The Trump presidency will continue to be a rich goldmine for satire, but wouldn't you rather move on ASAP? I know I do. The sooner the better. But alas, I fear the nightmare is far from over. So, bring on the satire & laughs!
@ Konrad Hunter Very Well Said. By the by, Stephen Colbert and the amazing John Baptiste are cutie patuties to the moon and back!!! John, John, John! "Thank you" for playing ..." Lift every voice and sing"!💋
Back again. I don't think I'll ever get tired of watching this video. It warms my little musical- loving heart. The way she hits those ending notes was pure fire. Laura Benanti is truly a national treasure.
i was almost standing up applauding, but then i remembered that i'm in the middle of an office. Laura Benanti you've been (and still are) a treasure in these troubled times!
This could've easily been dumb, but I honestly really really enjoyed it. Laura Benanti's Melania is adorably entertaining and I'm gonna miss the shit out of it. Please bring her back once in a while when the mob family makes news!
@Sandra Hedlund Well, I won't belittle Laura Benanti (because I have absolutely no reason to do so), but we should give Alec Baldwin some credit as well. Because in my humble opinion, his Donald Trump impersonations were not only hilarious, but equally spot on. And I honestly do hope that Jim Carrey will also entertain us with more Joe Biden impersonations on SNL in the future - although I gladly do admit that Biden will certainly not be such an easy target as Trump - but that's perfectly okay with me. :-)
@@drops2cents260 Yes, it’s great to have a president with only a stuttering problem, not a pathological lying problem. I chose Biden’s honesty and integrity over Trumps boasting and lies, “Is a Democrat hoax, it’s like the flu, only 5 cases and soon will be zero, it will go away in April, I rate our virus handling a 10”. What?!
What a great idea. Someone call Andrew Lloyd Weber. The story is perfect: it's got money, crass, greed, stupidity, riots, chaos, overthrowing governments and painful fist-pump dancing by the lead.
I dont want to give those despicable Trumps another nano-second of my thoughts. Once they're out of our White House, I never want to see or hear from them again.
Laura Benanti was brilliant in this video. An amazing musical arrangement, spot on camera work, the actors nailed it and backed up Laura SO very well. I work in film, and would have been honoured to work on this production! Holy smokes, the woman can sing :)
Thank you for giving a job to dancers and other artists in these restricted times. Maybe there could more such performances on your show? This would help put ppl slowly back on their feet.
OMG, that was amazing and you can sell Broadway tickets for that show. WOW, Laura Benanti is truly amazing and has given Melania a voice. Thank you Laura.
Laura Benanti, you are the most wonderful blessing. I laughed so hard during this but was also enthralled by your magnificence. Thank you for all the light you've given us during these dark years!!! 😘👍💜🙌🏼🙏🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗😇😇😇
Beauty and the Beast parody? I still like her husband’s theme song : “old man, get the hell out of town. I said old man, no one wants you around. But there’s one place you can go . . . . It’s fun to stay at the federal prison. It’s fun to stay at the Federal prison. . . There you can hang out with all the proud boys. . At the federal prison.” Great school dance 🎵 song
I teach online in 3 hours and i also used this video to reduce my stress and anxiety. What would we do without the comedians and social commentators. They keep us sane amidst the lies and deceptions. Bravo!
Beautiful musical job:) I have never seen Melania so happy as on January 20th - as they were leaving the WH. She had a big, authentic smile on:) Her job is done.
Five seconds in and you could tell she had wayy to much personality to be the genuine article. The real Melania has the personality of unbuttered toast.
> "If I were (still) a Rich Man" Oooooh, that's quite a sick burn - but it is spot on, so that's perfectly legitimate. :-) And tbh, I wouldn't mind but enjoy if there would be reasons for some Jailhouse Rock parody in the near future which would include Trump, because that's what that muppet deserves.
Actually, that's a good idea. Google should add an "Absolutely Epic" button, and then make sure that its algorithm will push forward videos that get a sufficient number of AE clicks. And each of us users can only make 10 AE clicks per year.
@@gregbors8364 A smart woman would have been putting cash aside for years in preparation for divorce. Prenups only prevent her from taking his stuff - anything he gave her is fair game.
Greg Bors: Melania also re-negotiated it at the the beginning of 2017, when it became clear that her moving into the White House was necessary to Donald Trump. She leveraged the position of First Lady to get more favorable terms, and that was why it was six months before she moved in. Melania is a much a grifter as Donald.
Love how Laura always expresses more emotion as her imitation as "emotionless Melania" in every episode she's in than the ACTUAL Melania. Side note, can the Late Show get together with Jon Oliver to make a Broadway musical? They got the chops for it.
