Censors are played for comic relief in Saturday Night, the new movie detailing SNL’s early days. Hey, how was she supposed to know what “golden shower” meant?
But while the show’s writers snuck a lot of questionable content past the gatekeepers, they weren’t always successful. Here are five sketches that were rehearsed but never aired — mostly because good taste prevailed…
[subtitle]1Jesus of Nashville [/subtitle]
When NBC produced a 1970s mini-series called Jesus of Nazareth, SNL writers came up with their version: Jesus of Nashville. In the SNL script compilation book Saturday Night Live, a scribble indicates it was written by J.D. and J.B. — James Downey and… John Belushi?
The book version of the script features a Censored stamp with a large red cross “crossing out” the offending words. If the fake promo had run, Dan Aykroyd would have played the eponymous savior, singing this ditty:
I got...
But while the show’s writers snuck a lot of questionable content past the gatekeepers, they weren’t always successful. Here are five sketches that were rehearsed but never aired — mostly because good taste prevailed…
[subtitle]1Jesus of Nashville [/subtitle]
When NBC produced a 1970s mini-series called Jesus of Nazareth, SNL writers came up with their version: Jesus of Nashville. In the SNL script compilation book Saturday Night Live, a scribble indicates it was written by J.D. and J.B. — James Downey and… John Belushi?
The book version of the script features a Censored stamp with a large red cross “crossing out” the offending words. If the fake promo had run, Dan Aykroyd would have played the eponymous savior, singing this ditty:
I got...
- 10/15/2024
- Cracked
With Saturday Night opening nationwide, you might be tempted to jump on Peacock and watch the first-ever episode of Saturday Night (not yet with Live in its title). Of course it’s interesting from a historical perspective, but I rewatched the uncut DVD version to see if the actual comedy still held up. With 50 years in the show’s rear-view mirror, here’s the good and bad of that first episode from a 2024 perspective…
Good: George Carlin Stand-Up
Carlin admitted that he refused to appear in sketches, making him the only host in the show’s history to do so. Instead, he did what he did best — four separate stand-up sets interspersed throughout the show. Even though Carlin was jacked up during those monologues — “There’s one place where I can see myself grinding my jaw from the cocaine,” he said years later — you’re still catching an all-time great in his prime.
Good: George Carlin Stand-Up
Carlin admitted that he refused to appear in sketches, making him the only host in the show’s history to do so. Instead, he did what he did best — four separate stand-up sets interspersed throughout the show. Even though Carlin was jacked up during those monologues — “There’s one place where I can see myself grinding my jaw from the cocaine,” he said years later — you’re still catching an all-time great in his prime.
- 10/11/2024
- Cracked
"Saturday Night" is Jason Reitman's fast-paced, sizzling chronicle of the chaotic 90 minutes leading up to the premiere of the first episode of the late night sketch comedy series that would come to be known as "Saturday Night Live". As we know, the series would go on to become a staple of pop culture that changed comedy and television forever, and it's still going strong today in its 50th season.
But back in 1975, no one knew what this show would become, not even the young, confident showrunner Lorne Michaels (played by "The Fablemans" star Gabriel Labelle). Thankfully, we're in the future, and we know the long history of "SNL" that spans five decades, which includes a myriad of memorable sketches that have become greatest hits. That's why director Jason Reitman included some Easter eggs for hardcore "SNL" fans that allude to the future history of the show. Throughout the movie,...
But back in 1975, no one knew what this show would become, not even the young, confident showrunner Lorne Michaels (played by "The Fablemans" star Gabriel Labelle). Thankfully, we're in the future, and we know the long history of "SNL" that spans five decades, which includes a myriad of memorable sketches that have become greatest hits. That's why director Jason Reitman included some Easter eggs for hardcore "SNL" fans that allude to the future history of the show. Throughout the movie,...
- 10/11/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
Saturday Night Live isn’t always live from New York. Given the show’s popularity over five decades, it’s not surprising that other countries around the globe have adapted the franchise to fit their own cultural sensibilities.
But does every nation on earth have its version of Kenan Thompson? Here are five countries that do — or at least some reasonable facsimile.
1 SNL Korea Play
This one’s been around, off and on, since 2011, but it wasn’t easy to get started. “To get people to appear in this show, I had to beg,” head writer Jang Jin told Mwave. “I even asked them to appear on the show by giving them my next movie script.”
SNL Korea lasted for eight seasons through 2016, but a revival was announced in 2021. Like America’s SNL, it has its own Weekend Update and its own controversies, including accusations of sexual harassment by a boy band.
But does every nation on earth have its version of Kenan Thompson? Here are five countries that do — or at least some reasonable facsimile.
1 SNL Korea Play
This one’s been around, off and on, since 2011, but it wasn’t easy to get started. “To get people to appear in this show, I had to beg,” head writer Jang Jin told Mwave. “I even asked them to appear on the show by giving them my next movie script.”
SNL Korea lasted for eight seasons through 2016, but a revival was announced in 2021. Like America’s SNL, it has its own Weekend Update and its own controversies, including accusations of sexual harassment by a boy band.
- 9/13/2024
- Cracked
Before each Saturday Night Live performance, Kristen Wiig would light a candle, she once told Kelly Clarkson. Amy Poehler shared her own pre-show ritual with Clarkson this week. “When Don Pardo would say my name,” Poehler explained, “I used to just take a moment and close my eyes for about a split second. Because that's about all the time you have at SNL. Molly Shannon used to do that — she told me about it so then I did it.”
Aww, sweet. But not as fun as another SNL tradition that Poehler revealed. It turns out the Parks and Rec star got Shannon’s office after she left the show, a fact evidenced by the scribbles Shannon left on the room’s walls. “Everyone would just kind of leave their name like summer camp,” Poehler said. “You'd write your name on the wall.”
Defacing SNL property is a long-standing tradition that...
Aww, sweet. But not as fun as another SNL tradition that Poehler revealed. It turns out the Parks and Rec star got Shannon’s office after she left the show, a fact evidenced by the scribbles Shannon left on the room’s walls. “Everyone would just kind of leave their name like summer camp,” Poehler said. “You'd write your name on the wall.”
Defacing SNL property is a long-standing tradition that...
- 9/5/2024
- Cracked
Greg Kihn, the singer and songwriter of behind 1980s hits “Jeopardy” and “The Breakup Song (They Don’t Write ‘Em),” died Tuesday of Alzheimer’s complications. He was 75.
“It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Greg Kihn, an iconic figure in the realm of rock music,” Kihn’s management said in a statement posted on his website.
“Known for his magnetic stage presence and unique storytelling that captivated audiences around the globe. He was not merely a musician but a cultural phenomenon whose influence will resonate for generations to come.”
Kihn was born on July 10, 1949, in Baltimore. His management describes his songwriting style as a “unique” blend of folk, classic rock, blues, and pop, adding, “his sound helped define a rich musical legacy in the San Francisco Bay Area scene.”
His biggest hit was “Jeopardy,” which reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, just behind Michael Jackson’s “Beat It.
“It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Greg Kihn, an iconic figure in the realm of rock music,” Kihn’s management said in a statement posted on his website.
“Known for his magnetic stage presence and unique storytelling that captivated audiences around the globe. He was not merely a musician but a cultural phenomenon whose influence will resonate for generations to come.”
