As you can see from the embedded video below, during the final number from musical guest Vampire Weekend in the latest episode of SNL, Zach Galifianakis ran backstage and went about shaving all but a mustache from his face, all for one sketch. This was funny on its own, but the real kicker came when, during the goodbyes at the end of the episode, Zach appeared on stage with the rest of the cast … and the beard was back! This is “live,” right?
Behold! Wonder no longer, as NBC has provided a backstage look at what happened before, during and after the beard shaving. I only wish NBC had provided the “Pageant Talk” video on their site, but, sadly, it’s one of the only ones they don’t have up. At least you get a quick glimpse of it in this video.
NBC really should consider offering a backstage video feed during their episodes, as I always find it fascinating to see how things work. Ashton Kutcher did this a few episodes back, when he provided a feed via UStream.
Clacked by Keith McDuffee 
on Mar 08, 2010 @ 10:52 EST5EDT
I feel like such a dork. I didn’t even realize that he shaved his beard. I noticed the different facial hair, but I’m so used to seeing people change their look for SNL skits, that it didn’t even register with me.
Wow! Now that is devotion to SNL from a host the likes of which I have never seen.