Stephen always had at least one spit-take laugh when he "interviewed" Melania so, along with her singing, acting, charity, and her diabolical winking, that's yet another super skill from Laura Benanti! You shall be missed.
The "Iconic" New York car horn honks tho...and the Melania biopic entitled "Michelle Obama" 👀 oh, the shade..but the production was EPIC!! This would be hilarious to entertain a Grammy, TONY, or Emmy Nomination
I want to thank Laura also for making me laugh everytime she shows up,what a talented woman!!! 😍🥰😘 i will sure miss her.but i hope to see her in other projects.
It is now September 1, 2024 and Typhoon Shanshan is wrecking Japan at this moment. Yet even now, all these years later, I am reminded how Stephen saved me (and many others) from nervous breakdowns during the pandemic/coup years. Laura Benanti and the Broadway dancers are fantastic. Binge-watching all of her appearances as Melanie til this storm goes by. America, save democracy while there is still a chance!!! The fight is not over.
"... a grateful nation."? How about a whole bunch of grateful nations? I can only hope that they continue to find excuses to bring "Melania" back on the show. The writing is amazing, and Ms. Benanti is absolutely stellar!
Aww, Laura Benanti. We’ll miss you so much. You’ve been a delight in every way. Thank you for your entertainment services during these difficult, hellish four years. 💙🤗
I think that message was pretty clear. Melanomia didn't care any more about the children than she cares about f.....g Christmas. It's over. Finally at last, after 20 years of this 4 year term. It's OVER!
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU, Laura Benanti for being awesome!🥰 And thank you for being the best version of Melania there is out there, including the original. Kudos!👏🏽👍🏽👌🏽
There’s a Broadway musical here. Thanks, Laura and Stephen, for keeping, a little more than half of us, sane.
The Trump presidency will continue to be a rich goldmine for satire, but wouldn't you rather move on ASAP? I know I do. The sooner the better. But alas, I fear the nightmare is far from over. So, bring on the satire & laughs!
@@Mr22thou AGREED BUT YOU HAVE TO ADMIT THAT IT WAS A BROADWAY QUALITY PRODUCTION.
"Red Flags"... a satirical biopic of the Trump presidency. Because we all saw it coming.
@ Konrad Hunter Very Well Said. By the by, Stephen Colbert and the amazing John Baptiste are cutie patuties to the moon and back!!! John, John, John! "Thank you" for playing ..." Lift every voice and sing"!💋
@@Mr22thou There must first be accountability! There can be no unity without it.
Laura is such a talent, bravo to everyone involved in that!
It brought tears to my eyes just seeing NYC actors getting to work.
Back again. I don't think I'll ever get tired of watching this video. It warms my little musical- loving heart. The way she hits those ending notes was pure fire. Laura Benanti is truly a national treasure.
The musical arrangement is superb! Especially the "be gone" sequence in the middle.
Yes, loved the #BEGONE 😂😂😂
i was almost standing up applauding, but then i remembered that i'm in the middle of an office.
Laura Benanti you've been (and still are) a treasure in these troubled times!
This could've easily been dumb, but I honestly really really enjoyed it. Laura Benanti's Melania is adorably entertaining and I'm gonna miss the shit out of it. Please bring her back once in a while when the mob family makes news!
Laura Benanti was the best part of the entire presidency.
She can sing, dance, impersonate, and she’s beautiful. Come on producers, use her talents!
@Sandra Hedlund
Well, I won't belittle Laura Benanti (because I have absolutely no reason to do so), but we should give Alec Baldwin some credit as well. Because in my humble opinion, his Donald Trump impersonations were not only hilarious, but equally spot on. And I honestly do hope that Jim Carrey will also entertain us with more Joe Biden impersonations on SNL in the future - although I gladly do admit that Biden will certainly not be such an easy target as Trump - but that's perfectly okay with me. :-)
@@drops2cents260
Yes, it’s great to have a president with only a stuttering problem, not a pathological lying problem. I chose Biden’s honesty and integrity over Trumps boasting and lies, “Is a Democrat hoax, it’s like the flu, only 5 cases and soon will be zero, it will go away in April, I rate our virus handling a 10”. What?!
And Randy Rainbow
kudos to the actress who had been taking the hate that is actually directed towards Melania.
I want to see the play "Melania" with Laura singing "Don't Cry For Me America". Thanks Laura Benanti!
I was thinking along the same lines!
In a few years, I'll be able to give your comment the laughter it so deserves...