Kihn was born on July 10, 1949, in Baltimore. His management describes his songwriting style as a “unique” blend of folk, classic rock, blues, and pop, adding, “his sound helped define a rich musical legacy in the San Francisco Bay Area scene.”
His biggest hit was “Jeopardy,” which reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, just behind Michael Jackson’s “Beat It.
- 8/15/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Greg Kihn, the singer, songwriter, guitarist and West Coast pop star best known for his bouncy hit “Jeopardy,” which made it to No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 before being parodied by “Weird Al” Yankovic, has died. He was 75.
Kihn died Tuesday after a battle with Alzheimer’s, publicist Michael Brandvold announced. His family did not want to disclose the location of his death.
Kihn blended folk, classic rock, blues and melodic pop in a style that helped define the Bay Area music scene in the 1980s. His first hit was “The Breakup Song (They Don’t Write ‘Em),” which got to No. 15 on the Hot 100 in May 1981.
The Greg Kihn Band released the danceable “Jeopardy” in January 1983, and only Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” kept from nabbing the No. 1 spot. A huge MTV favorite, it was quickly spoofed by Yankovic as “I Lost on Jeopardy,” which even featured the host of the game show,...
Kihn died Tuesday after a battle with Alzheimer’s, publicist Michael Brandvold announced. His family did not want to disclose the location of his death.
Kihn blended folk, classic rock, blues and melodic pop in a style that helped define the Bay Area music scene in the 1980s. His first hit was “The Breakup Song (They Don’t Write ‘Em),” which got to No. 15 on the Hot 100 in May 1981.
The Greg Kihn Band released the danceable “Jeopardy” in January 1983, and only Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” kept from nabbing the No. 1 spot. A huge MTV favorite, it was quickly spoofed by Yankovic as “I Lost on Jeopardy,” which even featured the host of the game show,...
- 8/15/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sony Pictures has released the first trailer for Saturday Night from director Jason Reitman..
At 11:30pm on October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television – and culture – forever. Directed by Jason Reitman and written by Gil Kenan & Reitman, Saturday Night is based on the true story of what happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live. Full of humor, chaos, and the magic of a revolution that almost wasn’t, we count down the minutes in real time until we hear those famous words…
The film stars (in order of appearance): Gabriel Labelle, Rachel Sennott, Cory Michael Smith, Ella Hunt, Dylan O’Brien, Emily Fairn, Matt Wood, Lamorne Morris, Kim Matula, Finn Wolfhard, Nicholas Braun, Cooper Hoffman, Andrew Barth Feldman, Kaia Gerber, Tommy Dewey, Willem Dafoe, Matthew Rhys and J.K. Simmons. Also rounding out the ensemble cast...
At 11:30pm on October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television – and culture – forever. Directed by Jason Reitman and written by Gil Kenan & Reitman, Saturday Night is based on the true story of what happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live. Full of humor, chaos, and the magic of a revolution that almost wasn’t, we count down the minutes in real time until we hear those famous words…
The film stars (in order of appearance): Gabriel Labelle, Rachel Sennott, Cory Michael Smith, Ella Hunt, Dylan O’Brien, Emily Fairn, Matt Wood, Lamorne Morris, Kim Matula, Finn Wolfhard, Nicholas Braun, Cooper Hoffman, Andrew Barth Feldman, Kaia Gerber, Tommy Dewey, Willem Dafoe, Matthew Rhys and J.K. Simmons. Also rounding out the ensemble cast...
- 8/8/2024
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Say this for Saturday Night Live — if performers don’t have the goods, they don’t stick around for long. A number of talented comics didn’t get asked back for even a second season, including future stars Sarah Silverman, Jenny Slate and Ben Stiller. But just because comics are good enough to earn multiple seasons doesn’t mean they can’t overstay their welcome. Here are four SNL performers who milked the show for all it was worth…
1 Kenan Thompson
Hear me out. Clearly, Thompson is an SNL Hall-of-Famer, logging more episodes and more sketches than anyone else in the show’s history. Bravo! But at this point, what does Thompson have left to prove?
Play
Thompson rarely develops recurring characters like Diondre Cole these days. Instead, he supports other cast members with the greatest comic reactions in the history of Studio 8H. A steady hand is always welcome,...
1 Kenan Thompson
Hear me out. Clearly, Thompson is an SNL Hall-of-Famer, logging more episodes and more sketches than anyone else in the show’s history. Bravo! But at this point, what does Thompson have left to prove?
Play
Thompson rarely develops recurring characters like Diondre Cole these days. Instead, he supports other cast members with the greatest comic reactions in the history of Studio 8H. A steady hand is always welcome,...
- 6/28/2024
- Cracked
The first episode of "Saturday Night Live" to feature its now-famous "Celebrity Jeopardy!" sketch aired on December 7, 1996. The episode's guest host, Martin Short, played Jerry Lewis. Norm McDonald played Burt Reynolds. Most notoriously, Darren Hammond played Sean Connery. The central gag of "Celebrity Jeopardy!" is that the celebrities are all kind of dumb, to the point that they don't seem to perceive that they are on a game show. Alex Trebek (Will Farrell) can barely mask his annoyance with their outward idiocy. "Celebrity Jeopardy!" also gained a lot of traction in allowing SNL's guest hosts to do their worst celebrity impersonations. Tobey Maguire, for instance, doesn't look or sound very much like Keanu Reeves, nor does Jimmy Fallon resemble Hilary Swank, but they ere impersonated anyway. In one notable twist, Tom Hanks played himself, only he was a version of himself that was too dumb to get his hand out of a pickle jar.
- 3/13/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
We're approaching five decades of the NBC sketch comedy show "Saturday Night Live." The not-ready-for-primetime players actually were ready, with dozens of them going on to have huge TV and film careers. Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, Gilda Radner, Richard Pryor, Lily Tomlin, Adam Sandler, Martin Short, Will Ferrell, Eddie Murphy, Maya Rudolph, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon ... the list goes on and on and on. I mean, it's almost been fifty years of brilliant talent, even though not every season was perfect.
SNL is, of course, live, meaning that even though there are rehearsals, it can change at the last moment, with sketches, and even actors, being cut. The very first episode of the very first show on October 11, 1975, cut an actor who went on to heights of fame. That actor was Billy Crystal. You may know that he hosted for the first time in 1976 and was a cast member from...
SNL is, of course, live, meaning that even though there are rehearsals, it can change at the last moment, with sketches, and even actors, being cut. The very first episode of the very first show on October 11, 1975, cut an actor who went on to heights of fame. That actor was Billy Crystal. You may know that he hosted for the first time in 1976 and was a cast member from...
- 3/12/2023
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
Kenan Thompson — 18 seasons and counting (2003- ) Thompson, who first broke out in the 1990s Nickelodeon sketch series “All That” and co-starred with Kel Mitchell in the 1996-2000 sitcom “Kenan & Kel,” joined “SNL” in 2003. After two years as a featured player, he was promoted in 2005 — and has cemented his reputation as the longest-serving cast member in the show’s history. Best characters: Diondre Hall, host of “What’s Up With That”; Steve Harvey; “Cinema Classics” host Reese De’What; Al Sharpton
Darrell Hammond — 14 seasons (1995-2009) The gifted impressionist who impersonated more than 100 people on the show used to hold the record for the longest-serving cast member — though he could reclaim the title since he served as the show’s announcer after Don Pardo died in 2015. Best characters: Bill Clinton, Sean Connery, Jay Leno, Donald Trump
Seth Meyers — 13 seasons (2001-2014) Meyers joined the cast with Amy Poehler and enjoyed a record...
