Tracy Morgan's Comeback Continues! Watch His First Saturday Night Live Hosting Promo Since His Tragic Accident

Comedian to host SNL post-crash

By Kendall Fisher Oct 14, 2015 4:53 PMTags
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Tracy Morgan is back and getting everyone in the building pregnant!

The 49-year-old comedian will make his return to Saturday Night Live! this week for the first time since a tragic car accident left him suffering traumatic brain injuries in June 2014.

In Morgan's true style, he's not afraid to make fun of his injuries in the first promos for his hosting gig, joking about forgetting where he is and whether or not he's worked therebefore.

"Hi! I'm Tracy Morgan and I'm hosting SNL this week with musical guest, Demi Lovato!" he kicks off the teaser.

Co-host Bobby Moynihan adds, "Ah! Tracy it's such an honor to have you back, man!"

"Back where?"  Tracy asks. "Did I use to work here? I can't remember anymore!"

When Moynihan expresses his apologies, Morgan starts cracking up. "I'm messing with you Bobby!" he exclaims. "Yeah, I remember everything… I remember you owe me $72!"

Giving the promo another go around Morgan says, "Hi! I'm Tracy Morgan and I'm hosting SNL this week with musical guest, Demi Lovato!" To which Moynihan responds, "Ah Tracy it's so awesome you're hosting! Everyone is so excited!"

"Thank you Bobby," he responds, adding his go-to line, "I'm going to get everyone in this building pregnant!"

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"That's our Tracy!" Moynihan gasps with relief.

Morgan concludes the teaser by yelling, "Hell yeah, I'm back! Start clapping for me Bobby Moynihan. That's right I'm back, baby! Keep clapping for me. Louder!"

His SNL appearance is just the latest step in Morgan's comeback as of late. On Tuesday, he performed his first live stand-up since his car accident.

"My first time on stage in 16 months at the #ComedyCellar!" Morgan tweeted about the show. "Picking up the pieces!"  

Before that, he also made a surprise appearance at the 2015 Emmy Awards, receiving a strong standing ovation from the audience after he walked onstage—something doctors thought he may never be able to do again.

Watch: Chris Rock Gives Health Update on Tracy Morgan