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Cold Opening - Trump NFT’s for Christmas, Donald Trump (JAJ) launches line of digital trading cards I really knew SNL would parody Trump’s disastrous NFT announcement (which was hilarious in itself), but I hoped I would turn out wrong. Ok, I’m getting few chuckles from the various photoshopped cards with James’ Trump face on them; …
Continue reading "December 17, 2022 – Austin Butler / Lizzo (S48 E9)"
Cold Opening - Blocking It Out for Christmas for Christmas, singing (BOY), (CES), (KET), (SRS), (EGN) block anxieties It feels right getting a non-political cold open with Steve & Martin hosting the show. The Mariah Carey joke feels a bit tired, but Bowen’s delivery of it was decent as expected. I’m not really liking, so …
Continue reading "December 10, 2022 – Steve Martin & Martin Short / Brandi Carlile (S48 E8)"
Cold Opening - Herschel Walker Meeting Mitch McConnell (JAJ) & other senators fret about Herschel Walker (KET) Good to see James’ solid Mitch McConnell back for the second time. Also, Kenan’s Herschel Walker is here. Is this the billionth southern Republican white lady Cecily’s played in her tenure? Man, the “Mitch McDonalds” line by Kenan’s …
Continue reading "December 3, 2022 – Keke Palmer / SZA (S48 E7)"
Cold Opening - Fox and Friends GOP midterm disappointment ostracizes Donald Trump (JAJ) Man, they are still trying to make these Fox and Friends cold opens happen? Bowen as Brian Kilmeade? At least it’s interesting to see him play a role like this. So far, this is the usual checklist/meme cold open that I was …
Continue reading "November 12, 2022 – Dave Chappelle / Black Star (S48 E6)"
Cold Opening - New Democratic Candidates Joe Biden's (JAJ) slate of non-boring Democrats includes Guy Fieri (MOK) ANOTHER tell-don’t-show cold opening for the THIRD episode in a row. At this rate, I’m beginning to wonder if Jim Downey is back at the writers’ room. While I should be happy to see the solid James Austin …
Continue reading "November 5, 2022 – Amy Schumer / Steve Lacy (S48 E5)"
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 …
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, …
Continue reading "October 15, 2022 – Megan Thee Stallion (S48 E3)"
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 …
Continue reading "October 8, 2022 – Brendan Gleeson / Willow (S48 E2)"
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 …
Continue reading "October 1, 2022 – Miles Teller / Kendrick Lamar (S48 E1)"