Others exceed all expectations or meet some absurdly high ones.
Today, we celebrate the best of the bestSNLhosts.
To be even more fair, that constant straight man approach almost always delivers.
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As a prolific former member of theSNLwriters room, Mulaney clearly understands what a good host should do.
Justin Timberlake
Justin Timberlake certainly has to be one of the most surprising hosts inSaturday Night Livehistory.
His star power was undeniable, but he could work alongside anyone in just about any situation.
Melissa McCarthy
Its easy to forget that Melissa McCarthy wasnt a full-timeSaturday Night Livecast member.
Of course, her association with the show is only strengthened by her history of unbelievably great hosting appearances.
Stones almost spooky commitment to herSNLappearances is one of lifes most reliable sources of pure joy.
Hes hosted the show more times than anyone else and has made several memorable cameos between those gigs.
Not long after, Hanks became one of the most celebrated dramatic actors in American film history.
Like the bestSNLhosts, Hanks appearances always feel like an event.
Youre never truly prepared for what Tom Hanks will do next.
Only onSNLcan a national treasure continue to find so many ways to surprise us.
What elevates Martin as anSNLhost, though, is his often underrated MC abilities.
