Random Alec Baldwin as Bret Baier? Why not have a cast member playing this generic anchor? Does anybody really miss the era of frequent Alec Baldwin cameos or is this for the millions who watch the cold open this election season and turn off the how after it? Alec is an SNL legend, but if he should be back, it should be in a hosting stint, in my opinion.
October 12, 2024 – Ariana Grande / Stevie Nicks (S50 E3)
Knowing this is our first delayed episode since the season 46 Dave Chappelle episode already makes this episode different than the prior two, before it even began. I see this cold opening is moving into a “new” direction compared to the horrible first two, with us getting the “fresh” setting of a Family Feud sketch, complete with the seemingly-retired Steve Harvey impression from Kenan coming back.
October 5, 2024 – Nate Bargatze / Coldplay (S50 E2)
After reading the comments section in regards to my review of the premiere’s cold open, I’ll go into this with more of an open mind. While I stand with what I wrote in the prior review, I appreciated the differing views commenters shared about it. So, I’ll try to give this cold open and the upcoming ones more of a fair shake.