Nov

30

Classic SNL Skits - The Judy Miller Show

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November 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I’ve been an SNL fan for most of my life. In fact, I was watching the show when I probably shouldn’t have been because I was way too young to a) be up so late and b) to truly understand some of the content. There is one sketch that I remember very fondly, [...]

Nov

29

Tonight on SNL: Anne Hathaway and The Killers (Repeat)

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November 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Due to the US Thanksgiving holiday, tonight’s episode of SNL is a repeat of the October 4, 2008 show with host Anne Hathaway and musical guests The Killers.
In case you missed it the first time around, here are some reasons you should tune in this evening:
The opening Vice-Presidential Debate with Tina Fey as Sarah Palin, [...]

Nov

27

Meet New Player Michaela Watkins

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November 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment

When Amy Poehler recently left SNL following the birth of her son, Archie, two ladies were added to the SNL cast: Abby Elliott and Michaela Watkins. Now, we’ve already met legacy cast member Elliott. Let’s learn a little about Michaela Watkins.
Like Elliot, Watkins was also part of The Groundlings, the LA comedy troupe [...]

Nov

26

Meet New Player Abby Elliott

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November 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment

You’ve heard the phrase “it takes a village to raise a child” … well, it takes 2 new cast members to replace Amy Poehler who had a child: Abby Elliot and Michaela Watkins.
Let’s meet Abby Elliott. Now, you might remember her father Chris Elliott from SNL during ‘94 and ‘95, making her the first [...]

Nov

23

SNL Season 33 Episode 8 Recap

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November 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment

If last night’s episode proved anything, it’s the fact that this season, the show is only as good as each week’s host.  Although Tim McGraw is one of country music’s brightest stars, he was one of sketch comedy’s dimmest bulbs.  That combined with uninspired writing really makes me long for the old days when an [...]

Nov

22

Tonight on SNL: Tim McGraw with Ludacris and T-Pain

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November 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment

SNL goes a little bit country, and a little bit … hip hop?
November 22nd’s host is Tim McGraw, one half of country music’s most powerful couple. Now he’s not the first country star to take on hosting duties - Garth Brooks and Dolly Parton have both taken the stage in Studio 8H - but [...]

Nov

20

The Best of Digital Shorts: Andy Punches

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November 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Now I have to admit, it took me a while to truly appreciate Andy Samberg and the craziness he’s contributed to SNL. When it comes right down to it, Digital Shorts are something I look forward to each week, but it wasn’t always so. How did I come to embrace Samberg’s zaniness? [...]

Nov

19

Justin Timberlake Rocks Weekend Update

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November 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Pop star and actor Justin Timberlake made a surprise appearance on SNL’s November 15th Weekend Update (now Pohler-less), after canceling his hosting spot on the upcoming Thanksgiving show.  He then delivered that episode in just two minutes!
His previous SNL appearance in 2006 left viewers with such memorable skits as “The Barry Gibb Talk Show”, “Homelessville” [...]