SNL Holiday Edition Features The Grinch, Scrooge & More Icons

This week’s episode of “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) featured a unique holiday-themed segment titled “Characters on Characters.” This parody took inspiration from Variety’s “Actors on Actors” series and aired on December 13. Iconic holiday figures were brought to life, engaging in humorous and insightful conversations.

Iconic Holiday Characters Come Together

The sketch included well-known characters such as:

• Rudolph, hosted by Josh O’Connor
• A Partridge in a Pear Tree, played by Bowen Yang
• The Grinch, portrayed by Mikey Day
• Scrooge, represented by James Austin Johnson
• Little Drummer Boy, acted by Kenan Thompson
• Tiny Tim, played by Marcello Hernández
• Mrs. Claus, represented by Chloe Fineman
• The Grandma from “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” portrayed by Ashley Padilla

Deep Conversations with a Twist

The characters engaged in humorous conversations, touching on their unique backgrounds and experiences. Highlights included:

• Rudolph discussing his lack of formal training before guiding Santa’s sleigh.
• The Partridge reflecting on the concept of a “chosen family” with the other days of Christmas.
• The Grinch sharing insights from his shoots in Whoville, along with a funny exchange with Scrooge.
• Scrooge clarifying that his famous lines were scripted by Charles Dickens.
• Little Drummer Boy repeating his iconic phrase, “Pa rum pum pum pum.”
• Mrs. Claus expressing concern about Grandma’s fate in the classic holiday song.

Musical Guest Appearance

This episode was hosted by Josh O’Connor and featured musical guest Lily Allen. The combination of comedy and music aims to bring festive cheer to viewers.

“Actors on Actors” Meets Holiday Icons

In a broader context, the 23rd edition of “Actors on Actors” showcases conversations between various stars. Pairings include:

• Ariana Grande and Adam Sandler
• Julia Roberts and Sean Penn
• Dwayne Johnson and Brendan Fraser
• Oscar Isaac and Teyana Taylor
• Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio

This season marks a new collaboration between Variety and CNN. The latest episodes began airing on December 5, exclusively on CNN’s streaming service before being available on Variety’s YouTube channel.

Viewers are encouraged to watch the SNL “Characters on Characters” sketch to enjoy this festive take on beloved holiday figures.