Watch: Kamala Harris Makes Surprise Saturday Night Live Appearance

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Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance on *Saturday Night Live*, joining comedian Maya Rudolph, who has famously portrayed Harris on the show since 2019. Harris’s appearance, where she played herself as Rudolph’s mirror-image double, brought a wave of excitement from the audience as the two interacted onstage.

Kamala Harris talks to Kamala Harris pic.twitter.com/AJuW7aO7VM

— Saturday Night Live - SNL (@nbcsnl) November 3, 2024

 

The skit began with Harris greeting Rudolph, saying, "It is nice to see you, Kamala," followed by a supportive message: "And I'm just here to remind you, you got this." Together, the two delivered lines in unison, urging the audience to "Keep Kamala and carry-on-ala" and expressing a shared “belief in the promise of America.” Their exchange culminated in the iconic phrase, “Live from New York, it’s Saturday night!”

 

In a playful jab at former President Donald Trump, Harris referenced an incident earlier that week in which Trump had difficulty opening the door of a garbage truck during a campaign stop in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The stunt was reportedly a response to remarks President Biden made that were interpreted as labeling some Trump supporters as “garbage,” a statement the White House later clarified was not Biden’s intention. Harris humorously remarked to Rudolph, “You can do something your opponent cannot do. You can open doors,” to which Rudolph replied, “Like to a garbage truck, right?”

 

The vice president’s detour to *SNL* added a unique element to her busy campaign schedule. Harris had been in Charlotte, North Carolina, earlier that Saturday and was scheduled to travel to Detroit. However, aides on Air Force Two informed reporters of an unscheduled stop in New York City, where Harris headed straight to 30 Rockefeller Plaza, home of *SNL*. She arrived just in time for a quick rehearsal before the live broadcast.

 

Harris’s unexpected appearance marked a special occasion for the show, as this was the last episode before Election Day. An official familiar with Harris’s plans confirmed her attendance to reporters traveling with her moments before the live show aired, enhancing the surprise factor. 

 

Rudolph has become well-known for her portrayal of Harris, affectionately calling herself “Momala”—a nod to the vice president’s nickname from her stepchildren—and has delivered memorable lines like her season premiere opener, “Well, well, well. Look who fell out of that coconut tree.” Rudolph’s impression has won widespread praise, including from Harris herself. “Maya Rudolph—I mean, she’s so good,” Harris commented during an interview on *The View*, applauding Rudolph for nailing her “mannerisms” and the attention to detail in her portrayal, from the suit to the jewelry.

 

Harris was joined on set by former cast member Andy Samberg, reprising his role as her husband, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, and Dana Carvey, who played President Joe Biden. Despite Rudolph’s humorous impersonation of Harris, Jason Miller, a senior adviser to Trump, expressed surprise at Harris’s willingness to appear on *SNL*, given her portrayal on the show. He also stated he was unaware if Trump had received an invitation to appear.

 

Politicians making guest appearances on *SNL* is a longstanding tradition, though it’s rare for candidates to participate so close to Election Day. Notable examples include Hillary Clinton, who joined Amy Poehler’s portrayal of her in 2008, and then-Senator Barack Obama, who appeared alongside Poehler’s Clinton in 2007. Republican Senator Bob Dole famously appeared on *SNL* days after his loss in the 1996 presidential election, and Tina Fey’s Emmy-winning portrayal of Sarah Palin in 2008 became iconic, with Palin herself appearing on the show weeks before the election.

 

Harris, echoing Clinton’s reaction to Poehler’s portrayal, responded to Rudolph’s exaggerated version of her laugh, asking, “Do I really laugh like that?” With the election just days away, Harris’s lighthearted visit to *SNL* served as a final outreach effort, injecting humor into the intense campaign season while connecting with viewers nationwide.

 

Based on a report by CBS 2024-11-04

 

 

 

[neeray]

Late in the game, the deadlock seems to have broken, as Kamala Harris has pulled ahead. Despite Trump's plan to declare himself as the winner on election night, no matter what, it will just become one more event where he makes a fool of himself.

[Tug]

To me it demonstrates a confidence strength joy and a sense of humor.i enjoyed the skit it was delightful.meanwhile trump is hiding from the press threatening journalists or anyone else that doesn’t like and or disagrees with him.the difference is night and day or if you prefer law and order or criminal chaos.its time to flush the albatross!

[Cryingdick]

A violation of the equal time rule.

[pattayasan]

46 minutes ago, Cryingdick said:

A violation of the equal time rule.

how so? Did Trump want to be on SNL but they refused or something?

[Watawattana]

A violation of the equal intellect rule.

[Cryingdick]

35 minutes ago, pattayasan said:

how so? Did Trump want to be on SNL but they refused or something?

Trump wasn't invited. Therefore it is a violation.

[gargamon]

1 hour ago, Cryingdick said:

A violation of the equal time rule.

Yes. Put Trump on SNL. That would be so entertaining.

[jippytum]

That's the best place for Harris.  The entertainment channel.  

She has been giving us all a laugh on the campaign circuit since she deposed Joe. 

[Cryingdick]

8 minutes ago, jippytum said:

That's the best place for Harris.  The entertainment channel.  

She has been giving us all a laugh on the campaign circuit since she deposed Joe. 

Her talking to herself in the mirror really summed her up.

[Tug]

1 minute ago, Cryingdick said:

Her talking to herself in the mirror really summed her up.

Awww bleat bleat bleat lol it was a skit on how trump constantly mispronounces her name lol I Certainly was delighted 😀 that’s confidence!

