It's gotten better lately, but did anyone see last nights SNL?
January Jones was HORRIBLE!
Quote from: Mr. Exact on November 15, 2009, 12:36:29 PM
It's gotten better lately, but did anyone see last nights SNL?
January Jones was HORRIBLE!
Yeah, not too good. There were a couple of moments but... Also the show ended with the blackeyed peas singing, instead of the traditional onstage cast goodbye.
Taylor Swift did a great job last week.
She's been one of my favorite hosts. Peyton Manning is near the top of my list...
I missed the Taylor Swift one.
Did they make fun of Kanye?
Hhahahaha, in the song "My SNL Monologue"...
Just watched it,
[laugh]
J Jones was really bad. I hate to admit it, but I am ready for another with Justin Timberlake. Dwayne Johnson too!
What's up with Seth Meyers doing the Update by himself? I figured they would have added someone by now?
Quote from: psycledelic on November 15, 2009, 06:42:47 PM
J Jones was really bad. I hate to admit it, but I am ready for another with Justin Timberlake. Dwayne Johnson too!
What's up with Seth Meyers doing the Update by himself? I figured they would have added someone by now?
Jane Curtain and Dan Akroyd are busy
Harry Caray Weekend Update For more http://www.film-seyret.info/ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hObBw7ZAWDo#noexternalembed-normal)
Quote from: ducpainter on November 15, 2009, 06:44:04 PM
Jane Curtain and Dan Akroyd are busy
"Jane, you ignorant slut."
Quote from: gojira on November 15, 2009, 08:45:04 PM
"Jane, you ignorant slut."
SNL has yet to be as funny as the good ol' days...
Quote from: psycledelic on November 15, 2009, 06:42:47 PM
What's up with Seth Meyers doing the Update by himself? I figured they would have added someone by now?
when knocked-up amy left, they said he was going to fly solo for a while.
Quote from: Speedbag on November 16, 2009, 02:25:26 AM
SNL has yet to be as funny as the good ol' days...
i find it goes in waves... that said, i haven't watched regularly in years.
Taylor Swift was pretty good...I was kind of suprised by that [thumbsup]
I mostly only watch for the "Digital Shorts" now. The rest of the show has been pretty blah.
I like the music videos they make
Like a Boss
On a Boat
Jizz in my Pants
I haven't watched it since the 80's.
Been watching The Colbert Report the last few years though. I think its usually pretty funny.
Quote from: D on November 16, 2009, 07:57:17 AM
I haven't watched it since the 80's.
Been watching The Colbert Report the last few years though. I think its usually pretty funny.
+1 on both counts.
I still watch SNL regularly. Yes, some of the older stuff was funnier, but there are still some good things about the show.
Would I like to see someone else do Weekend Update with Seth? Yes, but there is always a bunch of 'guests', and Poehler made an appearance about 2 weeks ago.
The musical guests are generally good. Taylor Swift was a pleasant surprise (and a decent, host, too), and IMO the Peas were good this week. Plus the show continues to bring in big headliners like U2.
My strategy is to DVR the show, then scan through to the stuff I like to watch, especially the musical guests + Weekend Update. Sometimes I watch the whole show, sometimes not. <shrug>
Quote from: bluemoco on November 16, 2009, 09:22:22 AM
Plus the show continues to bring in big headliners like U2.
[puke]
They haven't done anything good (IMO) since the early-mid 90's....
I will agree with all of you it has not bee that funny lately but they have a few moments. Anything with Justin Timberlake is hilarious.
Quote from: Mr. Exact on November 16, 2009, 03:23:21 PM
[puke]
They haven't done anything good (IMO) since the early-mid 90's....
never mind...
you weren't alive in the 70s
Quote from: ducpainter on November 16, 2009, 03:29:39 PM
never mind...
you weren't alive in the 70s
He's talking about U2.
Quote from: kopfjäger on November 16, 2009, 03:31:33 PM
He's talking about U2.
Oh
SNL sucks these days, IMO.
There was a time it was the funniest thing on tv.
Quote from: ducpainter on November 16, 2009, 03:39:05 PM
Oh
SNL sucks these days, IMO.
There was a time it was the funniest thing on tv.