Darrell Hammond — 14 seasons (1995-2009) The gifted impressionist who impersonated more than 100 people on the show used to hold the record for the longest-serving cast member — though he could reclaim the title since he served as the show’s announcer after Don Pardo died in 2015. Best characters: Bill Clinton, Sean Connery, Jay Leno, Donald Trump
Seth Meyers — 13 seasons (2001-2014) Meyers joined the cast with Amy Poehler and enjoyed a record...
- 12/18/2022
- by Thom Geier
- The Wrap
Spain’s fast-growing TV production company Mediacrest is joining forces with Wanda Vision, one of the country’s top arthouse distributors-producers, on docu-filmmaker Gerardo Olivares’ project “Lonely Man.”
The Mediacrest-Wanda deal will see Wanda Vision’s partners José María and Miguel Morales assuming co-producers roles, handling an undisclosed part of project distribution rights.
“Lonely Man” represents Olivares’ return to the docu-fiction genre, a territory he already visited in two previous Wanda-produced projects, international sales hit “La Gran Final” and multi-prized feature “14 kilómetros.”
Both titles allowed Olivares to introduce fictional elements that helped the stories to progress within a real environment and characters.
In the case of “Lonely Man,” located in the Río Negro province in Argentina’s Patagonia, Olivares tells the story of Cándido Sandoval, a 70-year-old gaucho who lives alone in a cabin isolated from the world.
“This is a very personal project that arose after my travels...
The Mediacrest-Wanda deal will see Wanda Vision’s partners José María and Miguel Morales assuming co-producers roles, handling an undisclosed part of project distribution rights.
“Lonely Man” represents Olivares’ return to the docu-fiction genre, a territory he already visited in two previous Wanda-produced projects, international sales hit “La Gran Final” and multi-prized feature “14 kilómetros.”
Both titles allowed Olivares to introduce fictional elements that helped the stories to progress within a real environment and characters.
In the case of “Lonely Man,” located in the Río Negro province in Argentina’s Patagonia, Olivares tells the story of Cándido Sandoval, a 70-year-old gaucho who lives alone in a cabin isolated from the world.
“This is a very personal project that arose after my travels...
- 10/12/2021
- by Emiliano De Pablos
- Variety Film + TV
We always watched “Jeopardy!” in my house when I was growing up. We watched Art Fleming do it when Don Pardo was the Vo. We used to play the home game. Later, when Alex Trebek hosted, my brother was on the show and lost, which was hilarious. He’s a comedian, and the Final Jeopardy! category was “Comedians.” And he lost.
So it was always a part of my life for as long as I can remember.
Trebek was a great host because of his confidence. You could easily be a smug jerk in that job, knowing all the answers and reading them off cards. But so rarely did he do that. He was so unassailably nice. That’s what was fun about Sean Connery and Burt Reynolds hating him so much in the “Celebrity Jeopardy!” sketch on “Saturday Night Live” — not really hating him so much as just wanting to fuck with him.
So it was always a part of my life for as long as I can remember.
Trebek was a great host because of his confidence. You could easily be a smug jerk in that job, knowing all the answers and reading them off cards. But so rarely did he do that. He was so unassailably nice. That’s what was fun about Sean Connery and Burt Reynolds hating him so much in the “Celebrity Jeopardy!” sketch on “Saturday Night Live” — not really hating him so much as just wanting to fuck with him.
- 11/11/2020
- by Steve Higgins
- Variety Film + TV
Frank Zappa’s seminal live double album Zappa in New York will celebrate its 40th anniversary with an extensive reissue that includes over three hours of previously unreleased performances. The five-disc set will arrive March 29th via Zappa Records and Universal Music.
The original set was recorded during Zappa’s four-night run at the Palladium in New York between Christmas and New Year’s 1976. Zappa in New York compiled the best performances from that run, while additional overdubs were added later in the studio. While the album was supposed to...
The original set was recorded during Zappa’s four-night run at the Palladium in New York between Christmas and New Year’s 1976. Zappa in New York compiled the best performances from that run, while additional overdubs were added later in the studio. While the album was supposed to...
- 1/24/2019
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
1986: Capitol's Clarissa found a voodoo doll in her bed.
1994: Gh's Bobbie & Tony mourned Bj on her birthday.
2010: The "Train Crash" episode of Emmerdale.
2011: One Life to Live's Cord & Tina revisited the past."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1966: On Dark Shadows, Burke Devlin (Mitchell Ryan) told Carolyn (Nancy Barrett) that Roger Collins (Louis Edmonds) may have kept the expensive fountain pen for himself on the night Bill Malloy died.
1970: On Another World, Rachel (Robin Strasser) cried to Steve (George Reinholt) that their sick little boy, Jamie, would die as punishment for her sins.
1994: Gh's Bobbie & Tony mourned Bj on her birthday.
2010: The "Train Crash" episode of Emmerdale.
2011: One Life to Live's Cord & Tina revisited the past."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1966: On Dark Shadows, Burke Devlin (Mitchell Ryan) told Carolyn (Nancy Barrett) that Roger Collins (Louis Edmonds) may have kept the expensive fountain pen for himself on the night Bill Malloy died.
1970: On Another World, Rachel (Robin Strasser) cried to Steve (George Reinholt) that their sick little boy, Jamie, would die as punishment for her sins.
- 10/10/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Chevy Chase was one of the original breakout stars of “Saturday Night Live,” and it turns out he’s not enjoying everything he’s seeing and hearing on the current iteration of the long-running NBC sketch comedy series. Chase appears on an episode of Netflix’s “Norm Macdonald Has a Show” (via CinemaBlend) and can be heard launching into a mini-rant about the one thing he hates about the present “Saturday Night Live” cast.
According to Chase, the current “SNL” cast is not doing justice to the signature catchphrase, “Live from New York, it’s Saturday night.” Chase and the original cast popularized the phrase during the early run of the Lorne Michaels-backed series, and the comedian says the current cast has lost the intention behind what makes the catchphrase such a staple of the series.
“I mean it just gets so bad,” Chase said about the line delivery,...
According to Chase, the current “SNL” cast is not doing justice to the signature catchphrase, “Live from New York, it’s Saturday night.” Chase and the original cast popularized the phrase during the early run of the Lorne Michaels-backed series, and the comedian says the current cast has lost the intention behind what makes the catchphrase such a staple of the series.
“I mean it just gets so bad,” Chase said about the line delivery,...
- 9/18/2018
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
When “Late Night with Seth Meyers” producer Mike Shoemaker teased that Amy Poehler, “Saturday Night Live” fans knew that meant one very exciting thing: another edition of “Really!?!”
She is the best. Really. pic.twitter.com/rTEomHvtFD
— Mike Shoemaker (@shoemakermike) June 21, 2017
The segment first popped up back when Poehler and Meyers were co-host of SNL’s “Weekend Update,” with the two taking aim at headline-makers like then-Senator Larry Craig and members of a Congressional committee on birth control. (A new addition to the canon is always exciting, but nothing tops that combo of the old graphic with Don Pardo intro’ing the title.)
