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1. Keith Morrison & Bill Hader Dateline Host Keith Morrison snl Youtube
Bill Hader has been mocking dateline host keith morrison snl youtube on Saturday Night Live for years with his spot-on impression of the Dateline NBC correspondent. But when the Barry star finally met Morrison face-to-face during an interview for Sunday Today, he couldn’t hide his childlike excitement.
Host Willie Geist surprised Hader by escorting him to 30 Rock, where the NBC true crime show shoots, and showing him a behind-the-scenes look at one of the editing bays. Hader, who thought he was sitting in a sound-editing room watching Morrison do his monologuing (which he calls “pretty rad”), is stunned when the real Morrison walks into the room and introduces himself. See the clip below. (Keith Morrison also explains how he learned about Hader’s SNL bit.)
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As a host of Dateline NBC, Keith Morrison has reported on a number of true crime stories over the years. His stoic demeanor and lilting cadence make him an incredibly compelling listen, whether he’s talking about a murder investigation or a new take on Washington Irving’s classic The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
He joined NBC in 1995 and has covered a variety of topics including 9/11, Columbine, tsunamis in the Far East, wars fought by child soldiers in Africa, and the struggle over the fate of little Elian Gonzales. Morrison’s work has garnered him multiple awards, including Emmy, Christopher, Sigma Delta Chi and Edward R. Murrow awards.
Bill Hader is a big fan of Morrison’s, judging by his impression of the veteran newsman in a 2011 SNL sketch. And during Sunday’s episode of Today, the comedian got to meet his idol in person.
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In the early 1980s, Morrison co-hosted the CBC Network’s The Journal, a nightly news and current affairs program. He interviewed key newsmakers, both in Canada and worldwide, and contributed documentaries on Canadian political life.
Since joining Dateline in 1995, Morrison has reported on a wide range of stories. He has interviewed everyone from presidents and prime ministers, to student protesters at Tiananmen Square, to criminals, teachers, artists, and actors.
Last year, Bill Hader joined Geist for a Sunday Sitdown and talked about his impressions of Morrison that he’d started in a Saturday Night Live sketch. Then, as Hader sat in one of the Dateline editing bays at Rockefeller Center, Morrison surprised him for the first time. They had a great laugh. Watch the clip below.
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Bill Hader has made it clear he’s a big fan of Dateline host Keith Morrison and his silky-smooth narration style, bringing a touch of class to even the grizzliest true crime stories. Now, thanks to a bit on Sunday’s “TODAY,” the two have met in person.
Willie Geist surprised Hader by escorting him to the studio where the NBC show shoots, ushering him into one of the editing bays to watch Morrison record his narration. As Hader gushed about how much he adores the show, in walked Morrison himself.
The SNL alum was 10/10 starstruck, laughing and shouting “that’s so rad” with such delight it was impossible not to be charmed by the moment. Check out the video below. Morrison also narrates Dateline’s new podcast series Murder in the Hollywood Hills, which explores a notorious murder case.
5. Keith Morrison & Willie Guest & Bill Hader Dateline Host Keith Morrison snl Youtube
Whether he’s narrating a true crime story or a documentary, Dateline correspondent Keith Morrison is one of the most entertaining voices in the business. He’s a master of his craft and has garnered a legion of fans including John Mulaney, Larry David and Bill Hader.
The SNL alum is known for his spot-on impression of Morrison, which debuted in a 2011 sketch. But Hader was still a little starstruck when he met his idol face-to-face during a segment for Sunday TODAY.
Watch the video above to see Hader giddily meet Morrison in person. He can barely get a word out because he’s so awed by the man. It’s a moment that proves celebrities are just like us. They freak out when they meet their heroes.
6. Keith Morrison & Willie Guest & Bill Hader Dateline Host Keith Morrison snl Youtube
If there’s one thing we know about Bill Hader, it’s that he’s a big fan of Dateline NBC correspondent Keith Morrison. The SNL alum has been doing a pretty spot-on impression of Morrison’s calm, monotone narration for years with his Weekend Update city correspondent character Stefon, but he’s never met the man himself until now.
During a Sunday Today interview, host Willie Geist surprised Hader by ushering him into the Dateline editing bays just a few floors above 30 Rock to meet his idol. Watch Hader gush and stammer as he meets Morrison for the first time in the video above. Stream Dateline NBC and other shows on Peacock, available for free or $4.99 a month with a seven-day trial. You can also check out Morrison’s new podcast, The Morrison Mysteries. It’s a true crime weekly treat.
7. Keith Morrison & Willie Guest & Bill Hader Dateline Host Keith Morrison snl Youtube
It’s always great to see celebrities go star-struck, but even more so when they’re completely genuine about it. Bill Hader radiated that sort of excitement during a Sunday Today segment when he met Keith Morrison face to face. The Barry star famously impersonated Morrison in a 2011 SNL sketch, an impression that’s now legendary.
Now, the Tulsa native is bringing that same silky-smooth narration to the new Morrison Mysteries podcast. But he still hadn’t met his hero in real life until Willie Geist orchestrated this meeting during a Sunday Today segment. Watch Hader gush and stammer as his idol walks into one of the Dateline editing bays to surprise him in person. It’s just like the SNL sketch, only way more real. Check out the episode on Peacock, which you can stream for free. Or, pay $4.99 a month for Peacock Premium to get access to all the show’s full episodes and bonus content.
8. Keith Morrison & Willie Guest & Bill Hader Dateline Host Keith Morrison snl Youtube
When it comes to true crime sleuths, few have captured our hearts quite like Dateline NBC’s Keith Morrison. The Oklahoma native’s calm voice and various gestures have delighted generations of fans (including departing SNL star Bill Hader, whose spoofed Morrison has become an instant quotable) — and now fans can listen to Morrison’s dulcet tones on a new podcast.
On Sunday TODAY, Willie Geist surprised Hader by escorting him to one of the show’s editing bays at 30 Rock and letting Morrison surprise him in person. Hader radiated childlike glee upon meeting his idol, calling Morrison “the coolest dude ever.” Listen below.
9. Keith Morrison & Willie Guest & Bill Hader Dateline Host Keith Morrison snl Youtube
The cult favorite Dateline NBC is no stranger to tackling some of true crime’s most disturbing stories, but it’s the series’ co-host Keith Morrison who gives the show its distinctive sound. His calm voice and various gestures have delighted generations of fans, including former SNL star Bill Hader who portrayed the newsman as his well-meaning but misinformed Weekend Update city correspondent Stefon for years.
But the Barry star wasn’t prepared for the full Keith Morrison experience when he met the real thing during an interview with Sunday TODAY host Willie Geist. Watch as Hader is completely starstruck in the clip above.
10. Keith Morrison & Willie Guest & Bill Hader Dateline Host Keith Morrison snl Youtube
Bill Hader is a big fan of Dateline NBC, and that’s probably why he has such an amazing impression of the show’s correspondent. He did his best to encapsulate Morrison in a 2011 SNL sketch, and it was spot on.
On Sunday’s episode of Today, Willie Geist helped orchestrate a long-overdue meeting between Hader and his idol. The SNL alum was talking to Morrison about his podcast, and the actor couldn’t contain his excitement when the real Keith showed up.
The Bottom Lines
Watch a starstruck Hader meet his hero below, or check out Morrison’s new podcast on the Peacock streaming service here. Season 1 offers a chilling new narration of Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, while the second season dives into Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Both are available now. You’ll love it. Promise. It’s really that good.
