FILE – In this April 9, 2014, file photo, actor Tracy Morgan attends the FX Networks Upfront premiere screening of “Fargo” at the SVA Theater in New York. The National Transportation Safety Board is meeting Aug. 11, 2015, to determine the cause of an accident a year ago that severely injured comedian Tracy Morgan and killed another comedian when a truck smashed into their limousine during a traffic backup on the New Jersey Turnpike. (Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/AP, File)
Tracy Morgan will make his return to “Saturday Night Live” and the 41st season launches this fall.
Morgan, a former “SNL” cast member for seven seasons, will host the show for his second time on Oct. 17, following a 2014 car crash. He had a seven-season run on “SNL” and was Emmy-nominated for his role on “30 Rock.”
NBC and “SNL” also announced Miley Cyrus will be the season’s first host, opening the show on Oct. 3, her third time as host. Amy Schumer will make her “SNL” hosting debut on the second episode, on Oct. 10, coming off her summer movie hit “Trainwreck.” Her first HBO comedy special, “Amy Schumer: Live From the Apollo,” premieres Oct. 17.
Musical guests are yet to be announced.