Honour to you. But I just can't laugh yet.
What a great idea. Someone call Andrew Lloyd Weber. The story is perfect: it's got money, crass, greed, stupidity, riots, chaos, overthrowing governments and painful fist-pump dancing by the lead.
I would pay goid money to see this show
I dont want to give those despicable Trumps another nano-second of my thoughts. Once they're out of our White House, I never want to see or hear from them again.
Great job Laura. Your Melania will be truly missed. That other Melania, not so much.
I'm going to miss her. Be best, Laura.
Make it so!
Qapla!
Kuvac!
Laura Benanti was brilliant in this video. An amazing musical arrangement, spot on camera work, the actors nailed it and backed up Laura SO very well. I work in film, and would have been honoured to work on this production!
Holy smokes, the woman can sing :)
Thank you for giving a job to dancers and other artists in these restricted times. Maybe there could more such performances on your show? This would help put ppl slowly back on their feet.
That was some incredible production value and choreography for a silly bit on a late show.
But, we- the audience- are worth the effort 👏 👏👏
Funny what hatred for Trump inspires - they probably did it for free
OMG, that was amazing and you can sell Broadway tickets for that show. WOW, Laura Benanti is truly amazing and has given Melania a voice. Thank you Laura.
I will miss Laura Benanti but I won't miss Melania!
You are fired
@@0741spacejam Bro, you're trolling in the best way
If only we could keep her without Melania.
THANK YOU Laura Benanti for the light and levity over the past four, long dark years. Your talent has been a big light!
Laura Benanti, you are the most wonderful blessing. I laughed so hard during this but was also enthralled by your magnificence. Thank you for all the light you've given us during these dark years!!! 😘👍💜🙌🏼🙏🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗😇😇😇
"we hate you like you hate Ivanka" that one was the best line 😂
yes!!
😂
"It was just one lousy coup!"
that one caught me offguard
Ivanka is giving her dad conjugal visits!!
@@ralphmortensen7640 Omg.🤮🤮🤮🤮
The gift of laughter in these times is priceless.
Laura Benanti is fantastic... I'll miss her playing Melania.
Respect to those dancers doing their thing in masks.
I was so happy to see all the peoples start dancing 💃🎵
Loved it
ALL same.
(but making melanie seem talented - singing/dancing - or sympathetic in any way is pernicious in its own way)
@@op3129 Yeah, you're right. Melania's only talent is nude modeling.
There was some high kicking going on--talented!
She is a brilliant talent. SHE will be missed.
Benanti will be in the new Gossip Girl reboot.
What a dilemma. I never want to see Melania ever again, but I want to keep Laura in our lives....
I still haven’t gotten over the ‘genius Visa’ awarded to her yet!
Beauty and the Beast parody? I still like her husband’s theme song : “old man, get the hell out of town. I said old man, no one wants you around. But there’s one place you can go . . . . It’s fun to stay at the federal prison. It’s fun to stay at the Federal prison. . . There you can hang out with all the proud boys. . At the federal prison.” Great school dance 🎵 song
Actually, Ray Charles also comes to mind. :-)
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I have an online exam in 20 mins and I choose this video for a "cheer me up stress buster"
And I was not disappointed
Hope the exam went well!
@@ValerieJNorse
Just finished & submitted
I went well but was super lengthy
I teach online in 3 hours and i also used this video to reduce my stress and anxiety. What would we do without the comedians and social commentators. They keep us sane amidst the lies and deceptions. Bravo!
Best of luck!
Hope u did good. :)
Beautiful musical job:) I have never seen Melania so happy as on January 20th - as they were leaving the WH. She had a big, authentic smile on:) Her job is done.
I, for one, will never forget this FL’s most inspiring message of all, “f#@k Christmas.”
“Makes me feel.....which is something I don’t normally do”
This should have 10 billion views
It will, be patient...
I’m going to miss this Melania. The other one, not so much. Not at all, actually.
Not even an ant will lol
Racist
@@tm-pj4eb Muppet
Yet millions of people will never know who you are I am. So do you think she really cares? 😂
@@wasawizard
Who cares?
That whole Broadway was amazing!! I could have kept watching!! Bravo!
She is so focused on herself!! That's some level of self-centredness
She's like Kim K. (circa 2008), Paris Hilton, and Olivia Jade all blended together.
"the huge apple" haha, too funny. the whole sketch is hilarious.
As a New Yorker that is what made me laugh the most.
So it was to the tune of Beauty and the Beast. How appropriate.
A perfect tribute tune for the movie's 30th anniversary this year
Ohhhhhhh 🤦🏻♂️😂😂
Melania Trump: When the fake is so much better than the original.
