
Saturday Night Live Transcripts

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Season 29: Episode 16

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April 3rd, 2004

Donald Trump

Toots and the Maytals

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Carolyn Kepcher

George Ross

Ben Harper

Jack Johnson

The Roots

Daniel Bedingfield
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The Apprentice
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Summary: In a parody of "The Apprentice", Donald Trump must choose to fire Amy Poehler, Jimmy Fallon or Finesse Mitchell. Lorne Michaels wants in on the fun, too.

Note: Donald Trump wanted to deliver the opening line, but it was given to Carolyn Kepcher instead because "he's already a billionaire."

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Montage
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Note: Lindsay Lohan was originally slated to host this episode, but was pushed back in order to coincide with the theatrical release of "Mean Girls."
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Donald Trump's Monologue
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Summary: After stroking his ego, Donald Trump authorizes his back-up Donald Trump (Darrell Hammond) to fire Jeff Zucker (Jimmy Fallon).

Recurring Characters: Donald Trump, Jeff Zucker.

Bio: Billionaire real estate mogul Donald Trump (1946-) joined the reality TV craze with the advent of "The Apprentice."

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Fear Factor Junior
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Summary: Joe Rogan (Fred Armisen) puts grade schoolers to the test.

Note: The dad is played by Rob Riggle, who will join the cast of SNL next season as a featured performer.

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Live! with Regis & Kelly
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Summary: Regis Philbin's (Darrell Hammond) close, personal friend Donald Trump controls his own ratings during an interview.

Recurring Characters: Regis Philbin, Kelly Ripa.
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Star Jones
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Summary: As he walks away from the "Live!" set, Donald Trump runs into Star Jones (Kenan Thompson) in the audience.

Recurring Characters: Star Jones.
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Donald Trump's House of Wings
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Summary: Following the styles of Derek Jeter and Rev. Al Sharpton, Donald Trump opens his own corny theme restaurant.

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Toots and the Maytals with Ben Harper and Jack Johnson perform "Love Gonna Walk Out on Me"
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Bio: Frederick "Toots" Hibbert, Raleigh Gordon and Jerry Matthias formed reggae/ska group Toots and the Maytals in the late 1960's. They disbanded in the early 1980's, but reformed during the following decade.
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Weekend Update with Jimmy Fallon & Tina Fey
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Summary: Tina Fey doesn't want to go through with revamped "Weekend Trump Date" format. Odd things fall on an irate Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth's (Maya Rudolph) head during her guest commentary.

Note: Cut segments include: Chris Parnell as a movie critic, and a Boston Red Sox commentary by Seth Meyers.

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The Prince and the Pauper
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Summary: A bored Donald Trump (Darrell Hammond) trades places with a janitor (Donald Trump).

Recurring Characters: Donald Trump.

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Fathers and Sons
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Summary: Peter Fleck (Seth Meyers) tries to connect with his tough-love dad (Donald Trump).

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9/11 Hearings
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Summary: Richard Clarke (Darrell Hammond) proclaims his advanced knowledge of 9/11.

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Toots and the Maytals with Bootsy Collins & The Roots perform "Funky Kingston"
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The Apprentice Band
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Summary: Donald Trump, George Ross (Fred Armisen) and Carolyn Kepcher (Amy Poehler) practice their band with a performance of "She's Got Class."
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Dress Rehearsal Cuts

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Star Jones II
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Summary: Star Jones (Kenan Thompson) stops Donald Trump once again, to discuss "American Idol" with him.

Recurring Characters: Star Jones, Al Reynolds.
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TV Funhouse
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Summary: Rob Smigel presents a cartoon about Donald Trump.
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A Private Moment
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Summary: Donald Trump shares a private moment with his money, then shreds it.
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Trump's Book
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Summary: Donald Trump writes a love story but releases it on audio.
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Meet The Press
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Summary: A song braks out as Tim Russert (Darrell Hammond) interviews Condoleeza Rice (Maya Rudolph).

Recurring Characters: Tim Russert, Condoleeza Rice.
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Star Jones III
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Summary: Star Jones (Kenan Thompson) follows Donald Trump through the studio, then breaks up with her fiance, Al Reynolds (Finesse Mitchell).

Recurring Characters: Star Jones, Al Reynolds.
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Jayson Williams
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Summary: Jayson Williams (Finesse Mitchell) discusses his recent scandal with his lawyer (Donald Trump).

Note: This sketch is also cut from next week's episode with Janet Jackson.
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