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Dana Carvey returns as Church Lady in SNL cold open with David Spade as Hunter Biden

deadline.com — December 8, 2024 at 06:01 AM UTC

Dana Carvey reprised his role as the Church Lady in the cold open of "Saturday Night Live," interviewing David Spade as Hunter Biden. The skit featured humorous exchanges about Biden's recent pardon by his father, President Joe Biden. During the skit, Spade's Biden claimed he had been "laying low," while Carvey's Church Lady made jokes about his past behavior. The skit referenced the political controversy surrounding Biden's pardon, with Hunter defending it as a good thing. Carvey, who originally created the Church Lady character in the 1980s, has made several appearances this season, including a portrayal of President Biden. The show is currently celebrating its 50th season.

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