When Poehler left the show for Pawnee pastures, Meyers kept the “Really!?!” flame alive, co-delivering the indignation with Kermit the Frog (who knew he was so passionate about Twizzlers and Hot Pockets!) and an also-returning Tina Fey.
With Poehler in town promoting her upcoming summer comedy “The House,” it made sense that another desk-sharing “Late Night” moment would be in the works. For this particular go-around, the two focused on the protests of the Public Theatre’s production of “Julius Caesar” depicting the ruler as Trump-like with insight into Tuesday’s news that Daniel Day-Lewis would be retiring from acting.
Though many of the “Really!?!”s touched on political news, this isn’t the first time the two have focused their laser questions elsewhere. The first time Poehler and Meyers re-teamed for the segment, the pair took aim at a pair of sports commentators who claimed that women’s soccer wasn’t worth watching.
“Really!?!” Reunion, Vol. IV is another notch in a great June for “Late Night,” which has already seen the show’s “Closer Look” segments continue to trend, another scorching edition of “Ya Burnt” and one of the most delightful bloopers in the show’s history. Keep it coming, folks.
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She is the best. Really. pic.twitter.com/rTEomHvtFD
— Mike Shoemaker (@shoemakermike) June 21, 2017
The segment first popped up back when Poehler and Meyers were co-host of SNL’s “Weekend Update,” with the two taking aim at headline-makers like then-Senator Larry Craig and members of a Congressional committee on birth control. (A new addition to the canon is always exciting, but nothing tops that combo of the old graphic with Don Pardo intro’ing the title.)
When Poehler left the show for Pawnee pastures, Meyers kept the “Really!?!” flame alive, co-delivering the indignation with Kermit the Frog (who knew he was so passionate about Twizzlers and Hot Pockets!) and an also-returning Tina Fey.
With Poehler in town promoting her upcoming summer comedy “The House,” it made sense that another desk-sharing “Late Night” moment would be in the works. For this particular go-around, the two focused on the protests of the Public Theatre’s production of “Julius Caesar” depicting the ruler as Trump-like with insight into Tuesday’s news that Daniel Day-Lewis would be retiring from acting.
Though many of the “Really!?!”s touched on political news, this isn’t the first time the two have focused their laser questions elsewhere. The first time Poehler and Meyers re-teamed for the segment, the pair took aim at a pair of sports commentators who claimed that women’s soccer wasn’t worth watching.
“Really!?!” Reunion, Vol. IV is another notch in a great June for “Late Night,” which has already seen the show’s “Closer Look” segments continue to trend, another scorching edition of “Ya Burnt” and one of the most delightful bloopers in the show’s history. Keep it coming, folks.
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- 6/22/2017
- by Steve Greene
- Indiewire
Saturday Night Live got hip to the Empire phenomenon early, building an entire sketch around the Fox smash hit back in March and then asking breakout star Taraji P. Henson to host her own show mere weeks later. That's some turnaround time. Still, despite the series' apparent interest in capitalizing on a genuine media dynamo, the Henson-hosted show didn't pack the punch of even the most flaccid of Empire offerings.
Henson's energy remained high throughout – here is a host that, when they say how excited they are to be there,...
Henson's energy remained high throughout – here is a host that, when they say how excited they are to be there,...
- 4/12/2015
- Rollingstone.com
Park City, Utah – There are still some films to be discussed in my Sundance coverage. Here’s write-ups of “Digging for Fire,” “Entertainment,” and “Results,” which featured the return of festival-approved directors, albeit heading in different directions.
At this year’s festival, two maestros of the ol’ mumblecore days stepped into the big-time spotlight with their new films that boasted their biggest casts and fanciest films yet. The first to show was Joe Swanberg, who has gone from super low-key directing to hosting a celebrity party this side of “This is the End” in “Digging For Fire.” The other is Andrew Bujalski, whose previous films were nerd alerts like “Mutual Appreciation” and most recently “Computer Chess.”
In a reverse course is Rick Alverson’s “Entertainment,” which doesn’t start modestly but attempt to reach a wide audience, but starts with a big promise to reach a very specific audience. An explanation on that below.
At this year’s festival, two maestros of the ol’ mumblecore days stepped into the big-time spotlight with their new films that boasted their biggest casts and fanciest films yet. The first to show was Joe Swanberg, who has gone from super low-key directing to hosting a celebrity party this side of “This is the End” in “Digging For Fire.” The other is Andrew Bujalski, whose previous films were nerd alerts like “Mutual Appreciation” and most recently “Computer Chess.”
In a reverse course is Rick Alverson’s “Entertainment,” which doesn’t start modestly but attempt to reach a wide audience, but starts with a big promise to reach a very specific audience. An explanation on that below.
- 2/3/2015
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
It was the final big American film and TV awards ceremony before the Oscars, and the one most likely to indicate who will be going home with Academy awards in a month’s time. Find out if Hollywood’s most celebrated actors perfect their speeches ... or losers’ faces
Screen Actors Guild awards 2015: the winners in pictures
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A quick-fire night then with a couple of surprises thrown in, mostly in TV.
Uzo Aduba started the evening by winning best female actor in a comedy series for her work in Orange is the New Black, which follows the Globes giving their equivalent to Gina Rodriguez.
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Costner is back and… well… that’s it.
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Naomi Watts on the other hand is clearly very happy to be there. Zach Galifianakis takes the piss out of Julianne Moore’s “When I was on As the World Turns” moment,...
Screen Actors Guild awards 2015: the winners in pictures
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A quick-fire night then with a couple of surprises thrown in, mostly in TV.
Uzo Aduba started the evening by winning best female actor in a comedy series for her work in Orange is the New Black, which follows the Globes giving their equivalent to Gina Rodriguez.
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Costner is back and… well… that’s it.
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Naomi Watts on the other hand is clearly very happy to be there. Zach Galifianakis takes the piss out of Julianne Moore’s “When I was on As the World Turns” moment,...
- 1/26/2015
- by Alex Needham and Lanre Bakare in New York
- The Guardian - Film News
Former 'SNL' cast member Jon Lovitz opens up about the passing of friend and former co-star Jan Hooks.
The world of comedy and entertainment is still coping with the loss of celebrated comedian and former Saturday Night Live cast-member Jan Hooks, who passed away on Thursday from an undisclosed illness.
Comic and fellow SNL alum Jon Lovitz, who was on hand at the Carousel Of Hope charity gala on Saturday, stopped to talk to Et, and to share his memories of his friend and former co-star.
"I was on the show with her for four years… and she was a talent," a stoic Lovitz told Et. "We always thought of her as like the female Phil Hartman. She could play anything and do anything, and she was a great actress. A great comedic actress."
Photos: In Memoriam: 'SNL' Stars We've Lost
On Saturday's episode of SNL, the show played...
The world of comedy and entertainment is still coping with the loss of celebrated comedian and former Saturday Night Live cast-member Jan Hooks, who passed away on Thursday from an undisclosed illness.
Comic and fellow SNL alum Jon Lovitz, who was on hand at the Carousel Of Hope charity gala on Saturday, stopped to talk to Et, and to share his memories of his friend and former co-star.
"I was on the show with her for four years… and she was a talent," a stoic Lovitz told Et. "We always thought of her as like the female Phil Hartman. She could play anything and do anything, and she was a great actress. A great comedic actress."
Photos: In Memoriam: 'SNL' Stars We've Lost
On Saturday's episode of SNL, the show played...
