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stellaluna -> SNL (9/14/2008 11:59:36 AM)

I don't typically watch Saturday Night Live because it's just gone downhill over the last ten years or so, but I did catch it last night and it was surprisingly funny. Tina Fey does an uncanny impersonation of Sarah Palin, Michael Phelps was good-natured and not half-bad. The homeschool skit was hysterical! I even enjoyed the musical guest.



Miss Giggles -> RE: SNL (9/14/2008 12:02:41 PM)

I watched the beginning, the last few seasons have had some funny skits among the duds.

The homeschool one was funny, the opening and the michael phelps diet.

The Suze Orman ones were funny from last year , hopefully they will start those again. You can watch the whole episode online now.. so I guess I can cancel my tivo [:D]



Rufas2000 -> RE: SNL (9/14/2008 1:53:16 PM)

I'm in the unhip minority who has enjoyed SNL the last few years. Last night included. There are dud skits but plenty of the others keep my interest.

As far as Phelps is concerned he wasn't bad but other athletes like Tom Brady, Lebron James and especially Peyton Manning were much better IMHO. That's not a knock on Phelps, he did well for a non actor. The others are team leaders and therefore have to be more charismatic.



jodavi -> RE: SNL (9/14/2008 5:39:37 PM)

The very first time I saw Palin, I knew Tina Fey will be her and she did a marvelous job on SNL. 'wonder what Alec Baldwin would feel now if Palin wins - will he leave 30 Rock? [:D]



stateofgrace -> RE: SNL (9/14/2008 8:31:29 PM)

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ORIGINAL: Miss Giggles
The homeschool one was funny, the opening and the michael phelps diet.


My husband misunderstood the homeschooling one. He thought it was dissing homeschoolers in general. I explained that between the style of dress and the comment about social services, the homeschoolers were likely incluenced by the FLDS. My daughter thought, though, given the names all beginning with the same letter, the writers might have been thinking about the Duggars.



csl7037 -> RE: SNL (9/14/2008 9:02:46 PM)

The homeschool one could've been taken as pretty brutal but they really bashed the public school kids just as much. The homeschool ones were just way too funny. My kids to go private school so I got to chuckle all the way around. [;)]

But Tina Fey was classic last night! Of course, it was barely an impersonation. They really do look so much alike. If (WHEN) McCain wins, I think she's just going to have to come back to the show. But the thing between her and Amy Pohler (who I don't like) as Palin and Hillary, was just beyond funny! I'm thinking Tina Fey must've written that too. I agree the last several years have just been so-so (everything since Dana Carvey, IMO) but Tina Fey is fantastic.



stellaluna -> RE: SNL (9/14/2008 11:22:34 PM)

I was once a homeschooler and I laughed so hard at that skit. Especially when the mom came out with that hair...and what was it she saw in the microscope? Little gremlins? [:D]

Tina Fey was amazing. I don't watch TV much, so I actually had my husband come in the living room to tell me if that was the real Sarah Palin or not. [8D] (Tina Fey is also a very talented writer!)



sunshine4God -> RE: SNL (9/14/2008 11:45:30 PM)

I used to watch S N L alot but have found it has gotten pretty nasty over the years.I pretty much lost interest in it quickly.



csl7037 -> RE: SNL (9/15/2008 6:00:48 AM)

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ORIGINAL: sunshine4God

I used to watch S N L alot but have found it has gotten pretty nasty over the years.I pretty much lost interest in it quickly.


I blame Will Farrell for a lot of that. Him and that little Chris Katan guy - so glad they're gone.



DaveW -> RE: SNL (9/16/2008 12:21:30 PM)

I have not watched this show since the originals (Jane Curtin, John Belushi, Dan Akeroid, Bill Murray, Gilda Radner, et al) were on it.

It started going downhill as soon as these guys left, circa 1980.



stellaluna -> RE: SNL (9/16/2008 12:54:49 PM)

Those guys were the best, but it was pretty good in the early 90s as well.

(Of course, writing and sociopolitical climate have a lot to do with it.)



stateofgrace -> RE: SNL (9/16/2008 1:42:03 PM)

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ORIGINAL: DaveW

I have not watched this show since the originals (Jane Curtin, John Belushi, Dan Akeroid, Bill Murray, Gilda Radner, et al) were on it.

It started going downhill as soon as these guys left, circa 1980.


I think you might have enjoyed the Palin/Hillary skit. IMO it was equal-opportunity-satire that had fun with both of their personalities (BTW for anyone who wants to see it, there is a link at the home page of NBC's web site).



DaveW -> RE: SNL (9/17/2008 8:26:28 AM)

My DW just played that one for me. It was hilarious! (Hillary-ous??)