I have been watching it since it first came on TV. If you go back and watch some of the old shows,
you will find bits that sucked just like the new shows. There are plenty of funny skits these days
as well. You have to watch it though, you can't be baby sitting on the dmf at the same time. :D
Quote from: kopfjäger on November 16, 2009, 03:45:23 PM
I have been watching it since it first came on TV. If you go back and watch some of the old shows,
you will find bits that sucked just like the new shows. There are plenty of funny skits these days
as well. You have to watch it though, you can't be baby sitting on the dmf at the same time. :D
Will Ferrell ruined it for me. [puke] [puke] [puke] [puke]
Quote from: ducpainter on November 16, 2009, 04:08:08 PM
Will Ferrell ruined it for me. [puke] [puke] [puke] [puke]
He hasn't been there for years. Just sayin. ;)
Quote from: kopfjäger on November 16, 2009, 04:15:15 PM
He hasn't been there for years. Just sayin. ;)
i understand that.
The times I've watched it since have left me disappointed.
Quote from: ducpainter on November 16, 2009, 04:16:57 PM
i understand that.
The times I've watched it since have left me disappointed.
I understand, but do you remember every show from back in the day as great/good/etc., or were you/we
"influenced"? :D
Quote from: kopfjäger on November 16, 2009, 03:45:23 PM
I have been watching it since it first came on TV. If you go back and watch some of the old shows,
you will find bits that sucked just like the new shows. There are plenty of funny skits these days
as well. You have to watch it though, you can't be baby sitting on the dmf at the same time. :D
I remember when Carlin died. They did a tribute by playing the first SNL episode. Me and my wife were both NOT impressed...
Quote from: kopfjäger on November 16, 2009, 03:45:23 PM
I have been watching it since it first came on TV. If you go back and watch some of the old shows,
you will find bits that sucked just like the new shows. There are plenty of funny skits these days
as well.
I agree. The SNL bits are hit-and-miss throughout the show's history. Even in the fondly-regarded era of Belushi/Aykroyd/Chase/Curtin/Morris/Radner/Murray/Newman there were some unfunny shows.
Some of the recent bits have been outstanding - "Jizz in my pants" and "Dick in a Box" are destined for the SNL hall of fame.
Quote from: Mr. Obvious on November 16, 2009, 03:23:21 PM
[puke]
They haven't done anything good (IMO) since the early-mid 90's....
SNL's musical guests may not be to your taste these days, especially now that Rick Astley's career is over. ;) Still, there are memorable musical performances that are worth watching on SNL. Hell, I'm not a fan of Ashlee Simpson, but I remember watching her lip-sync debacle in '04 and her successful return visit the following season.
I don't mind new music at all. My default station is AltNation on Sirius which plays mostly current music.
U2's early work was phenomenal, their recent stuff (~10 years) has been......ehh....
I thought the parodies during the election were some of the funniest stuff done on SNL, particularly Tina Fay doing Sarah Palin.
I couldn't believe how much she looked, acted and spoke like SP.
Almost creepy [laugh]
Quote from: Monsterlover on November 17, 2009, 12:36:38 PM
I couldn't believe how much she looked, acted and spoke like SP.
Almost creepy [laugh]
i had a better link for this earlier, but:
http://features.csmonitor.com/politics/2009/11/16/sarah-palin-on-oprah-winfrey-show-five-best-outtakes/ (http://features.csmonitor.com/politics/2009/11/16/sarah-palin-on-oprah-winfrey-show-five-best-outtakes/)
Palin told Oprah that at first she was only dimly aware of the popularity of Ms. Fey’s impersonations of her on “Saturday Night Live†(SNL). At one point, she saw a clip of the show, with the volume down.
“I thought it was me,†said Palin.
i liked it best in the 90s
Mike Myers
Adam Sandler
Dana Carvey
Chris Farley
Phil Hartman
Kevin Nealon
Chris Rock
Rob Schneider
Julia Sweeney
Quote from: DuCaTiNi on November 17, 2009, 03:18:38 PM
i liked it best in the 90s
Mike Myers
Adam Sandler
Dana Carvey
Chris Farley
Phil Hartman
Kevin Nealon
Chris Rock
Rob Schneider
Julia Sweeney
That's the crew I paid the most attention to...
[laugh] [popcorn]
Quote from: akmnstr on November 17, 2009, 12:26:34 PM
I thought the parodies during the election were some of the funniest stuff done on SNL, particularly Tina Fay doing Sarah Palin.
