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NEW YORK — “Saturday Night Live” opened its 37th season with Alec Baldwin, hosting for the 16th time, staking his claim to the hosting record.
His friend Steve Martin, who formerly tied for the record with Baldwin, made sure Baldwin’s accomplishment was legitimate by conducting a drug test, overseen by alleged expert Seth Rogen.
Baldwin didn’t use the opportunity to criticize Fox, which pulled a joke of his at the Emmy Awards on Sept. 18. Instead, Baldwin, a Democrat, played Texas Gov. Rick Perry, a Republican presidential candidate. He also performed as Tony Bennett and Al Pacino, as if he were auditioning for “Top Gun.” The Associated Press
