Tracy Morgan snagged an Emmy nomination forhostingSaturday Night Livelast fall, it wasannounced Thursday.
I love you guys, the comedian said in a statement to EW.
Lorne [Michaels] and everyone atSNLfor having me come home.
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The Doctors at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital who saved my life.
The staff at JFK Medical Center who got me back on my feet.
The first responders who helped me and my friends that fateful night.
Lira, who helped my wife.
My father, who is looking down on me right now.
I feel like Cuba [Gooding Jr.] at the end ofJerry Maguire!
But most importantly… this is for you Jimmy Mack.
I love you, he said, referring to James McNair, who died in the 2014 accident.
Thank you to everyone who made this possible.
The 68th annual Emmy Awards, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel airs Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. Watch Morgans openingSNLmonologue below.
