Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update” plays Trumpeomon Go at Republican National Convention
Weekend Update co-anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che report live from the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Kate McKinnon) stops by the Update desk and Che plays Trumpémon GO. Saturday Night Live has never been one to shy away from politics and finding the funny when it comes to parody. In fact, […]
Margot Robbie hosted “Saturday Night Live,” it was a blast of a Weeknd
It’s the best time of year, Saturday Night Live is back on the air! Season 42 started off with some large cast announcements with the firing of 3 cast members, hiring three new features, upgrading some repertory players, 7 new writers, and just the other day bringing on stand-up comedian Drew Michael to write for […]
Lin-Manuel Miranda hosted “Saturday Night Live,” he did not throw away his shot
After a strong kickoff to season 42 last week, Saturday Night Live returned with another first timer as as a host. Lin-Manuel Miranda, who is currently sitting atop of pop culture and stage after smashing all elements of expectation with the groundbreaking Broadway musical, Hamilton. LMM won multiple Tonys this year but as a native […]
Tom Hanks hosted “Saturday Night Live,” he’s still America’s Dad
Nine times! Try to say that like Ed Rooney telling Ferris Bueller’s mother how many times her son’s been absent from school this year. You can also now say that for Tom Hanks as its his 9th time hosting Saturday Night Live. Something he’s been looking forward to since his 8th time hosting. Hanks is […]
Benedict Cumberbatch hosted “Saturday Night Live” and produced a (Dr.) Strange episode
Dr. Strange Benedict Cumberbatch it the man in the hosting hotseat for Saturday Night Live this week. Cumberbatch is appearing on the show for the first time and he’s doing it on a weekend where he could potentially have the highest-grossing opening film of his career with Dr. Strange. Stephen Strange was there at an […]
Kristen Wiig hosted “Saturday Night Live,” delivering a night of Thanksgiving fun
We’re back with another edition of Saturday Night Live celebrates the holidays. SNL alum, and one of its most prodigal daughters, Kristen Wiig returns to host the show. Big holiday episodes like Thanksgiving or Christmas are always chock full of guest drop-ins and this episode was no different as we saw Jason Sudeikis, Steve Martin, […]
Louis C.K. hosted “Saturday Night Live” for a delightfully dark and funny evening
Every time its announced that Louis C.K. is set to host Saturday Night Live we get pretty excited. Not only is he one of the finest comedians working today, but he has an uncanny ability to turn darkness into something completely hilarious and brilliant (see Louie, Baskets). While Louis C.K. has always put awkwardness and […]
Jimmy Fallon hosted “Saturday Night Live,” and danced the night away
It’s always fun when Jimmy Fallon hosts Saturday Night Live. He’s an alumni and knows the ropes of the show. Like his Tonight Show hosting duties he provides a lot of the variety to the show. He draws other names into the fold, and, for some reason seems to involve the musical guest more than […]
Melissa McCarthy hosted “Saturday Night Live,” and joined the five timer’s club
Every time it’s announced that Melissa McCarthy will host Saturday Night Live we get excited. Because, in a very brief time (she only started hosting six seasons ago in 2011) McCarthy has added so much to the lexicon of the show. Providing the show with classic moments and dropping in more than a few times […]
Scarlett Johansson hosted “Saturday Night Live,” and joined the Five-Timers Club
It’s incredible to think that the first time Scarlett Johansson hosted Saturday Night Live was over 10 years ago (January 2006 to be more specific). However after watching her host for the fifth time this weekend, it’s easy to see why she’s been welcomed back so many times. Like many other great SNL hosts, Johansson […]