'I can't remember anymore': Tracy Morgan jokes about memory loss during his Saturday Night Live promos for upcoming hosting gig
Tracy Morgan was spotted in high spirits on Wednesday in New York City, while in the midst of prepping for his upcoming Saturday Night Live hosting gig this weekend.
During the newly released SNL promo, the 46-year-old joked about his plans to 'get everyone in this building pregnant,' as well as memory loss, playfully asking cast member Bobby Moynihan, 'did I used to work here? I can't remember anymore.'
After filming, the comedian was spotted with Bobby laughing and hugging his friends while heading out to dinner, wearing the same bright red shirt and matching sneakers with jeans.
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Back to work: His upcoming SNL hosting gig in NYC is more of a return for the star, who got his big break after he was cast on the show in 1996; here he's with SNL cast member Bobby Moynihan in his promo
The comedian has been on a lengthy journey to recovery after a truck crashed into the back of his limo in June 2014.
The car accident, which occurred in New Jersey, left the star with a traumatic brain injury that affected his ability to walk and speak.
Sixteen months after the crash, which killed his friend and comedian, James 'Jimmy Mack' McNair, the actor is getting back into the swing of things.
Fun on set: During the SNL promo, the 46-year-old joked about his plans to 'get everyone in this building pregnant,' as well as memory loss; pictured with Bobby on set
On the go: The comedian is spotted in high spirits on Wednesday as he preps for his upcoming Saturday Night Live appearance this weekend
After months of recovery, including using a cane to help him walk, the actor has gone and jumped full throttle back into his work, appearing on stage for the first time since his accident in two stand up comedy shows on Monday night.
The surprise live stand up performances occurred in New York City at The Comedy Cellar and The Stand Up.
The New York-born actor tweeted his return to the stage, writing on October 12: 'My first time on stage in 16 months at the #ComedyCellar! Picking up the pieces!'
Ready, set, go: Wearing a bright red shirt and matching sneakers with jeans, the actor was spotted laughing and hugging his friends while heading out to dinner
Stage life: The New York-born actor tweeted his return to the stage, writing on October 12: 'My first time on stage in 16 months at the #ComedyCellar! Picking up the pieces'
His upcoming SNL hosting gig is more of a return for the star, who got his big break after he was first cast on the live comedy show in 1996.
The 30 Rock actor was a cast member for seven years, before leaving the show in 2003, returning in March 2009 to host the show.
The comedy star is in the midst of filming Fist Fight with Ice Cube, where he plays a high school coach.
He tweeted on September 25 about his return to set life, writing 'Back to work! Let's make a movie! #FistFight w/ @icecube.'
Co-star selfie: The comedy star is in the midst of filming Fist Fight, where he plays a high school coach, also starring Ice Cube
The Cop Out actor married model Megan Wollover on August 23, 2015, after getting engaged in 2011.
He told People Magazine that his wedding motivated him to focus completely on recovery.
The Emmy-nominated actor told the magazine that, 'I don't want to walk my wife down the aisle with a cane or in a wheelchair. So I had to go hard with the therapy...I had to get better. There were no ifs, ands or buts about it.'
On the road to recovery: The car accident left the star with a traumatic brain injury that affected his ability to walk and speak; here he is pictured in June 2015 using a cane while appearing on the Today show
The couple welcomed their first child, Maven, on July 2, 2013.
On September 20, the TV star appeared on the Emmy Awards, stepping on stage to give a speech thanking everyone who helped him during his recovery: 'Thanks to my amazing doctors and the support of my family and my beautiful wife, I'm here.'
Happy family: The Cop Out actor married model Megan Wollover on August 23, 2015, after getting engaged in 2011; here they are pictured with their daughter Maven at the Emmy Awards on September 20 in Los Angeles
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