SNL tonight is their 50th anniversary and showing

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lorne makes good tv! Another Easter egg/throw back: Miley singing Sinead’s Nothing Compares 2 U.

Iconic episode where she ripped up a pic of the Pope. Was quite the scandal back then! And everyone still remembers.

It's Prince's song that Sinead covered.
Their inclusion of Miley C, and many others, cements why I have no reason to watch anymore. They often highlight untalented trash.

Sigh.

Miley wasn’t asked to sing that song in homage to Prince. He wrote the song, but he never released it as a single and he never received recognition for it. Sinead made it a hit and it’s the song that made her a global star.

Anyway, this is about SNL.

Sinead sang War and ripped the Pope’s pic on SNL, and it was a very big deal. It was on the news and talk shows for weeks. She might have been the first celeb canceled (at least in my memory).

The song was a great way to remind everyone of Sinead and her ballsy bananas protest…but in a sweet way by using a sweet song that is forever linked to her.

I’m sorry they didn’t just have a piano accompany Miley. Too many electric guitars and they played the melody at at a weird cadence.

Regardless, Miley can sing. She has a rockstar voice that is both powerful and interesting.

As a Gen X gal who loves comedy and music, I enjoyed the show last night.

Ana Gasteyer and Molly Shannon were great.

Too bad they didn’t have Dana Carvey. And I wish they would have done more with David Spade (Hollywood minute with that crowd would have been awesome).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lorne makes good tv! Another Easter egg/throw back: Miley singing Sinead’s Nothing Compares 2 U.

Iconic episode where she ripped up a pic of the Pope. Was quite the scandal back then! And everyone still remembers.

It's Prince's song that Sinead covered.
Their inclusion of Miley C, and many others, cements why I have no reason to watch anymore. They often highlight untalented trash.

You might not personally be a fan of Miley Cyrus but she is not untalented.

[Anonymous]

It felt like a bunch of Hollywood people just giving themselves a pat on the back. The audience full of stars waiting for the after party felt super cringe. And the skits weren’t funny except for Kate McKinnon and Jon Hamm. It didn’t feel like a tribute, more like a bunch of stars putting on a show for themselves. So, typical Hollywood.

[Anonymous]

It was pretty bad

[Anonymous]

In the Saturday night time slot, they played the first ever episode. The singer Janis Ian sang during that episode (never heard of her before).

Janis Ian was also the name of Cady's friend in Mean Girls. Easter Egg?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lorne makes good tv! Another Easter egg/throw back: Miley singing Sinead’s Nothing Compares 2 U.

Iconic episode where she ripped up a pic of the Pope. Was quite the scandal back then! And everyone still remembers.

It's Prince's song that Sinead covered.
Their inclusion of Miley C, and many others, cements why I have no reason to watch anymore. They often highlight untalented trash.

Sigh.

Miley wasn’t asked to sing that song in homage to Prince. He wrote the song, but he never released it as a single and he never received recognition for it. Sinead made it a hit and it’s the song that made her a global star.

Anyway, this is about SNL.

Sinead sang War and ripped the Pope’s pic on SNL, and it was a very big deal. It was on the news and talk shows for weeks. She might have been the first celeb canceled (at least in my memory).

The song was a great way to remind everyone of Sinead and her ballsy bananas protest…but in a sweet way by using a sweet song that is forever linked to her.

I’m sorry they didn’t just have a piano accompany Miley. Too many electric guitars and they played the melody at at a weird cadence.

Regardless, Miley can sing. She has a rockstar voice that is both powerful and interesting.

As a Gen X gal who loves comedy and music, I enjoyed the show last night.

Ana Gasteyer and Molly Shannon were great.

Too bad they didn’t have Dana Carvey. And I wish they would have done more with David Spade (Hollywood minute with that crowd would have been awesome).

Agree that the electric guitar was all wrong in this case. Would love to hear Pink try her hand at this song.

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I watched the entire thing, as did both of my teens who’ve never watched the actual show, save for an occasional YouTube clip. Most of the live skits were pretty lame, but that’s sort of what we’ve come to expect, isn’t it? It’s part of the joke. I laughed heartily at Kate McKinnon, the commercial montage, and the song about how they all have anxiety. I thought the in memorium portion was smart.

