<P> In the May 14, 2011 episode, both the Bill Hader impersonation and the real Lindsey Buckingham appeared . The opening guest was that week's SNL musical guest, Paul Simon, who opened his interview by complaining about how Diondre invites Buckingham each week, but never gives him a chance to talk . While Hader's impersonation had no lines once again, the real Buckingham played guitar and spoke up for him . </P> <P> In a backstage clip from the show on February 18, 2012, Cole lets Buckingham (Hader) list the US Presidents and their birthdays . This marked the first time that Hader's Buckingham ever received an opportunity to speak . </P> <P> In the December 15, 2012, episode, Samuel L. Jackson said "fuck" and "bullshit" on the live broadcast, prompting Cole to respond with "Come on, Sam...that costs money ." </P> <P> The skit has received mixed reviews . Television web site Hitfix applauded Thompson's performance, stating that it works because he can actually sing . </P>

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