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Cold Opening - A Message From Ted Cruz This cold open feels a bit atypical for this new SNL era, and is rather reminiscent of those very dull Jim Downey-written political addresses that we were bombarded by especially during the 05-13 SNL era. Not a good sign to start an episode with. Taran is a …
Continue reading "February 6, 2016 – Larry David / The 1975 (S41 E12)"
Cold Opening - Trump Rally Here comes our first solo Trump open with Darrell’s own take on the future president. Didn’t we just have Tina as Palin like two episodes ago? I’m not complaining here though, as her impression is always reliable for laughs even when it was a mere stunt casting, and the one …
Continue reading "January 23, 2016 – Ronda Rousey / Selena Gomez (S41 E11) "
Cold Opening - Republican Debate Great to see Beck’s very funny Jeb Bush back, also Darrell’s Trump is here. Taran’s Cruz is back. I still don’t think that Taran nailed the voice, but the mannerisms are spot-on. Hoo boy, the debut of Kate’s Lindsey Graham. The version here is nothing like her now more well-known …
Continue reading "January 16, 2016 – Adam Driver / Chris Stapleton (S41 E10)"
Overall Thoughts on the Season: Season 47 in general was a very good year for SNL, not only as a solid conclusion to the 2014-2022 era, but as a major step up from the shakiness of the previous season. This season introduced much fresher writing style, more and more fun & free sketch concepts that …
Immediate Pre-Review Thoughts:- Much like the 1st half, these CFT pieces will be included in the highest & lowest-rated skits by the time the big wrap-up post that I’m constantly updating is posted some time after the finale. These CFT pieces will of course, much like last time, not be counted in the episodes’ average …
Continue reading "January 15 – May 21, 2022 – CFT pieces (S47 E10 -21)"
Cold Opening - Final Encounter after her third unpleasant alien abduction, Ms. Rafferty leaves Earth It’s the end of an era, ladies and gentlemen, as this is Kate McKinnon’s final episode as a cast member. It will be truly painful for me to say goodbye to her tonight. Even when I had problems with her …
Continue reading "May 21, 2022 – Natasha Lyonne / Japanese Breakfast (S47 E21)"
Cold Opening - Republican Presidential Debate Ugh, stop making Jon Rudnitsky happen SNL, his so-called impression of Wolf Blitzer sounds almost NOTHING like him; it’s just a non-effeminate version of his Anderson Cooper. Darrell Hammond has now replaced Taran as SNL’s Trump impersonator for the primary season and would remain so till the season ends. …
Cold Opening - Presidential Address WILL FERRELL!!! Back as Dubya! You could hear a loud gasp from a female audience member as she recognizes Will. Pretty long & well-deserved applause break for the SNL legend as he’s revealed to the audience. I recall reading that Will’s surprise cameo was pretty much last minute, and IIRC, …
Continue reading "December 12, 2015 – Chris Hemsworth / Chance the Rapper (S41 E8)"
Cold Opening - A Christmas Message From Donald & Melania Trump This cold open ends up being the third & final appearance of Taran’s Trump, as SNL would recast the role later in the season. I have rather mixed feelings due to SNL yanking the impression away from Taran so quickly, while the impression is …
Continue reading "December 5, 2015 – Ryan Gosling / Leon Bridges (S41 E7) "
Cold Opening - Fox & Friends Sadly, this is the final Fox & Friends sketch with our current lineup of performers. There will be a future lineup with the Alex/Heidi/Mikey trio. Yet, as much as I like them, they never were as solid as Bobby/Taran/Vanessa here, or maybe that’s because of how much SNL’s political …
Continue reading "November 21, 2015 – Matthew McConaughey / Adele (S41 E6) "