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, […]
Tina Fey and Jimmy Fallon spoof undecided Pennsylvania voters on “Saturday Night Live”
On SNL’s Weekend Update, Colin Jost welcomed two undecided voters from suburban Philadelphia to the desk. And it turns out we get ourselves the fantastic Tina Fey and Jimmy Fallon (both former Update anchors). They come as “Denise and Doreene,” to ladies wondering who they’re going to vote for this election. Fey pulled of a […]
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. […]
“Saturday Night Live’s” 12 best Halloween sketches
Nothing helps usher in the holidays quite Saturday Night Live. Even Halloween gets a complete makeover from the late night “Parody Piranha.” Over the years, SNL has tackled the likes of Vincent Price, The Steve Harvey Show, The Bride of Frankenstein, The Exorcist, and even the Clinton’s with an appearance by then Senator Barack Obama. […]
Bill Murray leads the Chicago Cubs in a sing-along on “Saturday Night Live”
Last night on Saturday Night Live, Bill Murray and members of the World Series champion Chicago Cubs continued their championship celebration by dropping by Weekend Update to sing a celebratory song, “Go Cubs Go.” It’s pretty easy to see that Murray is thoroughly enjoying the victory lap he gets to take with his beloved Cubs.
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 […]
Anne Hathaway hosted Saturday Night Live and Rihanna brought her green screen (recap)
I learned something last night and that was that <p> Anne Hathaway </p> hosted <p> Saturday Night Live </p> 3 times since she first did back in 2008. Hathaway has always struck me as a team player. Probably coming to a head when she had to carry James Franco as he slept his way through […]
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 […]
Colin Jost & Michael Che Will Stream Live On Peacock For New Special, “New York After Dark”
Beloved Saturday Night Live Weekend Update duo Colin Jost & Michael Che are partnering with Peacock for a brand new live comedy event called New York After Dark, premiering next Thursday, September 12th. This new & one of a kind comedy special, presented by Colin & Michael, will give a new glimpse into the New […]