[zepplin]

11 minutes ago, jippytum said:

That's the best place for Harris.  The entertainment channel.  

She has been giving us all a laugh on the campaign circuit since she deposed Joe. 

Well your boy should be on the deplorable channel, his constant whining and spewing of hate and lies gives him the perfect credentials - A grade Ahole !

[brewsterbudgen]

Probably won't convert many doubters, but she was great!  Fingers crossed for a huge upset on Wednesday.

[JonnyF]

Harris making a fool of herself again.

 

Maybe she can get a gig on "The View" after she loses on Tuesday? That's about her level. 

[pattayasan]

1 minute ago, JonnyF said:

Harris making a fool of herself again.

 

Maybe she can get a gig on "The View" after she loses on Tuesday? That's about her level. 

 

You've uncovered the master plan. The cartel won't like that.

[Woke to Sounds of Horking]

Ms Harris certainly a woman of the people. I bet Mr Trump would never agree to be on SNL or David Letterman.

[Celsius]

Did the salad?

[JonnyF]

18 minutes ago, Woke to Sounds of Horking said:

Ms Harris certainly a woman of the people.

 

As long as you agree with her on absolutely everything.

 

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4939880-harris-to-hecklers-at-rally-i-think-you-meant-to-go-to-the-smaller-one-down-the-street/

 

Diversity of everything, except opinion. Leftism 101. 

[Walker88]

4 hours ago, Cryingdick said:

A violation of the equal time rule.

Your moniker is quite accurate.

 

News shows used to have an equal time doctrine, but Reagan got rid of that 40+ years ago.

 

Comedy shows have no such rule, and never did.

 

Example: Fox

[pattayasan]

4 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

As long as you agree with her on absolutely everything.

 

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4939880-harris-to-hecklers-at-rally-i-think-you-meant-to-go-to-the-smaller-one-down-the-street/

 

Diversity of everything, except opinion. Leftism 101. 

 

Ironically, the hecklers were showing intolerance of diversity of opinion. You can't make this stuff up.

[Walker88]

27 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

Harris making a fool of herself again.

 

Maybe she can get a gig on "The View" after she loses on Tuesday? That's about her level. 

Clearly a matter of opinion.

 

My "View" is that a clown who speaks glowingly of another man's junk, simulates fellatio on a microphone while ostensibly giving a closing campaign speech, champions fictitious serial killers and cannibals, worries about sharks circling a sinking boat, makes fun of disabled people, and now claims he never should have left the White House in 2020 when he was soundly fired by the American people, does nothing but make a fool of himself.

 

Harris, on the other hand, has comedy and acting chops, which she might be able to use 8 years from now after her second term wraps up.

[Eric Loh]

6 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

As long as you agree with her on absolutely everything.

 

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4939880-harris-to-hecklers-at-rally-i-think-you-meant-to-go-to-the-smaller-one-down-the-street/

 

Diversity of everything, except opinion. Leftism 101. 

Compare to this "get the hell knocked out of her". 

 

https://apnews.com/article/trump-election-protester-violence-california-d7d68895390b6b289d146b7377bc1c18

[JonnyF]

4 minutes ago, pattayasan said:

 

Ironically, the hecklers were showing intolerance of diversity of opinion. You can't make this stuff up.

 

Are the hecklers running for President?

[BKKKevin]

1 hour ago, Cryingdick said:

Her talking to herself in the mirror really summed her up.

But you have to admit a skit on Saturday Night Live is a much better campaign idea than driving a garbage truck with your name emblazoned on it (which pretty much sums him up)… 😂

Edited 21 hours ago by BKKKevin

[pattayasan]

1 minute ago, JonnyF said:

Are the hecklers running for President?

 

They worship someone who is advocating shooting anybody who gets in his way. Twice in as many days.

[JonnyF]

1 minute ago, pattayasan said:

 

They worship someone who is advocating shooting anybody who gets in his way. Twice in as many days.

 

As opposed to threatening to drown someone who makes a bad joke?

 

https://www.foxnews.com/video/6363972736112

 

[Woke to Sounds of Horking]

 

 

[WorriedNoodle]

4 hours ago, Cryingdick said:

A violation of the equal time rule.

More deflection as normal. It's up to Trump, he can go on an openly broadcast over the air TV show anytime he wants? He can even go on SNL and they have a pre election special on Monday!

[impulse]

22 minutes ago, Walker88 said:

Your moniker is quite accurate.

 

News shows used to have an equal time doctrine, but Reagan got rid of that 40+ years ago.

 

Comedy shows have no such rule, and never did.

 

Example: Fox

The FCC commissioner says the FCC rule was violated.

 

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr argued that NBC scheduled Harris’s SNL appearance to evade the Equal Time rule, which mandates balanced airtime for political candidates. With the election scheduled for Tuesday, President Donald Trump cannot get equal time.

 

“This is a clear and blatant effort to evade the FCC’s Equal Time rule,” Carr wrote on X, responding to an Associated Press article about Harris’s appearance. The campaign kept the appearance a secret until hours before air. 

 

“The purpose of the rule is to avoid exactly this type of biased and partisan conduct ...

 

https://headlineusa.com/fcc-commissioner-calls-out-nbcs-blatant-violation-of-equal-time-rule-with-kamalas-snl-stunt/

Edited 20 hours ago by impulse

[gargamon]

1 hour ago, zepplin said:

Well your boy should be on the deplorable channel,

Speaking of the deplorable channel, whatever happened to Trump TV?