Ep 8. Robert De Niro / Diddy-dirty Money

Robert De Niro, one of the greatest actors of his generation and one of the most famous actors in the world, hosted this episode of Saturday Night Live with musical guest Diddy-dirty Money. This episode was the eighth one of the thirty-sixth season of the long-running show.

De Niro is known for playing iconic roles in films such as Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, and Goodfellas, and he brought his considerable acting talent and comedic timing to the SNL stage. He appeared in several sketches throughout the night, showcasing his range as an actor and his willingness to laugh at himself.

One of the most memorable sketches of the night was a parody of the popular game show "What's My Line?" De Niro played a guest who was being interviewed by a panel of contestants trying to guess his identity. De Niro's deadpan delivery and subtle reactions to the panel's increasingly absurd guesses made the sketch a highlight of the night.

Another standout sketch featured De Niro as a judge on a cooking competition show called "Top Chef: Little Italy." De Niro played a character named Don Ciccio who was not impressed by the contestants' attempts at Italian cuisine. The sketch was a hilarious send-up of the way Italian cooking is often romanticized in American culture.

Diddy-dirty Money, a musical group consisting of rapper and producer Diddy and singers Kalenna Harper and Dawn Richard, performed two songs during the episode. The first was "Coming Home," which features a sample from the classic rock song "Baba O'Riley" by The Who. The song was a hit at the time and is still well-regarded today as one of the group's best.

The second song performed by Diddy-dirty Money was "Strobe Lights," which features a sample from the classic funk song "Funky President" by James Brown. The song is a funky, upbeat track that showcases Diddy's skills as a rapper and Harper and Richard's smooth vocals.

In addition to De Niro and Diddy-dirty Money, several regular cast members appeared in sketches throughout the night. Kristen Wiig appeared in a sketch about a talent show for people with "quirky" talents, playing a woman who could fit a whole banana in her mouth. Bill Hader appeared in a sketch about a group of guys hanging out at a bar, and Fred Armisen played a jazz musician in a sketch about a late-night talk show.

Overall, this episode of Saturday Night Live was a strong one, featuring memorable sketches and excellent performances from De Niro and Diddy-dirty Money. It was another example of how the show has managed to remain relevant and entertaining for over four decades.