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(Arcade) Fire and Rainn: Dwight Schrute on "Saturday Night Live"

Did anyone else happen to stay up and watch this weekend's Saturday Night Live, with Rainn Wilson and Arcade Fire hosting?

While the show itself was pretty much its usual yawnfest, Wilson acquitted himself quite well as a host, playfully going along with an opening monologue that spun into a very much appreciated Office spoof.

If you missed the episode, here--thanks to the magic of digital technology--is Wilson's opening monologue, complete with a cameo from a beloved Office mate and some rather amusing gags on Jim and Pam's constant mugging for the camera.



SNL might be nothing like The Office, but all the same, it made me smile.
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Anonymous said…
I thought the Office spoof was HILARIOUS and spot-on. Especially the guy doing Jim. I also love that Rashida Jones was there.

I haven't watched past the news, yet, but he was good...so far.
2/26/2007
Anonymous said…
The "Office" spoof was great. Unfortunately, it was the only funny sketch which was too bad because Rainn did a great job. I wish they could have utilized his talent better!
2/26/2007
Anonymous said…
This Office Guy is simply a genius! I absolutely love it and have watched almost every episode
7/11/2007
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