- 10/13/2014
- Entertainment Tonight
'SNL' gave a sweet tribute to one of their own.
Saturday Night Live gave a moving tribute to Jan Hooks, who passed away on October 9 at the age of 57.
SNL alums Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig introduced the tribute.
Wiig said, "She was one of the best that ever was and her influence is clear in every one of us who has been here since."
The emotional tribute also featured the late Phil Hartman. Hooks and Hartman sing beautifully in "Love Is But a Dream."
Photos: Remembering 'SNL' Stars We've Lost
Hooks spent eight years on SNL. She was on the show for five seasons, 1986 through 1991, and she had continuing cameos afterward.
News: Kevin Nealon Remembers Jan Hooks
SNL's Don Pardo passed away this past August. Et remembers him in the video below.
Saturday Night Live gave a moving tribute to Jan Hooks, who passed away on October 9 at the age of 57.
SNL alums Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig introduced the tribute.
Wiig said, "She was one of the best that ever was and her influence is clear in every one of us who has been here since."
The emotional tribute also featured the late Phil Hartman. Hooks and Hartman sing beautifully in "Love Is But a Dream."
Photos: Remembering 'SNL' Stars We've Lost
Hooks spent eight years on SNL. She was on the show for five seasons, 1986 through 1991, and she had continuing cameos afterward.
News: Kevin Nealon Remembers Jan Hooks
SNL's Don Pardo passed away this past August. Et remembers him in the video below.
- 10/12/2014
- Entertainment Tonight
Happy birthday, Saturday Night Live. The show aired its first episode 39 years ago today, so it's time to look back at how it all began. For starters — forget politics or pop culture for the cold open. SNL opened with John Belushi (rocking an Eastern European accent) learning English from Michael O'Donoghue by imitating everything he does — including having a heart attack. Afterwards, SNL announcer Don Pardo famously flubbed the first introduction of the cast, calling them the "not ready for primetime players" (there shouldn't have been a "not" in there). George Carlin hosted, but he wasn't the type
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- 10/11/2014
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It's not easy to make light of a terrifying virus, but 'SNL' nails it with this dark sketch.
Let's start off by recognizing that it's really hard to make Ebola funny.
That being said, Saturday Night Live managed to pull off the nearly impossible feat with one of their hilarious fake trailers, this time for The Fault In Our Stars 2: The Ebola In Our Everything.
Host Sarah Silverman plays Olive (basically Shailene Woodley's character from the original film) and cast member Taran Killam plays Theodore (essentially Ansel Elgort). They spark up a relationship when they meet at a hospital, with Theodore thinking Olive has cancer.
News: 'SNL' Hires Michael Che as First Black 'Weekend Update' Anchor
When he finds out she has Ebola, Theodore's feelings change pretty quick, but Olive still wants to make out.
It's almost uncomfortable, what with Ebola being a terrifying death-virus and all, but it still...
Let's start off by recognizing that it's really hard to make Ebola funny.
That being said, Saturday Night Live managed to pull off the nearly impossible feat with one of their hilarious fake trailers, this time for The Fault In Our Stars 2: The Ebola In Our Everything.
Host Sarah Silverman plays Olive (basically Shailene Woodley's character from the original film) and cast member Taran Killam plays Theodore (essentially Ansel Elgort). They spark up a relationship when they meet at a hospital, with Theodore thinking Olive has cancer.
News: 'SNL' Hires Michael Che as First Black 'Weekend Update' Anchor
When he finds out she has Ebola, Theodore's feelings change pretty quick, but Olive still wants to make out.
It's almost uncomfortable, what with Ebola being a terrifying death-virus and all, but it still...
- 10/6/2014
- Entertainment Tonight
Nik Wallenda will be blindfolded for Chicago skyline tightrope walk "It's about challenging myself, and hopefully through challenging myself, inspiring other people to challenge themselves," Wallenda says of his live Discovery Channel stunt. "I've never performed blindfolded. I've trained a lot, intensively actually, blind-folded." Jimmy Kimmel transforms into a pig Watch “Jimmy the Pig” try to get kids to tell a lie. Amazon picks up “Red Oaks” along with “Hand of God,” orders more scripts for “The Cosmopolitans” Steven Soderbergh’s suburban comedy “Red Oaks” and Ron Perlman’s “Hand of God” will get full seasons, while Amazon will “explore the series” potential of Whit Stillman’s “The Cosmopolitans” via the additional scripts. Click Read Full Post For More Check out Triumph the Insult Comic Dog as a full-sized Times Square mascot “Conan” sent Triumph to insult the other mascots. “How to Get Away with Murder” books Elizabeth Perkins The...
- 10/3/2014
- by Norman Weiss
- Hitfix
Are SNL's growing pains over as it enters its 40th season? It certainly didn't seem that way from the show's bizarre season opener. While Chris Pratt—and Chris Pratt's abs, in a supporting role—conducted themselves amiably, the show seemed to lack the festive air we'd expect from a premiere tied to such an important season. Instead, it seemed on a mission to prove that a new era has come to Studio 8H—one with a markedly different tone. There was only one notable cameo, and it came from Pratt's wife, Anna Faris—not, as might have been expected,...
- 9/28/2014
- by Esther Zuckerman
- EW.com - PopWatch
Saturday Night Live writer/onetime Daily Show correspondent Michael Che this week made his debut as coanchor of the NBC sketch series’ “Weekend Update” segment, alongside second-year Updater Colin Jost. What was your first impression of the new twosome?
Related Saturday Night Live‘s Cecily Strong Addresses Weekend Update Exit: ‘I’m Genuinely Happy About It’
As Update got underway amid a sleek new set, changed-up graphics and (I believe?) more stylish-than-usual wardrobes, Che stumbled on his very first line, but enjoyed relatively smooth sailing beyond that. Soon into the segment, he was joined by Cecily Strong’s “Girl You...
Related Saturday Night Live‘s Cecily Strong Addresses Weekend Update Exit: ‘I’m Genuinely Happy About It’
As Update got underway amid a sleek new set, changed-up graphics and (I believe?) more stylish-than-usual wardrobes, Che stumbled on his very first line, but enjoyed relatively smooth sailing beyond that. Soon into the segment, he was joined by Cecily Strong’s “Girl You...
- 9/28/2014
- TVLine.com
Saturday Night Live comes back tonight? Honestly, thanks to a hiatus filled with casting announcements and Update shakeups and meticulous analysis of the show’s history (not to mention Live from New York’s rerelease), it sort of feels like it never left. (Just me?)
Which doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be champing at the bit for tonight’s 40th season premiere—a sure-to-be splashy episode featuring a leaner, meaner cast, an all-new pair at the Weekend Update desk, and a host with potential to immediately join the list of greats. Maybe it’d be best to go over...
Which doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be champing at the bit for tonight’s 40th season premiere—a sure-to-be splashy episode featuring a leaner, meaner cast, an all-new pair at the Weekend Update desk, and a host with potential to immediately join the list of greats. Maybe it’d be best to go over...
- 9/27/2014
- by Hillary Busis
- EW.com - PopWatch
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On Saturday, Sept. 19, NBC’s long-running sketch comedy series, Saturday Night Live, returns for its 40th season with Chris Pratt hosting the series opener and a few new faces on the team. This year, Best Week Ever alum Michael Che and Pete Davidson are the two newest members to join the cast. At the age of 20, Davidson is the fourth youngest cast member to appear on SNL behind some big names (Anthony Michael Hall, Eddie Murphy, and Robert Downey, Jr.)