Fake sums up 4 years
All the fakes for the past 4 years have been way more tolerable than the real ones
When the original is so fake and robotic,
that the fake seems more real and human.
@@sophonblock76 Who is Melanie?
Five seconds in and you could tell she had wayy to much personality to be the genuine article. The real Melania has the personality of unbuttered toast.
It needs to have some more songs - "Don't Cry for me New York City", "If I were (still) a Rich Man", etc.
> "If I were (still) a Rich Man"
Oooooh, that's quite a sick burn - but it is spot on, so that's perfectly legitimate. :-)
And tbh, I wouldn't mind but enjoy if there would be reasons for some Jailhouse Rock parody in the near future which would include Trump, because that's what that muppet deserves.
Can’t believe I watched the whole thing, and liked it!
Melania segment deserve an Oscar ! Bravo everyone~~ Perfection in all ways.
Broadway productions get Tonys, not Oscars.
@@birdman5172 and bits on TV shows get Emmys
@@birdman5172 Bahhh~ Give her Tony , Oscar , Emmy ...the girl deserves it ~ oui oui :)
D A R N! This was really well done. Lots of effort by everyone to bring this together! Thank you! 👍 💛 🇨🇦 😷
This is brilliant 🤣😂🤣 The awkward smile with the goats...We need a sequel
Nice thing about filming in NY there’s no shortage of singers/dancers available at a moments notice
One like click doesn't nearly do this justice.
True!
A performance that wraps the pathetic end of the Trump days in a bow.
Actually, that's a good idea. Google should add an "Absolutely Epic" button, and then make sure that its algorithm will push forward videos that get a sufficient number of AE clicks. And each of us users can only make 10 AE clicks per year.
it made me feel a substantial amount better
Thank you Stephen for hiring these actors and dancers,
Yes absolutely was thinking the same thing. Giving people a chance to earn a living during the Covid shutdown is a good thing.
That was quite a production! I love it, it was so real and funny. ❤️
Divorce him now melania, his net worth is definitely rounding the curve.
She signed a pre-nup though
@@gregbors8364 She's in for a surprise when she gets stiffed on her alimony. Probably be the stiffest thing Trump's given her in years.
@@gregbors8364 A smart woman would have been putting cash aside for years in preparation for divorce.
Prenups only prevent her from taking his stuff - anything he gave her is fair game.
@@gregbors8364 she can write another book
Do Care “after White House “💰🖼🛍
Greg Bors: Melania also re-negotiated it at the the beginning of 2017, when it became clear that her moving into the White House was necessary to Donald Trump. She leveraged the position of First Lady to get more favorable terms, and that was why it was six months before she moved in. Melania is a much a grifter as Donald.
Emmy-worthy sketch/musical number.
Huge Benanti fan, HUGE!
What a great performance she’s so talented!! The writers are amazing.
Imagine going back in time and showing this to someone 20 years ago. They'd be like, "I have so many questions..."
😅😅😅 the confusion it might trigger
Makes sense when you consider Trump was the main inspiration for Gaston.
Are you sure? I mean, Gaston was good-looking and actually went with the mob he riled up.
@@chocolatechip12 facts 🤣🤣😂
Watching from Kenya (east africa 🌍)
I will destroy Kenya
Damn, what started as a funny bit in her first interview on the show ended up as a full on musical 😂
YAAS, QUEEN!!! God, I love Laura Benanti!
She should do a video with Randy Rainbow.
Oooh u is too smart like. I hope Randy has a rousing number for Inauguration!👏👏😷🇨🇦
You sure we are ready for this much awesomeness in one video?
@@chrissiek8706 😂 agree! I'm still recovering from his duet with Patti Lupone!
Love how Laura always expresses more emotion as her imitation as "emotionless Melania" in every episode she's in than the ACTUAL Melania.
Side note, can the Late Show get together with Jon Oliver to make a Broadway musical? They got the chops for it.
OMG!!!!! That was FANTASTIC!!!! watched it about 3 times!!!!!!
The writers of this show must have God like synergy or something?
When did they start filming? That's a lot of stuff to coordinate
I was thinking that a BTS video could be a good fundraiser for Broadway.
Damn, that was really REALLY good! Ms. Benanti is an amazing performer. I hope much success for her.
You're amazing, Laura! Thank you for making us laugh over the last 4 centuries---I mean, years ❤️
Complements to the production team..... the Melania bit it is very well done.
That was FANTASTIC!!!
I didn't know that Melania had such a beautiful voice.