Tina Fay is a goddess and way the make the beast with two backs smart.
She is my kind of hot.
And a few decades too young.
LA
I just watched the opening sketch from last night (I haven't regularly watched SNL in five or six years.)
Holy shit, it's the sharpest thing I've seen 'em do for a long, long while.
I'll post it, but can't really say anything about it since it's very political in tone. [laugh]
http://www.hulu.com/embed/pnTeL-M9moMUs4tx90eXLA (http://www.hulu.com/embed/pnTeL-M9moMUs4tx90eXLA)
Quote from: LA on November 22, 2009, 04:14:35 PM
Tina Fay is a goddess and way the make the beast with two backs smart.
She is my kind of hot.
And a few decades too young. decade plus older than me.
LA
+1
Quote from: LA on November 22, 2009, 04:14:35 PM
Tina Fay is a goddess and way the make the beast with two backs smart.
She is my kind of hot.
And a few decades too young. Just the right age. ;)
LA
+1000
I've just started watching 30 Rock :P & it's gotta be one of THE funniest shows ever. (IMHO)
Quote from: ShamWOW! on November 23, 2009, 02:47:20 PM
I've just started watching 30 Rock :P & it's gotta be one of THE funniest shows ever. (IMHO)
What made you wait 4 seasons to start watching?
Quote from: kopfjäger on November 23, 2009, 03:15:32 PM
What made you wait 4 seasons to start watching?
Late bloomer? ;D
Quote from: zarn02 on November 22, 2009, 09:06:37 PM
I just watched the opening sketch from last night (I haven't regularly watched SNL in five or six years.)
Holy shit, it's the sharpest thing I've seen 'em do for a long, long while.
I'll post it, but can't really say anything about it since it's very political in tone. [laugh]
http://www.hulu.com/embed/pnTeL-M9moMUs4tx90eXLA (http://www.hulu.com/embed/pnTeL-M9moMUs4tx90eXLA)
I also haven't watched snl for many years. This skit is funny! I may have to start watching again.
Quote from: kopfjäger on November 23, 2009, 03:15:32 PM
What made you wait 4 seasons to start watching?
I go to bed early. [drink]
I think it was on late at night down here, 11pm from what I remember. I've passed out by then. :D
Now it's on at 7:30 on pay TV. Just when I was getting into it, they took it off. [bang]
Great opening. [laugh] [clap]
I enjoyed the native american standup on weekend update.
Quote from: brix821 on December 13, 2009, 04:40:31 PM
I enjoyed the native american standup on weekend update.
Really? I thought that was horrible...
The PGA commish bit was good.
Yeah, that one was funny.
coulda been the beers. I like a good awkward silence/repetition joke.
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I missed the show tonite. How did Ripley do?
Betty White hosting tonight!
Tina Fey, Molly Shannon, Anna Gasteyer, Amy Poheler and Maya Rudolph too!
Funny stuff.
[thumbsup]
I have long since given up on the show...
the humor (if you can call it that) falls far short of even marginally funny and nests securely in the center of puerile stupidity and failed poorly-timed shtick
I don't know if they have strangled themselves with a Politically Correct fear of offending someone or group
or if they are paying the writers next to nothing and attracting nothing-level no-talents
Just one more product in America that fails to live up to the heritage of quality that used to be associated with its brand name..
Quote from: RAT900 on May 08, 2010, 10:05:30 PM
I have long since given up on the show...
the humor (if you can call it that) falls far short of even marginally funny and nests securely in the center of puerile stupidity and failed poorly-timed shtick
I don't know if they have strangled themselves with a Politically Correct fear of offending someone or group
or if they are paying the writers next to nothing and attracting nothing-level no-talents
Just one more product in America that fails to live up to the heritage of quality that used to be associated with its brand name..
If you have "long since given up on the show" Then you wouldn't know if they have been funny or not!! It may
not be what it once was, or has been in the past, but it has it's moment's. What was once, or is funny changes
through the times. I always watch, and enjoy some, not all of the new stuff. It is very difficult to keep up with
the past greats on the show, but it still runs live every saturday night. ;)
I'll be more accurate and rephrase since my text is being parsed
I have long since given up harboring any high expectations for the show
I still record it but most often delete it without watching...every once in a rare while I will pop an episode open for 5 minutes, regret it and then delete
as for humor changing...it sure has on SNL....
so should we shorten the yardstick to 30 inches because something fails to measure up to the old 36 inch size?
