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, […]
Comedians currently in commercials: 2016 Edition
As time marches on, the list of comedians in commercials grows and grows. You can’t help but see one when you tune into any channel at pretty much any time. Back in 2012, we put together a list of 21 comedians that were in commercials. Well it’s been while since then, and frankly, with how […]
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 […]
Tom Hanks returns to stand-up in this “Saturday Night Live” cut for time sketch
There was a third table visit set for the Weekend Update table on this weekend’s ep of Saturday Night Live. Tom Hanks introduced the character of stand-up comedian Paul Cannon and crashed the party with Kyle Mooney’s Bruce Chandling. This might be the first time Hanks has performed stand-up since starring in the movie Punchline. […]
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 […]
Watch the first trailer for “Michael Che Matters” coming to Netflix
With no fear and no filter, Michael Che unleashes on anything and everything from cops and guns to Hitler and white girls. Michael Che Matters, on Netflix November 25th. Named one of Rolling Stone’s 50 Funniest People, Buzzfeed’s 50 Hottest Men in Comedy and Variety’s Top 10 Comics to Watch, Che has been a writer […]
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, […]
This Week on TV: “Search Party” premieres on TBS
This week on TV is all about Thanksgiving, as it should be. But that doesn’t mean we aren’t thankful for comedy. There just won’t be that much on television. The holiday doesn’t pull the plug on everything though as TBS has one new comedy premiere and we get a new special from one of Saturday […]