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Cold Opening - New Democratic Candidates 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 Johnson getting some decent airtime doing his Biden impression, considering how …
Continue reading "November 5, 2022 – Amy Schumer / Steve Lacy (S48 E5)"
Cold Opening - PBS NewsHour 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 to bitch about her being back on the show, yet… …
Cold Opening - January 6th Hearing 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, it looks like we are back to the overused checklist & …
Continue reading "October 15, 2022 – Megan Thee Stallion (S48 E3)"
Cold Opening - So You Think You Won’t Snap? 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 host, instead of Kenan for …
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)"
Cold Opening - Locker Room Very good to see another fun backstage cold open in this era. I’m enjoying the premise of John changing his name to Kevin Scott. And the reactions of both Bill & Gilda here amuses me each time I view this cold open. I’ve always wondered if John’s “gaffe” at the …
Continue reading "March 25, 1978 – Christopher Lee / Meat Loaf (S3 E15) [THROWBACK REVIEW]"
Cold Opening - Either The 7th Or 8th GOP Debate Great to review a debate sketch, and I do recall really enjoying the debate sketches this season. Even the title of this debate is giving me a good laugh already, as it perfectly captures how way too many GOP debates there were during the 2012 …
Continue reading "September 24, 2011 – Alec Baldwin / Radiohead (S37 E1) [THROWBACK REVIEW]"
Cold Opening - Iran-Contra Hearings It feels weird seeing a congressional hearing as the cold open, as I’ve always thought that they only became regular on SNL around the mid 00s. I’m not that familiar (despite being very politically aware) with the man Phil’s playing, but his impression is cracking me up. I’m enjoying Phil …
Continue reading "May 16, 1987 – Garry Shandling / Los Lobos (S12E19) [THROWBACK REVIEW]"
Cold Opening - Open House Feels good to review Phil’s Bill Clinton impression, and as expected, he’s doing a spot-on impression of him. Rob’s whole bit cracked me up much more than it should’ve. Rob’s always-sharp & reliable delivery helped in making his dialogue even funnier than it is. Lovely to see Jan here, even …
Continue reading "February 6, 1993 – Luke Perry / Mick Jagger (S18 E12) [THROWBACK REVIEW]"
Cold Opening - Super Bowl Call Dana’s Bush impression is always reliable for a few good laughs. Funny bit with Phil’s Reagan interrupting Bush’s call. I’m getting some good laughs from Reagan’s lines about why he should call the winners of the Super Bowl, and especially his reasoning about being the president during the actual …
Continue reading "January 21, 1989 – John Malkovich / Anita Baker (S14 E10) [THROWBACK REVIEW]"
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