Quote from: RAT900 on May 08, 2010, 10:36:42 PM
so should we shorten the yardstick to 30 inches because something fails to measure up to the old 36 inch size?
Of course we should. We have since Milton Berle. :D
Quote from: kopfjäger on May 08, 2010, 10:41:55 PM
Of course we should. We have since Milton Berle. :D
Indeed...
"I have so much gas arabs follow me around" long live the Borscht Belt!
Or Bob Hope. :D Best line ever.
Best Bob Hope movie line (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWpU8sX10_4#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
Quote from: kopfjäger on May 08, 2010, 11:09:32 PM
Or Bob Hope. :D Best line ever.
Best Bob Hope movie line (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWpU8sX10_4#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
ZING!!!
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Quote from: kopfjäger on May 08, 2010, 11:09:32 PM
Or Bob Hope. :D Best line ever.
Best Bob Hope movie line (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWpU8sX10_4#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
[clap] [laugh] [laugh]
I couldn't help but watch Betty White last night. She's just so darn cute! But my all time favorite host has to be Justin Timberlake. So many great skits that have become classics (mostly the ones with Andy Samberg). Just one example sans Andy:
Justin Timberlake on Plasticville (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gO-XVSKHAOY#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
I didn't know this show was still on.
I haven't watched since the old school (not the real old school some of you remember), but old school for me with Adam Sandler, Chris Farley, David Spade, Kevin Neilin, etc etc.
It was funny with Jimmy Fallon, but once he left, I really stopped.
I wonder if the writer's changed or just the quality of actors changed.......?
or, just an era of comedy changed.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on May 09, 2010, 07:47:52 AM
I didn't know this show was still on.
I haven't watched since the old school (not the real old school some of you remember), but old school for me with Adam Sandler, Chris Farley, David Spade, Kevin Neilin.
yikes... :: silver hairs stand on end :: i remember watching the first show with belushi, murray and ackroyd. although its had some weak seasons, it still shows dark brilliance from time to time. personally, i miss the phil hartman ( :'( ) era.
Quote from: la strada on May 09, 2010, 04:41:55 PM
yikes... :: silver hairs stand on end :: i remember watching the first show with belushi, murray and ackroyd. although its had some weak seasons, it still shows dark brilliance from time to time. personally, i miss the phil hartman ( :'( ) era.
Yeah, I was talking really old school, not old school for a 29yr old!
Phil Hartman was in with the Sandler/Farley/Spade era, wasn't he?
I've always liked the show. In the 70s our group of hippies would watch Monty Python and then Saturday Night live would come on. Now I'm sober and I can't stay up that late.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on May 10, 2010, 04:13:18 AM
Yeah, I was talking really old school, not old school for a 29yr old!
Phil Hartman was in with the Sandler/Farley/Spade era, wasn't he?
Yea, he was with those guys. I always thought he was pretty funny.
I think Jimmy Fallon was one of the reasons I stopped watching the show. I don't find him funny at all, maybe even annoying.
Will Ferrell on the other hand... his SNL skits are amazing.
Quote from: Vindingo on May 10, 2010, 05:47:14 AM
I think Jimmy Fallon was one of the reasons I stopped watching the show. I don't find him funny at all, maybe even annoying.
Will Ferrell on the other hand... his SNL skits are amazing.
I forgot about Will being in the same time frame as Jimmy.
I think I only liked Jimmy Fallon as the host of Weekend Update.
However.....nobody will ever beat Kevin Nielen in that department.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on May 10, 2010, 06:01:39 AM
I forgot about Will being in the same time frame as Jimmy.
I think I only liked Jimmy Fallon as the host of Weekend Update.
However.....nobody will ever beat Kevin Nielen in that department.
My three faves for update in no particular order...
Norm McDonald
Kevin Nealon
Dennis Miller
Each had a great style and always made me laugh.
damn, I forgot about Dennis Miller!
His career slightly changed from comedian to political radio talk show host, however, he still throws some comedy in.
Justin Timberlake show was the exception to the past few years of suckiness.