It’s incredible to believe that at 20, Davidson — not yet able to legally drink — will be on stage alongside seasoned cast members like Taran Killam and Kate McKinnon, both of whom are in their 30s. We certainly aren’t ageist here at VH1; we welcome Davidson with open arms. But we did notice one disturbing trend: Most of the youngest SNL cast members only lasted one or two seasons,...
On Saturday, Sept. 19, NBC’s long-running sketch comedy series, Saturday Night Live, returns for its 40th season with Chris Pratt hosting the series opener and a few new faces on the team. This year, Best Week Ever alum Michael Che and Pete Davidson are the two newest members to join the cast. At the age of 20, Davidson is the fourth youngest cast member to appear on SNL behind some big names (Anthony Michael Hall, Eddie Murphy, and Robert Downey, Jr.)
It’s incredible to believe that at 20, Davidson — not yet able to legally drink — will be on stage alongside seasoned cast members like Taran Killam and Kate McKinnon, both of whom are in their 30s. We certainly aren’t ageist here at VH1; we welcome Davidson with open arms. But we did notice one disturbing trend: Most of the youngest SNL cast members only lasted one or two seasons,...
- 9/27/2014
- by Stacy Lambe
- VH1.com
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On Saturday, Sept. 19, NBC’s long-running sketch comedy series, Saturday Night Live, returns for its 40th season with Chris Pratt hosting the series opener and a few new faces on the team. This year, Best Week Ever alum Michael Che and Pete Davidson are the two newest members to join the cast. At the age of 20, Davidson is the fourth youngest cast member to appear on SNL behind some big names (Anthony Michael Hall, Eddie Murphy, and Robert Downey, Jr.)
It’s incredible to believe that at 20, Davidson — not yet able to legally drink — will be on stage alongside seasoned cast members like Taran Killam and Kate McKinnon, both of whom are in their 30s. We certainly aren’t ageist here at VH1; we welcome Davidson with open arms. But we did notice one disturbing trend: Most of the youngest SNL cast members only lasted one or two seasons,...
On Saturday, Sept. 19, NBC’s long-running sketch comedy series, Saturday Night Live, returns for its 40th season with Chris Pratt hosting the series opener and a few new faces on the team. This year, Best Week Ever alum Michael Che and Pete Davidson are the two newest members to join the cast. At the age of 20, Davidson is the fourth youngest cast member to appear on SNL behind some big names (Anthony Michael Hall, Eddie Murphy, and Robert Downey, Jr.)
It’s incredible to believe that at 20, Davidson — not yet able to legally drink — will be on stage alongside seasoned cast members like Taran Killam and Kate McKinnon, both of whom are in their 30s. We certainly aren’t ageist here at VH1; we welcome Davidson with open arms. But we did notice one disturbing trend: Most of the youngest SNL cast members only lasted one or two seasons,...
- 9/27/2014
- by Stacy Lambe
- TheFabLife - Movies
Chris Pratt is zooming in to Saturday Night Live this weekend for the show's season 40 premiere, and it's hard to imagine a better "of the moment" choice for the hosting gig. 2014 has been Pratt's year so far — with The Lego Movie and Guardians of the Galaxy blowing away critical and box office expectations, and his beloved Parks and Recreation going into its final season. Watch more 'Saturday Night Live': 5 Unforgettable Don Pardo Moments There's an elite crew of go-to hosts SNL can depend on to consistently deliver the goods. Could Pratt be poised to join
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- 9/27/2014
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Check out what’s playing this weekend and decide what you’re going to see; we also have the Fall & Holiday Movie Guide if you want to plan the rest of the year! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook because my mom says they’re cool.
The Equalizer
Notable: This is a re-team of Training Day director Antoine Fuqua and Denzel Washington.
Denzel Washington dispensing justice, what more do you need? What can be said about Denzel that already hasn’t been said about Santa Claus? It’s an event now when a new Denzel movie arrives and this is no exception. I grew up watching the TV show that it’s based on (lightly by the looks of it) and so it’s got a place in my memory bank.
The Boxtrolls
Notable: It’s from the creators of the great Coraline and Paranorman movies.
As much as I adore these stop-motion movies,...
The Equalizer
Notable: This is a re-team of Training Day director Antoine Fuqua and Denzel Washington.
Denzel Washington dispensing justice, what more do you need? What can be said about Denzel that already hasn’t been said about Santa Claus? It’s an event now when a new Denzel movie arrives and this is no exception. I grew up watching the TV show that it’s based on (lightly by the looks of it) and so it’s got a place in my memory bank.
The Boxtrolls
Notable: It’s from the creators of the great Coraline and Paranorman movies.
As much as I adore these stop-motion movies,...
- 9/26/2014
- by Graham McMorrow
- City of Films
There's a lot that will seem different this weekend when the 40th season of "Saturday Night Live" premieres, with Chris Pratt as guest host. Many old faces and voices gone, some new ones just arrived, and even some on-air talent demoted But more than those cosmetic changes, what should we be expecting from the four-decade-old comedy show?
For one thing, we can expect the chaos and growing pains of last season to continue. That doesn't mean the show's in crisis; indeed, for a show that's been around so long, it's all but inevitable to muddle through periods of upheaval.
About once a decade, "SNL" seems to go through what losing sports teams call "a rebuilding year," scrapping much of the cast and starting from scratch with newbies. Unfortunately, "SNL" fans have to watch them learn on the job. We have to endure horrible seasons like the 1985-86 year or the 1994-95 stretch.
For one thing, we can expect the chaos and growing pains of last season to continue. That doesn't mean the show's in crisis; indeed, for a show that's been around so long, it's all but inevitable to muddle through periods of upheaval.
About once a decade, "SNL" seems to go through what losing sports teams call "a rebuilding year," scrapping much of the cast and starting from scratch with newbies. Unfortunately, "SNL" fans have to watch them learn on the job. We have to endure horrible seasons like the 1985-86 year or the 1994-95 stretch.
- 9/26/2014
- by Gary Susman
- Moviefone
Saturday Night Live begins its 40th season on NBC this Saturday, Sept. 27, with host Chris Pratt and musical guest Ariana Grande (and former cast member Darrell Hammond taking over announcing duties from the late Don Pardo). The series premiered on Oct. 11, 1975, and since then has become a pop-culture staple, launching the careers of many now-famous comic actors. Several episodes of SNL have become famous themselves, either because of a notable host, a hilarious sketch, a prominent musical guest or a combination of all of the above. NBC is going to be airing what it considers “iconic” episodes … Continue reading →
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- 9/25/2014
- by Jeff Pfeiffer
- ChannelGuideMag
Saturday Night Live's 40th season kicks off on September 27th with host Chris Pratt and musical guest Ariana Grande. And if this new round of promo clips is any indication, the Guardians of the Galaxy star has already sparked comedic chemistry with the sketch show's cast, particularly Kate McKinnon.
In the above video, Pratt and McKinnon come off like a well-versed comedy duo, with Pratt playing the wide-eyed straight-man and McKinnon offering an array of bizarre antics – several tinted with awkward sexual tension. In one clip, McKinnon pretends to...
