McCarthy's first episode aired on October 1, 2011, and she shared a dance with Kristen Wiig in her monologue (watch above).

"Bridesmaids" icon Melissa McCarthy is set to host "SNL" on Dec. 6. Singer-songwriter Dijon has been booked as the musical guest for the episode.

Melissa McCarthy enters every scene with the confidence of an artist who knows precisely how to steal it, and audiences happily allow the theft. Her talent spans bold physical comedy, razor-sharp ...

"Jerry Seinfeld called me ... and said, 'You have a sitcom with your name on it,'" Morgan recalled. "'You’re in there with ...