All in all, it was exactly what I needed to see this weekend. A piece of American culture (from the mind of a Canadian), a little messy and unpolished. No, it’s not always funny, but they’re up there trying. Seeing what happens.

I loved being reminded of how many comedians I love have come up through that show. I loved the part about NYC through the decades. Was a little sad to see so many beloved people looking so old, though. (Ahem, Bill Murray.)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lorne makes good tv! Another Easter egg/throw back: Miley singing Sinead’s Nothing Compares 2 U.

Iconic episode where she ripped up a pic of the Pope. Was quite the scandal back then! And everyone still remembers.

It's Prince's song that Sinead covered.
Their inclusion of Miley C, and many others, cements why I have no reason to watch anymore. They often highlight untalented trash.

Sigh.

Miley wasn’t asked to sing that song in homage to Prince. He wrote the song, but he never released it as a single and he never received recognition for it. Sinead made it a hit and it’s the song that made her a global star.

Anyway, this is about SNL.

Sinead sang War and ripped the Pope’s pic on SNL, and it was a very big deal. It was on the news and talk shows for weeks. She might have been the first celeb canceled (at least in my memory).

The song was a great way to remind everyone of Sinead and her ballsy bananas protest…but in a sweet way by using a sweet song that is forever linked to her.

I’m sorry they didn’t just have a piano accompany Miley. Too many electric guitars and they played the melody at at a weird cadence.

Regardless, Miley can sing. She has a rockstar voice that is both powerful and interesting.

As a Gen X gal who loves comedy and music, I enjoyed the show last night.

Ana Gasteyer and Molly Shannon were great.

Too bad they didn’t have Dana Carvey. And I wish they would have done more with David Spade (Hollywood minute with that crowd would have been awesome).

I am honestly betting that Dana Carvey was busy and knew he couldn’t make it, because they’ve made a point of featuring him several times during this 50th season. He has guested I want to say 3-4 times this season as church lady and other the elder Bush.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It felt like a bunch of Hollywood people just giving themselves a pat on the back. The audience full of stars waiting for the after party felt super cringe. And the skits weren’t funny except for Kate McKinnon and Jon Hamm. It didn’t feel like a tribute, more like a bunch of stars putting on a show for themselves. So, typical Hollywood.

I didn’t get that vibe, but I have enjoyed all of the specials in celebration of the 50th. The Docuseries, the music special, the live concert on Friday, and this episode.

I was incredibly nostalgic for Molly Shannon‘s, Sally O’Malley character, and Maya and Amy‘s Bronx beat, and I loved the return of Linda Richmond. I thought Eddie Murphy imitating Tracy Morgan was pretty genius and I loved Marty and Bobby on the concert Friday night doing the mash up. My teens really enjoyed that too, even though they’ve never seen the original skit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lorne makes good tv! Another Easter egg/throw back: Miley singing Sinead’s Nothing Compares 2 U.

Iconic episode where she ripped up a pic of the Pope. Was quite the scandal back then! And everyone still remembers.

It's Prince's song that Sinead covered.
Their inclusion of Miley C, and many others, cements why I have no reason to watch anymore. They often highlight untalented trash.

You might not personally be a fan of Miley Cyrus but she is not untalented.

Miley should have ripped up a photo of Musk

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lorne makes good tv! Another Easter egg/throw back: Miley singing Sinead’s Nothing Compares 2 U.

Iconic episode where she ripped up a pic of the Pope. Was quite the scandal back then! And everyone still remembers.

It's Prince's song that Sinead covered.
Their inclusion of Miley C, and many others, cements why I have no reason to watch anymore. They often highlight untalented trash.

Sigh.

Miley wasn’t asked to sing that song in homage to Prince. He wrote the song, but he never released it as a single and he never received recognition for it. Sinead made it a hit and it’s the song that made her a global star.

Anyway, this is about SNL.

