Dec

15

SNL Holiday Countdown - Day 15

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December 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Are you ready for more from the SNL Holiday Countdown Calendar?
In today’s selection, we’ve got caroling bears. Wait a second - caroling bears?
Here’s Bear City Christmas Carols. Interesting note about this sketch - it was originally supposed to air on Colin Farrel’s December 11, 2004 episode, but actually aired on December 18, 2004, [...]

Dec

14

SNL Holiday Countdown - Day 14

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December 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment

It may be hard to believe, but Christmas is just around the corner. I can almost taste the turkey and stuffing already!
If you can’t wait for all of the tempting holiday treats, here’s a little something from the SNL Holiday Countdown Calendar.
From Jack Black’s 2005 appearance, it’s Appalachian Emergency Room.
Don’t forget … [...]

Dec

13

SNL Holiday Countdown - Day 13

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December 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment


In creating the SNL Holiday Countdown Calendar, I’ve discovered that some of my favorite sketches aren’t anywhere on the ‘net.
For Day 13 of the SNL Holiday Countdown Calendar, the stars must have aligned in my favor, because I was finally able to track down one of these gems!
Jon Lovitz, Phil [...]

Dec

13

Tonight on SNL: Hugh Laurie and Kanye West

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December 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve, just trying to contain my anticipation as I wait for tonight’s episode of SNL. Why, you may ask? Because Hugh Laurie is hosting, and Hugh Laurie is AWESOME!
It’s only been a couple years since Laurie last hosted, but this man is a comic genius. [...]

Dec

12

SNL Holiday Countdown - Day 12!

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December 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Not only is it nearly the holidays, it’s getting closer to Oscar time. Just this week, it was announced that Hugh Jackman will be hosting the 2009 festivities.
Jackman does have hosting experience, which brings us to Day 12 of the SNL Holiday Countdown Calendar.
From December 2001, it’s Australian Christmas. Hugh Jackman recalls his [...]

Dec

11

SNL Holiday Countdown - Day 11!

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December 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Music and the holidays seem to go hand in hand. Here’s a little song for the 11th day of the SNL Holiday Countdown Calendar, courtesy of Amy Poehler, Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph.
From the Christmas 2006 episode, this is Santa’s My Boyfriend. In this opening number, the girls sing about that special man [...]

Dec

10

SNL Holiday Countdown - Day 10!

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December 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment

On this tenth day of the SNL Holiday Countdown Calendar, we’ve got another reader pick.
Justin Timberlake stars as a highly competitive cup of soup in 2006’s Give it on up to Homelessville.
JT takes on the Salvation Army Santa in a turf war for holiday donations, breaking out the slick dance moves and catchy tunes. [...]

Dec

9

SNL Holiday Countdown - Day 9!

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December 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Ahhh the 80s. This is the Saturday Night Live that I grew up on. And like the Ghost of Christmas Past, the SNL Holiday Countdown Calendar is about to take you back in time.
When Santa comes down with a stomach virus on Christmas Eve, Hanukkah Harry comes to the rescue, delivering gifts to [...]

Dec

8

SNL Holiday Countdown - Day 8!

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December 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Hello readers - it’s time for the next offering from the SNL Holiday Countdown Calendar.
Alec Baldwin and memorable SNL holiday sketches seem to go hand in hand. From his December 2008 appearance, here’s Glengarry Glen Christmas, in which Baldwin parodies his role in Glengarry Glen Ross.
His infamous mantra “ABC - Always Be Closing” becomes [...]

Dec

7

SNL Holiday Countdown - Day 7!

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December 7, 2008 | 1 Comment

Twas 18 days before Christmas, and on your TV, holiday hijinks ensued on NBC! Here it is - Day 7 of the SNL Holiday Countdown Calendar.
From John Malkovich’s opening monologue last night, it’s Twas the Night Before Christmas … or Whatever.
Malkovich recites the classic Christmas poem, surrounded by fascinated children, and offers some disturbing [...]

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