Stephen always had at least one spit-take laugh when he "interviewed" Melania so, along with her singing, acting, charity, and her diabolical winking, that's yet another super skill from Laura Benanti! You shall be missed.
Laura does a better impersonation of "Melanie" than "Melanie".
The "Iconic" New York car horn honks tho...and the Melania biopic entitled "Michelle Obama" 👀 oh, the shade..but the production was EPIC!! This would be hilarious to entertain a Grammy, TONY, or Emmy Nomination
If this bit doesn't earn an Emmy for all involved, there is no justice!🏆🏆🏆
@@robertaclark6079 She's deserved an Emmy for four years, it's a disgrace she hasnt' gotten one.
@@rosemaryhawkinsphotos 👍
Laura Benanti Knocked It Out of The Park!!!
I want to thank Laura also for making me laugh everytime she shows up,what a talented woman!!! 😍🥰😘 i will sure miss her.but i hope to see her in other projects.
Laura Benanti and the Broadway dances are super! Thank you! New York is such a vibrant and beautiful place!
“Melania biopic titled ‘Michelle Obama’ in the works“ lmaoooooo 😂 😂 6:28
COMPLICITY.🤣
Remember SNL Ivanka 'complicit ' sketch?
I can see it in lights...
"The Beast and the Beautiful Beast"
PLEASE continue having the incredibly talented Ms. Benanti on the show regularly!!
Probably Slovenia would “be best” for her.
I am not sure because her wooden statue was burned down and the government took it away. Maybe when she goes there incognito... 😷
Poor Slovenia
Let her, go let her go and take him with you when you go when you all just go!!!! go go please GO!!!!!
It is now September 1, 2024 and Typhoon Shanshan is wrecking Japan at this moment. Yet even now, all these years later, I am reminded how Stephen saved me (and many others) from nervous breakdowns during the pandemic/coup years. Laura Benanti and the Broadway dancers are fantastic. Binge-watching all of her appearances as Melanie til this storm goes by. America, save democracy while there is still a chance!!! The fight is not over.
The producers of Hamilton stand in awe.
Political theatre writ large.
This should be made into a musical!
Hey Stephen, quit being so greedy. Save some Emmy Awards for other shows!
Wow, Laura Benanti. What a beautiful voice.
You never miss a laugh with Stephen Colbert. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
So professional in her job that it gained her a genius visum. She must know what she is doing. /s
"It makes me feel, which is something I don't normally do. " 🤣🤣🤣💀💀⚰⚰👻
"... a grateful nation."? How about a whole bunch of grateful nations?
I can only hope that they continue to find excuses to bring "Melania" back on the show. The writing is amazing, and Ms. Benanti is absolutely stellar!
We are so lucky we get to hear Laura Benanti's voice !
Laura steals the show even from the "I'm F-ing Matt Damon" cast.
Melania: The Musical! Coming fall 2024 (or when hell freezes over.)
Aww, Laura Benanti. We’ll miss you so much. You’ve been a delight in every way. Thank you for your entertainment services during these difficult, hellish four years. 💙🤗
How did they pull this in just one weekend?? hahaha brilliant!
Laura Benanti has been * brilliant* as Melanie! Brava!!!!!
"The city that never sleeps...............with a porn star and then lies to you about it" - I had to pause the playback until I stopped laughing.
NYC is gone....it’s nothing but a shithole where nobody wants to live in or go to.
@@Vinlaell talking bout stormy
@@laman012 oops 😁
She wouldn’t know what salacious means. Some minion wrote that statement
Just once I would like to hear Steven ask, “John, are you inspired to play any music this evening?” And John say “nah.”
😂
I will always wonder about that bizarre slogan on the back of her coat when she went down to the border
I think that's her life's motto. The only way she can survive as a Trump family member is "I don't care", don't bother me.
I think that message was pretty clear. Melanomia didn't care any more about the children than she cares about f.....g Christmas. It's over. Finally at last, after 20 years of this 4 year term. It's OVER!
Stephen said that was one of her marriage vows.
That was one of the greatest things I've ever seen and heard in my life.
Laura will be back. I have a feeling we haven’t seen the last of this “ Melania” 😏
Nyet !!!
Maybe if we get “ trump the trial “ we can get another musical number
Oh my god xD Watching this from Italy and laughing my ass off
This might be the best bit late show does all year. Bravo
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU, Laura Benanti for being awesome!🥰
And thank you for being the best version of Melania there is out there, including the original. Kudos!👏🏽👍🏽👌🏽
Steven I'm going to miss your Melania. I enjoyed her the best.
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