Lorne Michaels says he won’t officially announce changes in the cast of “Saturday Night Live,†but Kristen Wiig , Jason Sudeikis and Andy Samberg left little doubt that this past weekend’s season finale was their last.
Unless the three mirth makers are playing a brilliantly executed joke on the media, each dropped clues that they are departing.
While Wiig’s emotional last dance with her colleagues — as host Mick Jagger performed the Rolling Stones’ gem “She’s a Rainbow†— was the most obvious, and Samberg’s closing rhyme in “Lazy Sunday 2†was comic poetry, Sudeikis’ show-closing behavior was the most surprising — and poignant.
The funnyman looked like he was losing a fierce battle to rein in his emotions as he danced with Wiig, his castmate since 2005.
Sudeikis looked pasty and practically despondent as he hugged Wiig, while the “Bridesmaids†star rubbed his back and whispered something in his ear.
After Samberg cut in to give Wiig a much more energetic spin — nearly exposing her derriere in the process — Sudeikis slunk off to the back of the stage where he appeared to be choking back tears as he fidgeted with his suit.
As Jagger segued into “Ruby Tuesday,†Sudeikis was the only cast member not clapping or singing along with a starry crew that included Jon Hamm , Amy Poehler , Chris Kattan, Steve Martin and Chris Parnell .
By the time the credits were rolling, Sudeikis had disappeared from the stage.
Samberg dropped a hint that his “SNL†days were over in “Lazy Sunday 2,†a sequel to the Digital Short that first made him a breakout star on the NBC comedy show.
At the clip’s end, Samberg rapped: “On these New York streets, I hone my fake rap penmanship ...â€
“That’s how it began,†interjected Parnell, who reprised his role from the original short.
“And that’s how I’ma finish it,†rhymed Samberg, leaving the impression he’d come full circle.
Sudeikis apparently rebounded for a seriously fun after-party on the ice rink at 30 Rockefeller Plaza.
Jagger and the Foo Fighters, who’d performed together on “SNL,†continued to rock the crowd with versions of the Stones’ “Bitch†and “Miss You.â€
Dave Grohl and his band also accompanied current and former “SNL†cast members. “(Will ) Forte sang Sabbath. Poehler just sang Joan Jett ,†tweeted Seth Meyers and in a later post, he reported that Sudeikis handled vocals and Fred Armisen tackled drums on a Cheap Trick number.
Although no mention was made of departing cast members, one source at the soiree noted that, one point during the festivities, a wet-eyed Wiig, Sudeikis and Samberg joined each other onstage to “the loudest applause of the evening.â€
A spokeswoman for Wiig and Sudeikis declined to comment.
I'm one of the few people who have always loved every incarnation of SNL since I started watching it in the late 80's/early 90's (I wasn't around for the much-celebrated original cast), and have never stopped.
I'm sure when that original cast gave way to the Eddie Murphy/Joe Piscapo days, there was much flak about how the show had jumped the shark. I know this to be true of the 90's Adam Sandler/Chris Rock/Chris Farley/David Spade/Mike Myers/Dana Carvey/Rob Schneidder/Kevin Nealon/Norm MacDonald/Phil Hartman/Tim Meadows days, which was what I consider to be the golden era. When that cast gave way to the late 90's/early 2000's cast (Will Ferrel/Tina Fey/Ana Gasteyer/Cheri Oteri/Chris Kattan/Tracy Morgan/Chris Parnell/Molly Shannon/Jimmy Fallon/Jim Beuer/Horatio Sanz/Amy Poehler) people were saying the current era couldn't compete with the previous one. Same for the cast members of this season. You could say (and I'm sure many will) that the cast and writing has just gotten progressively worse, but I disagree. I think this is a cast that time will look back fondly on as well. Yet every era is the era people want to pin for jumping the shark. The nostalgia of past cast members is too much for most people to not hold it against the current cast.
All that being said, it was implied heavily that this weekend's episode will be the last for Kristen Wiig , Jason Sudeikis and Andy Samberg.
