Cold Opening - PBS NewsHour Herschel Walker (KET), Dr. Oz (MID), Kari Lake (CES) speak Oh, no. Not another cable news cold open. Another groan from me as we get the return of Kenan’s Herschel Walker impression, as well as Mikey debuting a Dr. Oz impression. Cecily Strong right from the cold open. Not going …
October 15, 2022 – Megan Thee Stallion (S48 E3)
Cold Opening - January 6th Hearing members of the House January 6th Committee give their closing statements Boy, just from the initial shot of this, it looks like I’m in for a pretty overlong, tell-don’t-show cold open that feels right out of the past-his-prime Jim Downey years. After experimenting with the first two cold opens, …
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October 8, 2022 – Brendan Gleeson / Willow (S48 E2)
Cold Opening - So You Think You Won’t Snap? fraught current events provoke contestants Well, this is certainly different than what I was expecting this time around. The season seems to be going experimental with its cold opens so far, which is always a plus in my book. Good choice with Bowen as a gameshow …
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October 1, 2022 – Miles Teller / Kendrick Lamar (S48 E1)
Immediate Pre-Show Thoughts: Hi everyone & welcome to my season 48 reviews. I’m going to share a few quick points about the new season that I sure hope the show commits in doing. Phase out Che & Jost by having newbies & newer cast members showcase their talents behind the desk. The only downgrade that …
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