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Cold Opening - Prayer for Ukraine Ukrainian Chorus Dumka [real] performs "Prayer For Ukraine" Hoo boy, this is going to be hard for me to get through. The music and the general atmosphere of this cold open is very moving and is putting a lump in my throat even when I’m just typing my thoughts. …
Continue reading "February 26, 2022 – John Mulaney / LCD Soundsystem (S47 E13)"
Cold Opening - Russian Disinformation aides brief Joe Biden (JAJ) on social media propaganda regarding Ukraine Quite the topical open especially with the news regarding a probable invasion of Ukraine by Russia. Surprisingly, SNL managed to parody and satirizes Biden’s administration without being pandering or throwing the towel in trying to make fun of him. …
Continue reading "January 29, 2022 – Willem Dafoe / Katy Perry (S47 E12)"
Cold Opening - The Ingraham Angle Donald Trump (JAJ) rambles using Wordle format Meh, this tired impression is not what I want to see first in a Will Forte-hosted episode. By the way, this is Kate’s 800th sketch, an outstanding milestone. Kate’s vocal impression, is as always solid & nails Laura’s smugness and indifference to …
Continue reading "January 22, 2022 – Will Forte / Måneskin (S47 E11)"
Immediate Mid-Season Thoughts:- I’m gonna try to get some things off my chest here, some confessions, predictions, and hopes for the second half. As I’m writing this, it’s around 8:51 PM eastern. So, only hours before the live show begins. First of all, I do think the season overall is pretty good, judging from the …
Continue reading "January 15, 2022 – Ariana DeBose / Bleachers (S47 E10)"
(Owen Wilson / Kacey Musgraves – S47 E1) Splitting the Check disagreements over check-splitting causes oddball turns I do recall liking this piece. Aristotle in another bit role in his first episode, while James opens the show, and Sarah hits the ground running. Well-directed piece so far, on par with the other pretapes. Either Owen …
Continue reading "October 2-December 11, 2021 – CFT Pieces (S47 E1-8)"
Five-Timers Ah, seeing Tom Hanks here is reminding of how much I loved his hosting stint from 42. I would rank it third behind Adam’s 45 and Mulaney’s 44. It’s so obvious that this was recorded earlier. Pretty eerie silence right now; it feels so surreal seeing this legendary studio empty, yet again that was …
Continue reading "December 18, 2021 – Paul Rudd / (no musical guest) (S47 E9)"
Cold Opening - A Holiday Message From Dr. Anthony Fauci Anthony Fauci (KAM) introduces scenes dramatizing pandemic behavior Cue the applause break that would go on endlessly for Kate as if she returned from saving the planet instead of making a Tiger King flop. Unlike some other hardcore fans, I still actually like Kate. Certainly …
Continue reading "December 11, 2021 – Billie Eilish (S47 E8) "
Cold Opening - Justice W/Judge Jeanine Kyle Rittenhouse verdict is celebrated Ok, the first cold open was good thanks to James & Alex’s performances, yet we didn’t need another Judge Jeanine cold open after just having one. Due to Kate’s absence, they’re having this setting clearly instead of having Kate’s Laura Ingraham having Trump on. …
Continue reading "November 20, 2021 – Simu Liu / Saweetie (S47 E7) "
Cold Opening - Cruz Street Newsmax version of Sesame Street skews rightward You can imagine my reaction in response to the return of Aidy’s Ted Cruz. Come to think of it, having a cold open making fun of a far-right version of Sesame Street is quite clever, it could be a four-star or even a …
Continue reading "November 13, 2021 – Jonathan Majors / Taylor Swift (S47 E6) "
Cold Opening - Justice W/Judge Jeanine Donald Trump (JAJ) streams consciousness I thought this tired impression was retired with Cecily’s ”swan song” from the finale of last season. And, yes, don’t kid yourself she obviously wanted to leave, but I guess having a horrendous last season wasn’t the best way for her to go out. …
Continue reading "November 6, 2021 – Kieran Culkin / Ed Sheeran (S47 E5) "