Usually when they lose that much star power in one season, they do a relatively clean swipe and reboot. They may hang on to one or two of the other workhorses like Bill Heder, Keenan Thompson, or Fred Armison. But I think it's likely this will represent the end of an era, and they'll want to start fresh. Taran Killam has stepped up to the plate and become a central force in the show in his short time as a cast member. I expect him to be the next big star of the show.
http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/kristen-wiig-jason-sudeikis-andy-samberg-ve-bid-bye-saturday-night-live-article-1.1081636?localLinksEnabled=false
Burn it down.I've got a feeling you will be disappointed.
For a time, Mad-TV was also at least as good if not better than SNL.In Living Color - Yes.
In Living Color - Yes.Homey don't play that. I also enjoyed watching the state.
MadTV - No.
I'd be happy with jettisoning all but Abby Elliot, pharaoh (only because of his Denzel impression) and Seth Myers.
Keenan is a fucking good burger dud.
Bobby M is painfully unfunny.
Tired of Armisen who was marginal at best.
Hader is worn out.
Wiig was never as good as she got credit for (neither was the shitty bridesmaids clunker)
Samberg was okay but when compared to past cast is a pale shadow.
When the "star" of your show is Sudekis? It's time to clean house.
The show has had ups and downs. Murray, Curtain, Belushi, Akroyd, Morris, Radner. That was great.
Sucked with crystal and Meyers and carvey and spade.
Was good again with Shannon, ferrel, gastmeyer and all the way through Fallon, fey and poehler.
Now sucks again with the rare exception.
Burn it down.
Almost totally agree with these exceptions:
I think Sudekis and Wiig are good enough. They have their moments. The 2 aholes skit is/was a good one IMHO. A lot like Samberg, they have good moments.
I liked Norm McDonald.
Other than those, I agree with you.
I thought I was the only person who hated Dana Carvey. Nice to see there is at least another person who shares that feeling.
When MADTV first came out it was pretty funny. It seemed like it lost a step after a few years. I always thought Misses Swan was hilarious.
I liked several of the skits on MadTV. Some talent there.
I've got a feeling you will be disappointed.
I believe the show has become an institution, and unless they start getting rid of The Today Show, The Tonight Show, Late Night, NBC Nightly News, etc., this one's going to be right along with it until the end of time.
Stewart?
Look what I can do.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXcD2_o_Zns
About to start watching Season 1 now.
About 90% of this second episode consists of musical performances, mostly by Simon and/or Garfunkle.I remember that from when it first came on. That show nearly killed it for me.
They did include Simon in a Weekend Update skit where he played Connie Hawkins in basketball and kicked his ass, which was actually pretty funny.
Seasons are over 25 hours each.
So this project willtake a whileget the RIAA's attention again.
Seasons are over 25 hours each.
So this project will take a while.
Just finished watching Chevy's last episode now. Barely into the second season.
For those with fond nostalgia for the first incarnation, I implore you to watch it again to realize it's just not funny. Does not hold up to the test of time. I suspect that the power of nostalgia combined with heavy use of drugs played no small part in the looking back on this being leaps and bounds funnier than other seasons.
I respect it for the pioneer aspect of it. I'm able to muster about an average of one light chuckle per three episodes or so. Very dad-humor.
Maybe I'm just too young.
Fun side note: in 37 years, SNL was shot outside of 30 Rock exactly one time: For the Mardi Gras Special in New Orleans during Season 2 in February 1977.
Compare it to what was on at the time.
Here's your Top Twenty Shows of the 76-77 season:
1. Happy Days
2. Laverne and Shirley
3. ABC Monday Night Movie
4. M*A*S*H
5. Charlie's Angels
6. The Big Event
7. The Six Million Dollar Man
8. ABC Sunday Night Movie
9. Baretta
10. One Day at a Time
11. Three's Company
12. All in the Family
13. Welcome Back, Kotter
14. The Bionic Woman
15. The Waltons
16. Little House on the Prairie
17. Barney Miller
18. 60 Minutes
19. Hawaii Five-O
20. NBC Monday Night Movie
And don't forget the Brady Bunch Family Hour or Donny and Maire (although I wanted to stick Marie like a pincushion). That's what passed for "variety" shows.