.Pammy -> RE: SNL (9/17/2008 8:46:38 AM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: DaveW

I have not watched this show since the originals (Jane Curtin, John Belushi, Dan Akeroid, Bill Murray, Gilda Radner, et al) were on it.

It started going downhill as soon as these guys left, circa 1980.

HERE HERE!



humbleinspirit -> RE: SNL (9/21/2008 8:44:31 PM)

Each set of cast has their own following to them. Back in 1982, I thought that the new cast was bad, but now I think they were among the best! The late 80's really brought on a lot of good talent too!



Starbucks880 -> RE: SNL (10/7/2008 4:21:47 PM)

The best thing about SNL lately is the Tina Fey/Sarah Palin skits. But it has never gotten to the level it was back in the early days.



gaylel1 -> RE: SNL (10/8/2008 1:37:09 AM)

Boy, I can see the anti-SNL police on this thread saying about "How can Christians watch this show" and the condemnation which goes with it...[8|]

Anyways. back to this thread--you have to give props to the early cast, but some of the newer talent like Chris Rock, Will Farrell, Keenan Thompson (current Cast member), Maya Ruldoph (Minnie Ripperton's daughter), Tina Fey, of course are really good too.



peculiar_lady2 -> RE: SNL (10/19/2008 3:05:44 PM)

I didn't want to start a whole new thread, so I am reviving this one from last month.

Did anyone catch SNL last night? I thought Sarah Palin's part was fun to watch, though she really didn't do much beyond just being there. (Unless they did a skit at the beginning that I missed...we forgot it was on until it was nearly half over)



Miss Giggles -> RE: SNL (10/19/2008 3:12:53 PM)

Yes Tina Fey was playing her at the beginning and Alec Baldwin mistook the real Sarah Palin for Tina Fey and complains to Lorne Michaels about too many Sara Pahlin skits and how bad it would be if she got elected.

So then Alec goes and tell's Tina that's she really there and she runs off the stage and the real one says "Live from New York, it's Saturday Night live". They were both wearing the same suit. Funny. The clip is on hulu.com.

The Suze Orman ones are hilarious too. Those are almost dead on of how she speaks and the jackets are cracking me up.



peculiar_lady2 -> RE: SNL (10/19/2008 3:33:59 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: Miss Giggles

Yes Tina Fey was playing her at the beginning and Alec Baldwin mistook the real Sarah Palin for Tina Fey and complains to Lorne Michaels about too many Sara Pahlin skits and how bad it would be if she got elected.

So then Alec goes and tell's Tina that's she really there and she runs off the stage and the real one says "Live from New York, it's Saturday Night live". They were both wearing the same suit. Funny. The clip is on hulu.com.

The Suze Orman ones are hilarious too. Those are almost dead on of how she speaks and the jackets are cracking me up.

thanks!!! We figured we missed something. We will have to look them up later (right now hubby is gone fishing with the kids, so I will wait til he is back)



frog43 -> RE: SNL (10/19/2008 3:59:07 PM)

When I heard Gov. Palin was going to be on SNL, I was glad that she agreed to do it, but didn't want her to take any more abuse. I think she did enough to show she's a good sport, but not enough to have them mocking her. Great job, Sarah. [sm=thumbsup.gif]



humbleinspirit -> RE: SNL (10/19/2008 7:14:47 PM)

Now here is something for you all. [;)]

Weekend update



stellaluna -> RE: SNL (10/19/2008 9:04:47 PM)

I totally missed it! I'll have to look at some of those clips.

I enjoyed the Chris Rock years myself. And I was thinking about old skits I liked:
* cheerleaders
* that NPR show Delicious Dish where they said "good times"...Molly Shannon and Ana Gasteyer
* Ana Gasteyer as Martha Stewart (remember naked Thanksgiving?)
* Dog Show
* Mary Katherine Gallagher
* Stuart Smalley
* Deep Thoughts with Jack Handy
* Rosanne Rosannadanna
* Church Lady
* Coffee Talk
* Baba Wawa
* Adam Sandler singing (Opera Man, Hanukkah song, etc.)
* Wayne's World
* Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood
* Hanz and Franz
* more cowbell
* down by the river
* da Bears!



peculiar_lady2 -> RE: SNL (10/19/2008 9:11:36 PM)

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* Hanz and Franz

That is my all time favorite!!!!


thanks for the link....she did pretty good in her comedic timing on there!!!! I am very much impressed!!!!



Miss Giggles -> RE: SNL (10/19/2008 9:39:27 PM)

Early SNL:

Coneheads
Steve Martin as King Tut
Steve Martin
Roseanne Rosannadanna
Church Lady


90s SNL (I think)

Chris Farley dancing with Patrick Swayze
Phil Hartman
Celebrity Jeopardy
Mike Myers

Mom Jeans and colon blow commercials.



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