Dwayne Johnson hosted Saturday Night Live (SNL) on March 7, 2009. Johnson was joined by musical guest Ray LaMontagne. The episode marks Johnson's third time as host of the long-running sketch-comedy program, while it is the debut appearance for LaMontagne. Johnson stars in the Disney Pictures 2009 remake Race to Witch Mountain.PW News: Dwayne Johnson To Host SNL (February 27, 2008)
Dwayne Johnson
- Dwayne Johnson's father, Rocky Johnson, is a member of the WWE Hall of Fame. A high school All-American and former defensive linemen for the University of Miami, Dwayne Johnson helped to lead his university to the 1991 National Championships. After college, Johnson followed the family tradition and joined the WWE, creating the character "The Rock". Once he retired from professional wrestling, Johnson found success in Hollywood. His film credits include The Mummy Returns, The Scorpion King, Get Smart, Walking Tall and Be Cool.PW News: Dwayne Johnson To Host SNL (February 27, 2008)
SNL Cast
References
Fast Facts
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Program
Saturday Night Live
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Show date
March 7, 2009 at 11:30 p.m. ET
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Network
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Fact:
Season 34
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Guest host
Dwayne Johnson
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Musical guest
Ray LaMontagne
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March 13, 2009
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Fact:
LaMontagne's "Gossip in the Grain," debuted at number 3 on the Billboard chartsPW News: Dwayne Johnson To Host SNL (February 27, 2008)
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Fact:
Gossip in the Grain was the top selling album on iTunes during the first week of its releasePW News: Dwayne Johnson To Host SNL (February 27, 2008)
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2002
Dwayne Johnson hosted with musical guest Andrew W.K.TV Guide: SNL Episode Guide
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2000
Dwayne Johnson hosted with musical guest AC/DCTV Guide: SNL Episode Guide