That's some bubble gum shit. Your only late night option weeknights was Carson. He was bland, too. Funny but bland.
Then SNL showed up. It was subversive, it was political, it was sloppy, uneven, frantic, unpredictable. You never knew what was coming up and sometimes it looked like they didn't know what they were about to do next either. It was improvised.
I wasn't on drugs. I had to hide from my parents just to watch it. But it was so different. It was -- at the time -- some of the funniest shit I'd ever seen.
When you're contrasting it to things today it looks tame and silly, but that's only because shows like SNL opened the door and made it okay for other shows to push the edges even further.
Hard to believe but the show was controversial in its time and drew a lot of criticism from people. Not because it was bad because it was "in poor taste."
No doubt a lot of the skits don't hold up, particularly the topical ones. Jokes about Ford falling out of a plane were funny then but don't have any resonance now.
Belushi, Murray, Curtain, Danny, Garrett, Laraine and Gilda are still ten times funnier than almost anybody who's come after.
Compare it to what was on at the time.
Here's your Top Twenty Shows of the 76-77 season:
1. Happy Days
2. Laverne and Shirley
3. ABC Monday Night Movie
4. M*A*S*H
5. Charlie's Angels
6. The Big Event
7. The Six Million Dollar Man
8. ABC Sunday Night Movie
9. Baretta
10. One Day at a Time
11. Three's Company
12. All in the Family
13. Welcome Back, Kotter
14. The Bionic Woman
15. The Waltons
16. Little House on the Prairie
17. Barney Miller
18. 60 Minutes
19. Hawaii Five-O
20. NBC Monday Night Movie
And don't forget the Brady Bunch Family Hour or Donny and Maire (although I wanted to stick Marie like a pincushion). That's what passed for "variety" shows.
That's some bubble gum shit. Your only late night option weeknights was Carson. He was bland, too. Funny but bland.
Then SNL showed up. It was subversive, it was political, it was sloppy, uneven, frantic, unpredictable. You never knew what was coming up and sometimes it looked like they didn't know what they were about to do next either. It was improvised.
I wasn't on drugs. I had to hide from my parents just to watch it. But it was so different. It was -- at the time -- some of the funniest shit I'd ever seen.
When you're contrasting it to things today it looks tame and silly, but that's only because shows like SNL opened the door and made it okay for other shows to push the edges even further.
Hard to believe but the show was controversial in its time and drew a lot of criticism from people. Not because it was bad because it was "in poor taste."
No doubt a lot of the skits don't hold up, particularly the topical ones. Jokes about Ford falling out of a plane were funny then but don't have any resonance now.
Belushi, Murray, Curtain, Danny, Garrett, Laraine and Gilda are still ten times funnier than almost anybody who's come after.
This hits the nail on the head. At that time, they were pushing the boundaries as far as they could be pushed. You can't take skits from that time and compare them to bits about my dick in a box or I just jizzed myself.
And don't forget about teh Shhwwedddy Balls!
This hits the nail on the head. At that time, they were pushing the boundaries as far as they could be pushed. You can't take skits from that time and compare them to bits about my dick in a box or I just jizzed myself.
Let's talk cast, really.
Bill Murray vs. Horatio Sanz, Rob Schneider, Bill Hader, the ridiculous fuck who did McGroober, Fred Armisen, Norm McDonald, Chris Kataan, Colin Quin, Chris Parnell etc. Murray wins.
Chevy Chase vs. Will Ferrell. I'd prefer Chase. Some might disagree, but if you compare their two best movies Christmas Vacation and Elf, CV wins out.