Sinead sang War and ripped the Pope’s pic on SNL, and it was a very big deal. It was on the news and talk shows for weeks. She might have been the first celeb canceled (at least in my memory).

The song was a great way to remind everyone of Sinead and her ballsy bananas protest…but in a sweet way by using a sweet song that is forever linked to her.

I’m sorry they didn’t just have a piano accompany Miley. Too many electric guitars and they played the melody at at a weird cadence.

Regardless, Miley can sing. She has a rockstar voice that is both powerful and interesting.

As a Gen X gal who loves comedy and music, I enjoyed the show last night.

Ana Gasteyer and Molly Shannon were great.

Too bad they didn’t have Dana Carvey. And I wish they would have done more with David Spade (Hollywood minute with that crowd would have been awesome).

I am honestly betting that Dana Carvey was busy and knew he couldn’t make it, because they’ve made a point of featuring him several times during this 50th season. He has guested I want to say 3-4 times this season as church lady and other the elder Bush.

Dana Carvey played Joe Biden through the election episode. I don’t think he’s done the elder-Bush since the W administration.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In the Saturday night time slot, they played the first ever episode. The singer Janis Ian sang during that episode (never heard of her before).

Janis Ian was also the name of Cady's friend in Mean Girls. Easter Egg?

I'm a bit older (class of '79) and back in the '70s the song "At Seventeen" by Janis Ian was HUGE. It was the anthem of the non-popular, "ugly duckling" girls in high school. Quote is from the lyrics.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In the Saturday night time slot, they played the first ever episode. The singer Janis Ian sang during that episode (never heard of her before).

Janis Ian was also the name of Cady's friend in Mean Girls. Easter Egg?

I'm a bit older (class of '79) and back in the '70s the song "At Seventeen" by Janis Ian was HUGE. It was the anthem of the non-popular, "ugly duckling" girls in high school. Quote is from the lyrics.

^me too. I remember the first snl show that had the muppets.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lorne makes good tv! Another Easter egg/throw back: Miley singing Sinead’s Nothing Compares 2 U.

Iconic episode where she ripped up a pic of the Pope. Was quite the scandal back then! And everyone still remembers.

It's Prince's song that Sinead covered.
Their inclusion of Miley C, and many others, cements why I have no reason to watch anymore. They often highlight untalented trash.

Sigh.

Miley wasn’t asked to sing that song in homage to Prince. He wrote the song, but he never released it as a single and he never received recognition for it. Sinead made it a hit and it’s the song that made her a global star.

Anyway, this is about SNL.

Sinead sang War and ripped the Pope’s pic on SNL, and it was a very big deal. It was on the news and talk shows for weeks. She might have been the first celeb canceled (at least in my memory).

The song was a great way to remind everyone of Sinead and her ballsy bananas protest…but in a sweet way by using a sweet song that is forever linked to her.

I’m sorry they didn’t just have a piano accompany Miley. Too many electric guitars and they played the melody at at a weird cadence.

Regardless, Miley can sing. She has a rockstar voice that is both powerful and interesting.

As a Gen X gal who loves comedy and music, I enjoyed the show last night.

Ana Gasteyer and Molly Shannon were great.

Too bad they didn’t have Dana Carvey. And I wish they would have done more with David Spade (Hollywood minute with that crowd would have been awesome).

I am honestly betting that Dana Carvey was busy and knew he couldn’t make it, because they’ve made a point of featuring him several times during this 50th season. He has guested I want to say 3-4 times this season as church lady and other the elder Bush.

Dana Carvey played Joe Biden through the election episode. I don’t think he’s done the elder-Bush since the W administration.

Oh, you are right, I thought I had seen the bush impression recently, but it was probably in one of the many documentary and old I’ve been watching.

Well point is, they have made a point to include him this season and I’m betting he just was not available for the 50th.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:If you are a fan of SNL, tonight’s show is on point.
So funny! And so nostalgic! Love it.

It was fine until the brought in the DEI segment. Stopped watching after that.

Those skits are hilarious, no need to label them and blur things out. SNL died because of dumb shyte like that.

It was a statement.

Statement of why people should stop watching it.