Since the players do not even care about the Pro Bowl, there is a need for a high-caliber sporting event this weekend.
Luckily, Lorne Michaels and the crew at Saturday Night Live are there to pick up the slack. Saturday Night Live will postpone its typical antics and perform a special at 9 p.m. this Sunday.
SNL Presents: Sports All-Stars
'It's a joy to write with Will, and also our friends John Solomon and John Lutz … because it is effortless, and we laugh a lot on the way,' Sudeikis said.
Forte points out that it is one thing to meet a sports superstar, but having one on the show is a completely different experience entirely. Actors can come and go, but typically athletes that host the show have made a name for themselves.
'I'm meeting a person who will go down as one of the legends of their sport, and it is really exciting,' Forte said. 'Charles Barkley was so much fun … he's always been such a fun character … everything that comes out of his mouth is so funny.'
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