Dan Ackryod vs. Dana Carvey, David Spade, The dead guy in News Radio and the guy who did the Clinton impression. Dan wins.
Gilda/Laraine vs. Amy Poehler /Tina Fey or Molly Shannon/Anna Gastroentistinitis. Amy and Tina win and it's not close.
Garrett Morris vs. Tim Meadows/Tracy Morgan. No clear winner here. Each have some quality bits. Tie between Morris and Morgan with Meadows a distant third.
Belushi vs. Mike Meyers/Chris Farley. Animal House vs. Austin Powers vs. Tommy Boy. Clear win for Belushi, even dead.
Eddie Murphy had a short brilliant life after SNL but is a shitty brown joke now.
There have been some recent cast members who have a little potential for longevity, but Suckdickass, Wiig, Samberg and Rudolph won't ever reach the legendary status of Chase, Murray and Danny. They're bit players and can't carry movies on their own despite the unexplainable success of that festering turd of a film Bridesmaids.
There were some who were little used on SNL but broke out later: Chris Rock, for instance. Robert Downey Jr. for another.
Some who made their post SNL bones in another medium. Jimmy Fallon.
Some who were stars before they got there. Billy Crystal *who was never funny on SNL IMO.
And that leaves Adam Sandler. A string of increasingly shitty movies that display zero comedic talent or timimg, but sheeple still go see them and some even proclaim them to be funny. He hasn't made a funny movie since Waterboy and the only other remotely funny movie he had at all was the one where Bob Barker whipped his ass. His movies are so bad he purposely makes shitty movies just so he can laugh at the people who pay to see them. This is documented.
Adam Sandler Pledges To Only Make Bad Movies Going Forward
June 18, 2012
Executives at Sony Pictures may not have been smiling after “That’s My Boy†came in fifth in its first weekend in theaters and brought in a measly $13 Million, and they sure weren’t after hearing Adam Sandler’s new business plan – to make only bad movies going forward.
Sandler told us that like James Cameron’s recent announcement that he will only make “Avatar†movies going forward, he’s moving ahead with what people expect from him – only bad movies. He explained, “I made a couple great films in my career. But people don’t go to Adam Sandler movies to see intelligent and sophisticated films like ‘Jack & Jill’ or ‘Little Nicky’. They want poop jokes. And fart jokes. And more poop jokes. And from here on out, that’s what they’re going to get.â€
Sandler is already planning his next stinker, “Been There, Dung That,†about a father of two who switches bodies with a dog turd. “It’s going to be especially terrible,†Sandler told us, “since this happens just after his wife dies. He needs to train the turd how to be the great dad he never was so it can take care of his sons while he lies rotting on the front lawn of their home.â€
And just in case that’s not a big enough bomb, Sandler is planning to voice the title character in a stop-motion animation Christmastime retelling of “Citizen Kane.†In this family-friendly comedy, Kane will be a walking and talking “Candy Kane†who mutters the word “rosebud†before he is eaten by a child. The other characters will be portrayed as California Raisons. Sandler said, “I told myself that if I wanted my future films to be even more hated than my previous ones, I’m going to have to start destroying the classics. I’m planning to butcher a remake of ‘Casablanca’ next.â€
Sony Pictures CEO, Michael Lynton, is excited about working with Sandler on his downward spiral into Hollywood hellfire. “It’s always an eye opener working with Sandler. Sure, I wish he wanted to make better movies that would actually make us money rather than suck us dry but Hollywood has been making bad business decisions and bad films to retain relationships with its stars for years. Why would we stop now?â€
One of my top 5 all time SNL skits.
Chevy Chase vs. Will Ferrell. I'd prefer Chase. Some might disagree, but if you compare their two best movies Christmas Vacation and Elf, CV wins out.
Elf...as Ferrell's best movie? Further proof that your taste is suspect on its very best day.
For all the credit Chevy got as the "star" of the show, it really got a lot better after he left.
Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas, kiss my ass. Kiss his ass. Kiss your ass. Happy Hanukkah.Merry Christmas, Holy shit, Where's the Tylenol?
