Tracy Morgan to host 'SNL,' marking his first performance after tragic car accident

theGRIO REPORT - Tracy Morgan returns to 'Saturday Night Live' for hosting duties October 17...

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NBC’s Saturday Night Live returns for a 41st season on October 3.

Miley Cyrus will kick off the season hosting for a third time.

Amy Schumer will make her hosting debut October 10.

Tracy Morgan will return to Studio 8H on Oct. 17 for his second time as host. As a former cast member, Morgan earned acclaim for his seven seasons on the sketch comedy show and was Emmy nominated for his role on the award-winning comedy series 30 Rock.

Morgan’s SNL gig will be first public performance since the multi-car crash last June that left the actor critically injured.

Musical guests will be announced at a later date.

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