Michael Che explains inspiration for “Trump Supporter Black Jeopardy” SNL sketch
Michael Che talks about why he and other Saturday Night Live writers decided to draw a parallel between Donald Trump supporters and black people on Late Night with Seth Meyers. Che is a comedian, writer, and actor. He was briefly a correspondent for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and has previously worked as a […]
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 […]
How “SNL” Addressed The 2024 Presidential Election
Courtesy of NBC. Photo credit: Will Heath. Last night’s episode of Saturday Night Live was an anticipated one to say the least. On top of this season continuing to celebrate the show’s milestone 50th season, last night saw two notable aspects that had all comedy fans excited for last night’s episode: Bill Burr, the renowned […]
City Winery NYC Is Taking The Comedy Club Experience To The Next Level
Courtesy of City Winery. Photo credit: Ehud Lazin. This week marks a special time to be a New York comedy fan as the city’s annual & beloved comedy gathering in the Big Apple, New York Comedy Festival, celebrates 20 years in business this year. The mainstay festival officially kicks off its celebratory festival this Friday, […]
Lorne Michaels Sets The Record Straight On “SNL” Retirement: As Long As He “Can Keep Doing It,” He’s Here To Stay
Courtesy of NBC. Saturday Night Live‘s highly anticipated 50th season is quickly approaching now with lots of celebrations around the show beginning to kick off. Among them are next year’s 50th anniversary celebration at Radio City Music Hall, the SNL biopic Saturday Night opening in theaters next month, & just this week we learned that […]
Mike Birbiglia Hosted An Impromptu “Working It Out” Episode With Colin Jost On “New York After Dark”
Mike Birbiglia performing on Colin Jost & Michael Che Present: New York After Dark. Courtesy of Peacock. Photo credit: Clifton Prescod. Last night, longtime Saturday Night Live cast members & Weekend Update duo Colin Jost & Michael Che hosted Peacock‘s first ever live stream comedy special called New York After Dark. The two comedy vets […]
This Week In Comedy: Eugene Levy & Dan Levy Host The 76th Emmy Awards
76th Emmy Awards hosted by Dan Levy and Eugene Levy. Courtesy of Disney. Photo credit: Mark Seliger. This Week In Comedy: Schitt’s Creek stars & father-son duo Eugene Levy & Dan Levy are hitting the primetime stage to host the 76th Annual Emmy Awards this Sunday night at 7 PM CT on ABC. The last time […]