Come on Kaos. There will never be another Babwa Wawa! And the Coneheads will forever be imprinted in our minds. Had Gilda lived, I think she would have been in a lot of movies. And Laraine has been very successful over the years. So I think the jury is still out on that. The fact that Amy and Tina are a lot easier on the eyes should not take away from the fact that Gilda and Laraine did a lot more with a lot less.
Chevy Vs. Will? Probably a toss up to me. Maybe because I cannot stand Chevy now. I loved the original Fletch, Caddyshack, and the Vacations. Then he got weird.
Agree on most of the rest.
I enjoyed the early season of MadTV. Different approach and was a little more creative for a while.
But you are correct. When SNL first came out, we had to hide to watch it.
I'd have to put Eddie Murphy on there. Too many great characters and skits to leave him off. Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood.....Stevie Wonder....James Brown Hot Tub song....I am Gumby, damn it.....Buckwheat...
I prematurely entered. Sorry.
All time best SNL cast would include:Didn't categorize Mike Myers?
Featuring:
Not on the list:
The guy who played McGruber, Al Franken, Joe Pissapole, Andy (not nearly as funny as he thinks he is with the exception of skits with Justin Timberlake) Samberg, Adam Sandler or Billy Crystal.
All time best SNL cast would include:
Bill Murray
Gilda Radner
Tina Fey
Amy Poehler
Dan Ackroyd
John (not Jim) Belushi
Phil Hartman
Darrell Hammond
Jane Curtin
Eddie Murphy
Molly Shannon
Chris Farley
Chevy Chase (nostalgia purposes)
Featuring:
Will Ferrel (for two characters)
Kristin Wiig (two characters)
Garrett Morris
Tim Meadows
Tracy Morgan (Astronaut Jones and Brian Fellows only)
Ana Gasteyer
David Spade
Dana Carvey
Laraine Newman
Maya Rudolph
Cheri Oteri
Not on the list:
The guy who played McGruber, Al Franken, Joe Pissapole, Andy (not nearly as funny as he thinks he is with the exception of skits with Justin Timberlake) Samberg, Adam Sandler or Billy Crystal.
Hosts for the 13 episode "all time great" season would be:
Alec Baldwin
Steve Martin
Dwayne Johnson
Justin Timberlake
Christopher Walken
Drew Barrymore
Robert Downey Jr. or Johnny Depp
Bryan Cranston
John Goodman
Peter Dinklage
Jenny McCarthy
George Carlin
Dave Chappelle
Didn't categorize Mike Myers?
Other than the stupid TV show dork name a single memorable character he created on the show. I'd take Sudekis or Hader over him every day.
Linda RichmanI'll give you Sudeikis.
Dieter
Simon
Stuart Rankin
Lothar
Phillip
Myers is far more talented and memorable than Hader and Sudeikis combined.
You're dead wrong on Hader. He's one of the all-time greats. It's not en-vogue to say that about someone in the modern era, but it's true. He's a heavyweight. Uber-talented. As versatile as Will Ferrell. Can play the straight-man (i.e. a Game Show Host) just as well as the outrageous character. Is a dead-on impressionist.
He also is a head writer for South Park.
He will be missed.
Diff'rent strokes...
I dislike Hader...maybe he's one of those guys whose writing is far better than his acting/performing.
Diff'rent strokes indeed.
I dislike Meyers intensely. He's like half a Billy Crystal without the crystal.
Linda Richman - Stupid one-note character. Not half as good as the Poehler/Rudolph Jersey girls
Dieter - Even stupider half-note character. Useless, worthless and as funny as a boil on the ass.
No idea who any of the following are.
Simon
Stuart Rankin
Lothar
Phillip
I don't dislike Sudekis or Hader but they are not Myers either.
(http://mompocalypse.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/phillip2.jpg)
Your list of all time is good Kaos...I do think you are missing Jon Lovitz though.
