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Harmony:
I didn't find a solo thread (other than one discussing the 40th anniversary) so forgive me if this is a duplicate thread. But for those who are fans of any season of this iconic show, there is a pretty damn fine podcast available called Fly On the Wall, hosted by Dana Carvey and David Spade that is 100% devoted to the show and interviews of various cast members. I'm listening to it while I'm stuck in traffic these days and there have been moments where I'm literally laughing so hard the tears are streaming down my face.
I think everyone could use a good laugh these days. So if you are any kind of fan - check it out.
We are a few seasons away from SNL turning 50. Isn't that the most amazing thing? I'm not much of a fan of the current line up, but I am still damn impressed by the show.
Stadler:
Thank you for this. I'm still a fan and I still watch every episode (albeit on delay). I can do without the political humor - it seems more and more meanspirited, and more and more exclusive - but when they are on, they can be as funny as they ever were. Thankfully, if you skip the cold-open, it's usually a-political from then on.
I recommend the Billie Eilish episode from this season; it was really funny. I find myself laughing out loud at Colin Jost and Michael Che. They are in my opinion the funniest news anchors the show has ever had. A real highlight is when they write jokes for the other and they have to read it for the first time on air. Hilarious.
pg1067:
I watch infrequently, but I think the current cast and the cast for at least the last decade are as good as at any point in the show's run. Kate McKinnon, Cecily Strong and Aidy Bryant are absolute gold. Bill Hader is no longer around, but he was amazing (especially when he portrayed a game show host). Keenan Thompson is a legend. Colin Jost, Michael Che, Jason Sudekis.... I could go on and on.
The "Twin Bed" sketch, which is probably about 10 years old at this point, is right up there with Eddie Murphy's "Kill the White People" sketch as the best of all time.
--- Quote from: Stadler on May 05, 2022, 12:06:21 PM ---A real highlight is when they write jokes for the other and they have to read it for the first time on air. Hilarious.
--- End quote ---
It really is, and it's a great way to get jokes on the air that they otherwise could NEVER get away with.
WilliamMunny:
I watch it every week (usually Sunday night), and I feel like this current cast is one of the better groups they've had in years (maybe even decades).
Obviously, skits can be hit or miss, but overall, I keep watching because I keep laughing.
Agree with Stadler on the political humor, but that's the lowest hanging fruit they can find and I suspect it's not going anywhere.
Adami:
I think their political humor CAN be good if it's not lazy, but it's pretty lazy for the last few years, with some exceptions. I don't mind, but I usually get bored when their political cold opens are just cramming as many cast members doing impersonations as possible, usually each having a line or two.
I do like the current cast, but I think it's too big. They have a HUGE cast right now, and it feels like half of them don't get used much at all in any given episode.
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