Ep 19. Molly Shannon/Linkin Park

In season 32 of Saturday Night Live, episode 19 brings in two big names to the stage: Molly Shannon and Linkin Park. This episode originally aired on May 12, 2007.

The show begins with a cold open sketch that features Fred Armisen as Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez. He introduces a musical performance by Venezuelan soap star Daniel-P. But instead of a song, he surprises the audience by announcing plans to nationalize various American businesses. The sketch pokes fun at Chavez's socialist policies and is a humorous take on current events.

Next, Molly Shannon takes the stage to host the show for her third time. Shannon became known for her iconic roles on SNL in the late 1990s, including Mary Katherine Gallagher and Sally O'Malley. In her opening monologue, she talks about how much she loves being back at SNL and some of her past characters. She also shows a montage of her favorite sketches from over the years.

One of the standout sketches in this episode is a parody of the TV show The View. Shannon plays guest host Star Jones, who has lost a significant amount of weight in real life and is the subject of much media attention. The sketch mocks Jones' perceived arrogance and tacky taste in clothing. Additionally, the other co-hosts (played by Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, and Kristen Wiig) get into a heated discussion about whether or not Jones should be fired from the show.

Another sketch that stands out is a pre-taped segment called "D!ck in a Box." This is one of SNL's most famous digital shorts and features Justin Timberlake and Andy Samberg singing a song about giving a gift of their "d!cks in a box" to their significant others. The video is a hilarious parody of R&B music videos and includes cameo appearances by Molly Shannon and Patricia Clarkson.

Linkin Park also performs two songs during this episode: "What I've Done" and "Bleed It Out." The band is known for blending elements of rock, hip hop, and electronica in their music. Fans of the band will appreciate their energetic performances.

Overall, this episode of Saturday Night Live is a great example of the show's ability to combine comedy, music, and current events into one entertaining package. Molly Shannon brings her signature energy and humor to the stage, while Linkin Park delivers two explosive musical performances. Fans of the show will not be disappointed by this episode.