Your list of all time is good Kaos...I do think you are missing Jon Lovitz though.
After a major talent shake-up, these six featured players join the show this fall.In other news, Cecily Strong will be joining Seth at the Update Desk until he leaves for Late Night, when it is presumed that Cecily will take over solo.
Saturday Night Live is pumping in some new blood for its upcoming season, after what's undeniably its biggest talent drain in recent years. Kristen Wiig and Andy Samberg departed the sketch-comedy series in 2012, while Fred Armisen, Bill Hader and Jason Sudeikis all left in May. Starting with the Sept. 28 season opener, Seth Meyers will be joined by Cecily Strong on the "Weekend Update" news desk, producer Lorne Michaels told The New York Times. (He is set to leave the show to replace SNL alum Jimmy Fallon as the new host of Late Night in February).
So who are the six featured players hoping to make their mark on the long-running late-night series? Meet them all right here before SNL's 39th season opens.
BECK BENNETT
Where you've seen him: You probably know him best as the guy who chats with cute kids in AT&T's popular "It's Not Complicated" commercials, a role that's very similar to his own web series, Fresh Perspectives, in which he interviews children about current events. The Illinois native studied acting at the University of Southern California, and formed the Good Neighbor sketch group with fellow newcomer Kyle Mooney, Nick Rutherford and filmmaker David McCary.
How he'll fit in: While he'll probably start out playing straight man to some of the more outlandish characters, Bennett also seems like the perfect candidate to join Cecily Strong on the "Weekend Update" news desk.
http://youtu.be/pOEjY4_4BuI
BROOKS WHEELAN
Where you've seen him: Not a whole lot is known about this L.A.-based writer, other than the fact that he was named to Comedy Central's top 10 artists to watch list last year, and previously served as a contributing writer on College Humor.
How he'll fit in: He is said to be joining the SNL writing staff alongside Mikey Day and Claire Mulaney, so it's difficult to know whether his role will be larger on or off screen. Regardless, the guy certainly has charisma, so he should do just fine in either role.
http://youtu.be/REu1q56Zs5E
JOHN MILHISER
Where you've seen him: A member of the New York-based Serious Lunch sketch group, the Brooklyn-born comedian got noticed with his Step Up movie parody, Clap It Up, and an office-friendly take on the twerking craze. Featured on both the Tonight Show and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Milhiser — with fellow Serious Lunch comedian Tim Bierbaum — also runs the "Baguette-Me-Nots" blog which places baguettes into everyday photographs.
How he'll fit in: Although he tends to play the quieter, mousier types in sketches, Milhiser has shown tons of promise with his parodies and impersonations. Expect him to fill the roles left vacant by Hader and Samberg.
http://youtu.be/ji5Dh0tSyvk
KYLE MOONEY
Where you've seen him: He's guested on TV series such as Wilfred and Parks and Recreation, and was a writer for the first season of Comedy Central's Nathan For You. A University of Southern California graduate and Good Neighbor member like fellow SNL newbie Beck Bennett, Mooney has also conducted a number of painfully hilarious interviews for Jimmy Kimmel Live segments.
How he'll fit in: The guy is an expert when it comes to weird voices and outlandish accents, so SNL would be wise to let him showcase his abilities. Mooney definitely has the potential to create some unusual characters, much like Armisen and Will Forte before him.
http://youtu.be/gdwchohlMjI
MICHAEL PATRICK O'BRIEN
Where you've seen him: O'Brien has been writing for SNL since 2009, but is finally getting his chance to step in front of the camera as a featured player. Although he's made an appearance on Portlandia, he's primarily known for his awkward interviews with celebrities on his "7 Minutes in Heaven" Web series. During these short episodes, O'Brien chats with (and eventually kisses) celebrities while inside a closet, with everyone from Connie Britton, Amy Poehler and Elijah Wood dropping in for segments.
