Maya Angelou's 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Laughs!' Prank Show - SNL

Maya Angelou (Maya Rudolph) pranks friends and esteemed colleagues Morgan Freeman (Jay Pharoah), Dr. Cornel West (Kenan Thompson) and Stephen King (Bill Hader) on her new show I Know Why the Caged Bird Laughs! Aired 02/18/12

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[JammastaJ]

"It was an act of whimsy" is one of the great SNL lines. Great writing, perfect delivery.

[seanluzdeluna]

"Sister Maya, was this an act of malice?"
"No Brother West, it was an act of whimsy..."
"Well then, I accept."
That GAVE ME LIFE!

[jonathanheidenreich]

"Sister Maya! Was this an act of MALICE?" 😂 His West is amazing.

[joaped]

Maya is so underrated, among the top of snl for me

[raym.]

"I feel no shame sittin' in that pastry. Just human nature I suppose."

"Yes."

"It has been an honor." 😂 😂 😂 😂

[matthewscott]

“No brother West. It was an act of whimzzzy” 😅 Maya Rudolf did such a good job of making fun of a legend like Maya Angelou while being 100% respectful. Which is why it’s still so funny even though the talented Ms. Angelou left us in 2014. ✌🏼

[seanluzdeluna]

"The Sands of Time are like rain on a tin roof, never Stopping, never Ceasing... Now, watch me punk Stephen King."
YASSS! Such brilliant and inspiring poetry.

[Daniel-becj]

The overwhelming sense of awe and respect they have once they realize it's her sells this so hard

[seanluzdeluna]

"It appears I've sat in a Pie!"
"I suppose you have."
That was perfect!

[hwright]

LOL "I should know, I am a police

[bobbybobbinson]

This is so hilarious. Their calm, dignified responses are to die for

[nw]

"She's Ange-looney"
Honestly one of the best skits EVER!

[PalmurcioWorld]

"it was an act of hhhhwhimsy" best impersionation of Maya Rudolph ever xD

[seanluzdeluna]

The way Stephen King gasps when Maya Angelou takes off the hat, very endearing.

[bubbam]

I miss Maya so much. She made every skit work even when it was stupid.

[amalzuhair]

I must say I’ve never seen a better Maya Angelou impression it was perfect so was Bill Hader as Stephen King and Jay Pharaoh as Morgan Freeman were just 👌😘

[johnregardtrhode]

Damn... Bill Hader really does look like Stephen King...

[AnaMariaamariaHerreraRamos]

I love Maya Rudolph. She does hilarious impersonations. I cried out laughing watching this.

[IsaacMaganaMusic]

Chi chi should have watched this before Snatch Game hahaha

[GeorgiNM]

I did it. I-i-i have removed the bottom of you' bayg. In an act of hwimseh.