Quote from: duccarlos on May 10, 2010, 06:30:08 AM
Justin Timberlake show was the exception to the past few years of suckiness.
That is what I keep hearing.
Everyone says JT was pretty funny
(odd note: It is rumored that he will be in Lone Survivor: The Marcus Luttrel Navy Seal movie. I just hope they don't make the beast with two backs up the movie, but Pete Burg is writing and directing, so it should be a good account)
Quote from: cyrus buelton on May 10, 2010, 06:01:39 AMnobody will ever beat Kevin Nielen in that department.
Really?
Chevy Chase invented Weekend Update! In the days when he used to say "Good evening. I'm Chevy Chase, and you're not," the President of the United States once came on and said "Good evening. I'm Gerald Ford, and you're not." Gilda Radner as Emily Littela was a regular correspondent as was Don Novello as Father Guido Sarducci.
I do like Kevin Nealon, but I think he's better in Weeds than he was on Weekend Update.
Quote from: duccarlos on May 10, 2010, 06:30:08 AM
Justin Timberlake show was the exception to the past few years of suckiness.
True, JT has been great but Alec is really good too.
I say the best episode in 5-7 years was when Peyton Manning was on. He was freaking hilarious. The United Way sketch is still the funniest sketch I've seen in a really long time.
I liked the news when Akroyd and Curtain did their point/counterpoint bit.
"Jane, you ignorant slut...."
ANL Point-Counterpoint on Nuclear Power generation , Jane Curtin and Dan Akroyd (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7S_XWuKpHc#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
Quote from: ducpainter on May 13, 2010, 05:01:02 AM
I liked the news when Akroyd and Curtain did their point/counterpoint bit.
"Jane, you ignorant slut...."
ANL Point-Counterpoint on Nuclear Power generation , Jane Curtin and Dan Akroyd (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7S_XWuKpHc#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
Standing [clap]
Been a while since SNL has seen that kind of wit
Quote from: alfisti on May 13, 2010, 05:10:06 AM
Standing [clap]
Been a while since SNL has seen that kind of wit
Kinda proves the point that new isn't always better.
http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/bp-oil-spill-cold-open/17w6n3xwv?from=en-us_msnhp>1=42007 (http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/bp-oil-spill-cold-open/17w6n3xwv?from=en-us_msnhp>1=42007)
Quote from: kopfjäger on May 16, 2010, 07:52:06 PM
http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/bp-oil-spill-cold-open/17w6n3xwv?from=en-us_msnhp>1=42007 (http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/bp-oil-spill-cold-open/17w6n3xwv?from=en-us_msnhp>1=42007)
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Quote from: alfisti on May 17, 2010, 02:23:53 AM
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weird....
I watched it.
Quote from: ducpainter on May 17, 2010, 02:25:06 AM
weird....
I watched it.
You survived the sixties.
You prolly think you've watched lots of things...
;D
Quote from: alfisti on May 17, 2010, 11:05:04 AM
You survived the sixties.
You prolly think you've watched lots of things...
;D
Well...
I have...
I think. ;)
Eli is doing a great job [clap] Rihanna, well never mind. ;)
Nobody does well live.
I downloaded the song.
Quote from: Monsterlover on May 05, 2012, 09:35:08 PM
Nobody does well live.
I downloaded the song.
I disagree and my comment wasn't about her live performance, but her performing in general. ;)
I see. Yeah she's no super star.
I should amend my last comment. It's not that nobody does well live its that they never sound the same as the album.
Quote from: Monsterlover on May 05, 2012, 10:33:54 PM
I see. Yeah she's no super star.
I should amend my last comment. It's not that nobody does well live its that they never sound the same as the album.
Disagree again and I can go on and on with live performances. ;)
[HD] Foo Fighters & Joan Jett - Bad Reputation - David Letterman 11-15-11 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juuUU7F5AOA&feature=youtube_gdata_player#)
Not bad. Still not the same though.
Quote from: Monsterlover on May 05, 2012, 11:33:49 PM
Not bad. Still not the same though.
Maybe this is more your speed. :-*
Linkin Park- When They Come for Me - Live @ Saturday Night Live NYC 2011 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xksOkgUWb_E&feature=youtube_gdata_player#)
That was pretty cool.
Studio version is better ;)