In the above video, Pratt and McKinnon come off like a well-versed comedy duo, with Pratt playing the wide-eyed straight-man and McKinnon offering an array of bizarre antics – several tinted with awkward sexual tension. In one clip, McKinnon pretends to...
- 9/24/2014
- Rollingstone.com
Chris Pratt is really only good for two things: flashing his abs and opening tightly sealed pickle jars — at least that’s what Kate McKinnon would like us to believe.
Related SNL Taps Darrell Hammond to Succeed Don Pardo as Announcer
The Parks and Recreation star joins McKinnon in a series of new promos for his Saturday Night Live season premiere hosting gig Sept. 27, and like most SNL promos, it takes almost no time for things to get really, really weird.
“No one cares, Chris,” McKinnon says, interrupting his fond childhood memories of SNL. “Just show them your abs. … That’s why you’re here.
Related SNL Taps Darrell Hammond to Succeed Don Pardo as Announcer
The Parks and Recreation star joins McKinnon in a series of new promos for his Saturday Night Live season premiere hosting gig Sept. 27, and like most SNL promos, it takes almost no time for things to get really, really weird.
“No one cares, Chris,” McKinnon says, interrupting his fond childhood memories of SNL. “Just show them your abs. … That’s why you’re here.
- 9/24/2014
- TVLine.com
StreamFix counts up the best and most notable in new streaming video on the web every week. Check out our rundown of what to watch on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Instant Video, and Crackle. Netflix "Silver Linings Playbook" Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence solve mental illness with a dance-off. Watch closely as Jacki Weaver sneaks into frame three or four times for an Oscar nomination. "Beginners" This delightful movie retraces he relationship between a downtrodden son (Ewan McGregor) and his father Hal (Christopher Plummer), who comes out as gay near the end of his life. Worth it to see Plummer in an Oscar-winning role roaming around the real La gay bar Akbar. "One Day" Anne Hathaway's best? Not by a long shot. But if you still have a vendetta against Hathaway for her streak of cloying interviews in late 2012, this is a good way to spite her. "New Girl...
- 9/23/2014
- by Louis Virtel
- Hitfix
Jim Carrey is set to host “Saturday Night Live” early this season, several individuals with knowledge told TheWrap exclusively. The one-time “In Living Color” sketch comedy star will lead the NBC cast early this season. The date will be timed to the release of Carrey's highly anticipated sequel to 1994's “Dumb and Dumber,” in which Carrey reprises his beloved role as Lloyd Christmas. “Dumb and Dumber To” comes out in theaters on Nov. 14. Also read: Darrell Hammond Succeeding Don Pardo as ‘SNL’ Announcer Carrey has hosted “Saturday Night Live” twice before, including his most recent stint in 2011 with musical guest The Black Keys.
- 9/19/2014
- by Jeff Sneider and Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
In a companion piece to rankings of TV actor popularity, a new survey also reveals the most liked actresses currently working on the small screen. Like her "NCIS" co-star Michael Weatherly, ("NCIS"), Pauley Perrette is beloved by her fans with an impressive Q score of 31 (Q scores have long been used by marketers for advertising effect). The actress in second place with a score of 30 is A.J. Cook ("Criminal Minds"). Then comes Emmy winner Mariska Hargitay ("Law and Order: Svu") with a 29. Others in the top 10 include: Emily VanCamp ("Revenge"), Bellamy Young and Kerry Washington ("Scandal"), Kaley Cuoco ("The Big Bang Theory"), and Jennifer Morrison ("Once Upon a Time"). The Wrap -Break- Former cast member Darrell Hammond is returning to "Saturday Night Live." He will be the new voiceover announcer for the show's opening after the death of the legendary Don Pardo last month. Hammond...'...
- 9/18/2014
- Gold Derby
Darrell Hammond is returning to the hallowed halls of "Saturday Night Live" – in a new role.
The "SNL" veteran, who starred on the NBC late night series from 1995 – 2009, is coming back to Studio 8H as the show's new announcer, replacing the legendary Don Pardo, who died on August 18 at age 96.
Pardo's voice had introduced the show for the past 39 seasons.
Photos: Memorable 'SNL' Moments
As it turns out, it's a role Hammond has stepped into before.
"I sat in for Don when he had laryngitis several times over ...
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The "SNL" veteran, who starred on the NBC late night series from 1995 – 2009, is coming back to Studio 8H as the show's new announcer, replacing the legendary Don Pardo, who died on August 18 at age 96.
Pardo's voice had introduced the show for the past 39 seasons.
Photos: Memorable 'SNL' Moments
As it turns out, it's a role Hammond has stepped into before.
"I sat in for Don when he had laryngitis several times over ...
Copyright 2014 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
- 9/18/2014
- by access.hollywood@nbcuni.com (AccessHollywood.com Editorial Staff)
- Access Hollywood
Don Pardo, the legendarily resonant Saturday Night Live announcer, died in August at the age of 96, leaving the voice-over seat for the show empty.
Thursday, NBC released a statement confirming that former cast member Darrell Hammond, responsible for iconic impressions like Bill Clinton and Sean Connery, will be taking over the role of announcer beginning Sept. 27.
Hammond, who left the show in 2009 after a 14-year tenure (the longest of any cast member), frequently stood in for Pardo when the regular announcer was sick.
"I sat in for Don when he had laryngitis several times over the years," Hammond told USA Today.
Thursday, NBC released a statement confirming that former cast member Darrell Hammond, responsible for iconic impressions like Bill Clinton and Sean Connery, will be taking over the role of announcer beginning Sept. 27.
Hammond, who left the show in 2009 after a 14-year tenure (the longest of any cast member), frequently stood in for Pardo when the regular announcer was sick.
"I sat in for Don when he had laryngitis several times over the years," Hammond told USA Today.
- 9/18/2014
- by Alex Heigl, @alex_heigl
- People.com - TV Watch
One of Saturday Night Live's longest-tenured cast members is being called upon to replace SNL's longest-serving employee. In August, SNL announcer Don Pardo passed away at the age of 96. Pardo had introduced the cast nearly every season since the sketch comedy show kicked off in 1975. With the 40th season of Saturday Night Live set to premiere on September 27th, producer Lorne Michaels has recruited Darrell Hammond, a member of the SNL cast from 1995 to 2009, to take over in the announcer role, the New York Times reports.
During his 14 years on SNL,...
During his 14 years on SNL,...
- 9/18/2014
- Rollingstone.com
The death of "Saturday Night Live" announcer Don Pardo last month left a gaping hole in the show's lineup -- one that has finally been filled.
Producer Lorne Michaels announced Thursday that "SNL" vet Darrell Hammond would be the new voice of the program, following Pardo's 39-season tenure. Hammond, himself a longtime fixture at "SNL" following 14 seasons -- the most for any cast member in the show's history -- will make his second "Saturday Night Live" debut when the show returns for its 40th season later this month.
Hammond had actually filled in for Pardo several times over the years when the announcer was sick with laryngitis (including one memorable episode with James Van Der Beek, which we've embedded below). But Michaels was quick to say that Hammond wouldn't simply be doing a Pardo impression this time around.
"I just knew it wouldn't be anybody who sounded like Don or replicated him,...
Producer Lorne Michaels announced Thursday that "SNL" vet Darrell Hammond would be the new voice of the program, following Pardo's 39-season tenure. Hammond, himself a longtime fixture at "SNL" following 14 seasons -- the most for any cast member in the show's history -- will make his second "Saturday Night Live" debut when the show returns for its 40th season later this month.