How he'll fit in: He's a bit tough to call, as his résumé essentially consists of writing for SNL and appearing on his Web series. It'll be interesting to see how he brings his gawky, goofy charm to the sketch-comedy format.
http://youtu.be/nyvXTNBIbIQ
NOËL WELLS
Where you've seen her: Wells has not only appeared in many College Humor videos, but also has a flourishing YouTube channel of her own. Her most popular Web series sees her impersonating Zooey Deschanel, and you won't want to miss her lip-syncing to Britney Spears' Toxic in the shower (it's not what you'd expect). She's been a performer at Los Angeles' Upright Citizens Brigade, and has appeared in indie films such as Forev and The Do-Deca-Pentathlon.
How she'll fit in: SNL currently has some great female comedians in Kate McKinnon, Vanessa Bayer and Aidy Bryant, but Wells should have no problem making an impression with her wry, often raunchy brand of humor. While she makes a fine Zooey, we'd love to see more of her Dana Brody impersonations with Homeland returning this fall (or maybe some Carrie Mathison to switch things up?).
http://youtu.be/ibTWwWy_b7k
Mooney and OBrien are the most annoying things I've ever seen. Mooney in particular. If that was his best? He SUCKS. Sucks, sucks, sucks, sucks, sucks, sucks, sucks, sucks, sucks, sucks sucks. Sucks. Awful. I wanted to murder him 45 seconds into that crap.Clearly Mooney was playing an intentionally grating character, so mission accomplished.
Clearly Mooney was playing an intentionally grating character, so mission accomplished.
I looked at some of the stuff from that Good Neighbor troop, and he has range.
Other than the overused Aaron Paul cameos, a fair Obama opening and the joke about Low Winter Sun (that probably sailed over the heads of 93% of the audience) the new cast debut was a total dud.Didn't see it, but I will say you usually can't make a judgement based on one episode. It took some of the worst starting SNL's a year to jell. Nature of the beast I guess.
Not even the charm of Tina Fey could save that stink bomb from reeking.
Maybe the genre is finally played out. That was a total turd of a show. The "new" cast was horrible.
Even Strong was awful on Weekend Updud.
Didn't see it, but I will say you usually can't make a judgement based on one episode. It took some of the worst starting SNL's a year to jell. Nature of the beast I guess.
Besides SNL as a whole hasn't been funny in a long time. A few skits here or there or a particular host (Timberlake,Baldwin) but by in large it has been meh for me since the crew with Farley.
I don't watch it very much but if they part ways with Belushi or Steve Martin, I refuse to watch anymore.
I don't watch it very much but if they part ways with Belushi or Steve Martin, I refuse to watch anymore.
I don't watch it very much but if they part ways with Belushi or Steve Martin, I refuse to watch anymore.To add to your intentional joke, Steve Martin was never at any point an SNL cast member.
I was underwhelmed.I agree with you a lot on this stuff. But....
Don't watch (or care about) Girls, so that didn't do anything for me. Sort of like the Low Winter Sun joke made no sense to anybody but idiots like me who've tried to wade through that muddled mess of a crap show that will soon be canceled.
The rest of the people just seemed like watered down Andy Samberg wanna bes or Sudekis imitators. Too many nebbish/nerdy characters to suit me. When Taran Kiljoy and Chubby McGoodburger are your main stars you've fallen way, way off the beam.
"The Black One" was one of the weakest parts of the cast and Bobby LeFarter is a pale imitator of Horatio Sanz (who wasn't very good either).
I know there are busts in every season and that the show has always had weak spots and gaps. Maybe it's just my lawn, but this cast seems like nothing but bust, spot and gap. There's no power there at all.
I agree with you a lot on this stuff. But....
Sometimes I think you expect too much out of things that are purely meant for entertainment.
Yep. I have standards. I expect to be entertained. Much falls short of that basic standard.
Was I entertained by SNL? No. I was not.
