In classic awards show style, President Knapp asked, “May I have the envelope please?” as he introduced this year’s Colonials Weekend performer – comedian Billy Crystal. As a host of the Oscars eight times and countless other awards show, the introduction was fitting. “What happens at the smith center, stays at the smith center,” was Crystal’s comedic theme as he poked fun at everything from politics to college life, including President Knapp. His show may not have been very family friendly, but audiences seemed pleased with the performance.After a night full of laughter and a video from most recent time as host of the Oscars, Crystal pulled some volunteers up on stage with him for his final round of laughs. Joined by a mother, two college students, and President Knapp making animal noises and other sound effects, Crystal recreated a movie scene. In an interview after the show, Crystal told reporters he thought it was important for them to see their new college president in a new light. Crystal was in town a night early because he was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy center. He then performed both Friday and Saturday nights for students and parents with a limited number of seats available to the general public.
- Mallory Thompson
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