Hammond had actually filled in for Pardo several times over the years when the announcer was sick with laryngitis (including one memorable episode with James Van Der Beek, which we've embedded below). But Michaels was quick to say that Hammond wouldn't simply be doing a Pardo impression this time around.
"I just knew it wouldn't be anybody who sounded like Don or replicated him,...
- 9/18/2014
- by Katie Roberts
- Moviefone
Darrell Hammond, who holds the title of longest-tenured cast member in Saturday Night Live history, has a new gig at Studio 8H: Hammond is replacing legendary announcer Don Pardo as the show’s announcer. Pardo died in August at the age of 96.
Hammond, a cast member from 1995 to 2009, was a natural choice for the job, having previously stepped in for Pardo when the announcer was out due to his health. “I sat in for Don when he had laryngitis several times over the years,” Hammond told USA Today. “He was a lovely person. When he passed, they wanted me; it...
Hammond, a cast member from 1995 to 2009, was a natural choice for the job, having previously stepped in for Pardo when the announcer was out due to his health. “I sat in for Don when he had laryngitis several times over the years,” Hammond told USA Today. “He was a lovely person. When he passed, they wanted me; it...
- 9/18/2014
- by Esther Zuckerman
- EW - Inside TV
As we reported at the time, legendary "Saturday Night Live" announcer (and so much more) Don Pardo passed away this past August. Now we know who will be filling his 8H announcing shoes, Darrell Hammond. Hammond was on "SNL" for years--14 seasons in fact--and currently holds the record for the longest-running cast member. Not only that, but several times over the years when Pardo was unable to perform his announcing duties, Hammond stepped up to the plate and took his place. According to USA Today, while Hammond did impersonate Pardo in those temporary announcing stints previously, Hammond will no longer do that now that he is the permanent replacement. Speaking to USA Today, Hammond said of the new role and former announcer that Pardo "was a lovely person. When he passed, they wanted me; it felt right for me to be the one to replace him. It's been a very...
- 9/18/2014
- by HitFix Staff
- Hitfix
Darrell Hammond is the new voice of Saturday Night Live. The former cast member will take over the announcer role Don Pardo had occupied since the show started in 1975. Pardo passed away in August at the age of 96. "I sat in for Don when he had laryngitis several times over the years," Hammond told USA Today. "He was a lovely person. When he passed, they wanted me; it felt right for me to be the one to replace him. It's been a very improbable life; I didn't expect something like this, but it feels real good." Hammond was a cast member on Saturday Night Live for 14 years, from 1995-2009. He's the longest-serving cast member. Don't expect Hammond to just channel Pardo with an...
- 9/18/2014
- E! Online
Magic Mike Xxl director confirms the absence of Matthew McConaughey, Khloe Kardashian may be reconciling with Lamar Odom, Saturday Night Live gets a familiar face to announce the show, and more of today’s First Dibs.
Sorry, ladies, but we won’t be seeing Matthew McConaughey (or his delicious abs) in Magic Mike Xxl. [Time] Is Khloe Kardashian thinking about reuniting with Lamar Odom? [Naughty but Nice Rob] Saturday Night Live‘s longest tenured cast member, Darrell Hammond, will return to replace the late Don Pardo as the show’s announcer. [Just Jared] Melissa Rivers will give a tribute to her late mother Joan Rivers on Fashion Police. [Harpers Bazaar] Kate Middleton cancels a trip to Malta due to morning sickness. [Access Hollywood] As his days playing professional baseball are dwindling, Derek Jeter ventures around the Bronx to the sounds of Frank Sinatra in this new Gatorade ad. The 7th Heaven cast reunited for the first time in eight years. [TV Guide] Robin Williams...
Sorry, ladies, but we won’t be seeing Matthew McConaughey (or his delicious abs) in Magic Mike Xxl. [Time] Is Khloe Kardashian thinking about reuniting with Lamar Odom? [Naughty but Nice Rob] Saturday Night Live‘s longest tenured cast member, Darrell Hammond, will return to replace the late Don Pardo as the show’s announcer. [Just Jared] Melissa Rivers will give a tribute to her late mother Joan Rivers on Fashion Police. [Harpers Bazaar] Kate Middleton cancels a trip to Malta due to morning sickness. [Access Hollywood] As his days playing professional baseball are dwindling, Derek Jeter ventures around the Bronx to the sounds of Frank Sinatra in this new Gatorade ad. The 7th Heaven cast reunited for the first time in eight years. [TV Guide] Robin Williams...
- 9/18/2014
- by Taylor Ferber
- TheFabLife - Movies
Magic Mike Xxl director confirms the absence of Matthew McConaughey, Khloe Kardashian may be reconciling with Lamar Odom, Saturday Night Live gets a familiar face to announce the show, and more of today’s First Dibs.
Sorry, ladies, but we won’t be seeing Matthew McConaughey (or his delicious abs) in Magic Mike Xxl. [Time] Is Khloe Kardashian thinking about reuniting with Lamar Odom? [Naughty but Nice Rob] Saturday Night Live‘s longest tenured cast member, Darrell Hammond, will return to replace the late Don Pardo as the show’s announcer. [Just Jared] Melissa Rivers will give a tribute to her late mother Joan Rivers on Fashion Police. [Harpers Bazaar] Kate Middleton cancels a trip to Malta due to morning sickness. [Access Hollywood] As his days playing professional baseball are dwindling, Derek Jeter ventures around the Bronx to the sounds of Frank Sinatra in this new Gatorade ad. The 7th Heaven cast reunited for the first time in eight years. [TV Guide] Robin Williams...
Sorry, ladies, but we won’t be seeing Matthew McConaughey (or his delicious abs) in Magic Mike Xxl. [Time] Is Khloe Kardashian thinking about reuniting with Lamar Odom? [Naughty but Nice Rob] Saturday Night Live‘s longest tenured cast member, Darrell Hammond, will return to replace the late Don Pardo as the show’s announcer. [Just Jared] Melissa Rivers will give a tribute to her late mother Joan Rivers on Fashion Police. [Harpers Bazaar] Kate Middleton cancels a trip to Malta due to morning sickness. [Access Hollywood] As his days playing professional baseball are dwindling, Derek Jeter ventures around the Bronx to the sounds of Frank Sinatra in this new Gatorade ad. The 7th Heaven cast reunited for the first time in eight years. [TV Guide] Robin Williams...
- 9/18/2014
- by Taylor Ferber
- VH1.com
This morning NBC will announce that former cast member Darrell Hammond will be taking over for Don Pardo as the announcer for Saturday Night Live, after Pardo passed away a month ago. Hammond had filled in a few times over the years when Pardo had laryngitis, but Lorne Michaels told USA Today that Hammond won't be doing an impression moving forward: "I just knew it wouldn't be anybody who sounded like Don or replicated him." He added, "It can't be what it was, but it could sort of be in the same tradition." Hammond said, " When he passed, they wanted me; it felt right for me to be the one to replace him. It's been a very improbable life; I didn't expect something like this, but it feels real good." Appearing on the show from 1995–2009, Hammond is SNL's longest-running cast member, and Michaels expects him to be "helpful in...
- 9/18/2014
- by Jesse David Fox
- Vulture
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