This weekend I had the absolute blessing to attend the SNL live taping. Upon arriving at 30 Rock we were greeted with tickets that had the host name on them. I was thrilled to see these tickets as it was Paul Mescal's first time hosting SNL. I thought, wow this could be some sort of rookie card! I'd send it off to PSA and have them graded and authenticated. A new collectible to my collection. A very personal memory that could be encased forever! My plan was foolproof, until I realized they take our tickets upon entering the studio and we don't get them back. However, I did get to keep the envelope they came in that states from "LM" Lorne Michaels! Mind blown. A fun experience that will be remembered for a lifetime! Would y'all have tried to keep the tickets? I regret not asking in hindsight!

From breakout moments to pop culture controversies, musicians have played a key role on SNL. Whether performing as a musical guest or a host (or, in these cases, both), these stars have long brought excitement, variety, and spectacle to the show. Let’s look at some of the musicians who have lit up the SNL stage while on double duty.




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A Look at the Rare 2014 Topps Card
Today, Ted Lasso is no doubt Jason Sudeikis’ most well-known character. The surprise hit show, based on the character of the same name, flew out of the gates in its opening season on Apple TV, winning seven Emmys on the heels of an incredible 20 nominations. And while most fans of soccer and comedy are, today, very familiar with the show, many do not know how Ted Lasso all began, and how those humble beginnings brought Ted Lasso into the Topps Universe—creating a rare chase card that would have collectors hunting over a decade later.
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One of my all-time favorites. Would have been 60 today.

Love this SNL Chippendales card- not mine!- sold at Goldin a few years back for $4,200 I think. Very cool card.