I'm old. I was a senior in HS when SNL got cranked up. Like many, I followed it religiously from its inception and probably kept up with it that way for about 15 years. But with every passing year and more and more turnover in the cast, it became harder to keep the same interest. Harder to try and latch on to or relate to the new characters and skits. Plus, other options available for entertainment.What was it like when Charlie Chaplin first burst onto the scene? I bet that caused a bunch of shits and giggles. Were the theaters segregated?
That said, I've always been a fan of the live concept. Growing up, The Carol Burnette Show was a similar type set up. I doubt what we watched was actually live, but from everything I've seen and read, what we got was how it actually came off during the live taping in front of an audience. Forget cussing, classless, irreverent humor (Which I do so enjoy), there is still nothing funnier than Tim Conway making Harvey Korman crack up during a sketch. That was the beauty of "live".
What was it like when Charlie Chaplin first burst onto the scene? I bet that caused a bunch of shits and giggles. Were the theaters segregated?
What was it like when Charlie Chaplin first burst onto the scene?
Coin doing standup on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.
http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/video/colin-jost/n16714/ (http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/video/colin-jost/n16714/)
Thoughts from Saturday:
Melissa McCarthy is morbidly, grossly, obscenely, disgustingly obese. She's also about as funny as a canker sore.
Seth Myers' last Weekend Update was very meh. His last joke was a dud. Nice to see Poehler and Stefon return (unfunnily unfortunately) to bid him adieu. Could have done without Samberg's awkward insertion into that segment. Sad that Tina didn't come back for that brief moment. Kind of a lame way to send him out.
The rest of the show was pretty awful after the opening air ninja monologue. Watching that McCarthy hippo noisily and sloppily cram food in its enormous mug loses its appeal about two minutes before it begins.
Putting her in skits with the other big sow was moo overkill.
McCarthy's just a terrible host. She has one character basically, a female Chris Farley except more vulgar and not as funny. Seymour ODs and she keeps on piloting the diabetes shuttle. Sometimes the world isn't fair.
Thank you. Thought for a while I was solo in having that opinion.Now if it were her nose that was disgustingly huge instead of her gut and ass, K would be all up in dat shit
Finally watched an episode this season. All I have to say is FUCKING AWFUL.Let's see, this post is offensive to: blacks, jews, fat white women, gays and the current cast of SNL. Based on the sheer amount of offensiveness, I would say that this is some of your better work.
Every sketch fell ridiculously flat.
Amy Adams couldn't save it.
Mike Meyers showing up as the only thing he was worth a shit at (and wasn't really worth a shit as that) couldn't save it.
Kristen Wiig showing up and being in several skits couldn't save it.
Fred Armisen showing up in several sketches couldn't save it.
They fucked up royally with the pairing on Weekend Update. It was great with Tina and Jimmy, great with Tina and Amy, faltered with Amy and Horatio, great with Seth and Amy, great with Seth, pretty good with Seth and Cecily, okay with Cecily and Colin Jost (she was the better half).
It's unbearable with Colin Jost and Michael Che. The black guy is abysmal. He pronounced the word "sedative" as suh-DATE-ive on this episode and generally fucked up every joke. He's awful. Quotas can suck my ass. Quality is what matters and he's simply terrible no matter what color he is.
It's back to Gail Matthius/Charles Rocket suckage. Who, you ask? Exactly I say.
The entire cast is terrible.
Taran "I'm boning superhot Cobie" Killam is okay, but in a strong cast he would be a second or third level bit player. He's featured here. That's a bad sign.
Cecily Strong is pretty strong in certain roles. I also like lesbian blondie in some parts. Jay Pharoah does okay in select settings. But the rest? Jesus Christ.
Fat white bitch is hideous. Fat black boy should go back to BurgerTime. Moynihan sucks horribly. Vanessa Bayer is absolutely grating. I'd like to punch that overused jewish boy act in the schmeckle. Every one of these chumps is awful.
The show is pretty much unwatchable.
Let's see, this post is offensive to: blacks, jews, fat white women, gays and the current cast of SNL. Based on the sheer amount of offensiveness, I would say that this is some of your better work.