Back for the first time in almost a month, Saturday Night Live tonight kicked off with a cold open celebrating Mother’s Day courtesy of Miley Cyrus and some cast member ‘s Mamas – and not a significant mention of politics or host Elon Musk
“Tomorrow is Mother’s Day and this is for all the Moms out there,” said multiple past host Cyrus before launching into Dolly Parton’s 1977 classic Light of a Clear Blue Morning. The unusual opening on the billionaire guest hosted SNL then had Kate McKinnon and her Mom channel some Molly Shannon. Aidy Bryant and her mother followed, with the latter giving a shout out promo to her Hulu series Shrill.
In an episode already under the microscope because of Musk, the Mother’s Day tactic was a deft-ish move by SNL to shift focus, at least for a short time with some heartstrings before the...
“Tomorrow is Mother’s Day and this is for all the Moms out there,” said multiple past host Cyrus before launching into Dolly Parton’s 1977 classic Light of a Clear Blue Morning. The unusual opening on the billionaire guest hosted SNL then had Kate McKinnon and her Mom channel some Molly Shannon. Aidy Bryant and her mother followed, with the latter giving a shout out promo to her Hulu series Shrill.
In an episode already under the microscope because of Musk, the Mother’s Day tactic was a deft-ish move by SNL to shift focus, at least for a short time with some heartstrings before the...
- 5/9/2021
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Similar News
20 Questions On Deadline Podcast: Jimmy Fallon Celebrates 10 Years Of ‘The Tonight Show’, Recalls Pranking Nicole Kidman & Ping Pong With Prince
- 4/26/2024
- by Antonia Blyth
- Deadline Film + TV
New Line Front-Runner To Land Chris Farley Biopic Package Starring Paul Walter Hauser With Josh Gad Directing: The Dish
- 4/25/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr and Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
White House Correspondents’ Association President Kelly O’Donnell On Why Press Access To Joe Biden Matters & What To Expect At This Year’s Dinner: Q&a
- 4/25/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
How to Watch 2024 Nebraska Football Spring Game Live Online Without Cable
- 4/27/2024
- by Thomas Waschenfelder
- The Streamable
How to Watch Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft Live Without Cable
- 4/27/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
The 20 Best Comic Book TV Shows of All Time, Ranked
- 4/26/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
How to Watch Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft Live Without Cable
- 4/26/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
¡No te lo pierdas! Warner Bros revela el tráiler de ‘La Trampa’, la nueva película de M. Night Shyamalan.
- 4/26/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
“How did they become such inhuman monsters”: Hidetaka Miyazaki Revealed George R.R. Martin Would be Shocked With What He Did to Elden Ring
- 4/26/2024
- by Binayak Sharma
- FandomWire
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.
More to explore
Lily Gladstone and Bowen Yang to Star in ‘The Wedding Banquet’ Remake From Director Andrew Ahn (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
Jennifer Aniston to Produce ‘9 to 5’ Reimagining for 20th Century Studios
- 4/25/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
New Harry Potter Audiobook Series in the Works With 100-Plus Actors
- 4/25/2024
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
’28 Years Later’ Adds Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes
- 4/24/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
American Black Film Festival 2024 Lineup Includes Vivica A. Fox and Jussie Smollett-Starring Drama (Exclusive)
- 4/24/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety - Film News
Kid Cudi Cancels Tour Due to Broken Foot After Jumping Off Coachella Stage
- 4/25/2024
- by Lexy Perez and Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Maïwenn Feels ‘Betrayed’ by Interview About Johnny Depp, Clarifies Comment About Depp Scaring the Crew: He Is ‘One of the Greatest’ Actors (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety - Film News
“It was really curious”: Tom Hiddleston is Done Playing Loki But Recently Revealed a Peculiar Clause in His MCU Contract
- 4/25/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Australian Police Arrest ‘Home and Away’ Actor Orpheus Pledger After Manhunt
- 4/25/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety - TV News
’28 Years Later’ Adds Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes
- 4/24/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Bella Ramsey, Louis Partridge, Ruby Stokes to Star in Coming-of-Age Comedy ‘Sunny Dancer’ From Rising Brit Director George Jaques (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety - Film News
Chris Jericho’s Wrestling Action Horror Film ‘Dark Match’ Sales to Be Launched at Cannes Market by Blue Finch (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety - Film News
Michael Cera Christmas Movie Boarded by Magnify Ahead of Cannes’ Directors Fortnight Premiere (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety - Film News
‘Expats’ Star Ruby Ruiz to Lead James J. Robinson’s Directorial Debut ‘First Light’ (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety - Film News
‘Goodbye Julia,’ ‘Four Daughters’ Lead Critics Awards for Arab Films Nominations Ahead of Cannes Ceremony
- 4/25/2024
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety - Film News
‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ Producer Bill Kong Aims to Reset Martial Arts Genre With ‘The Furious,’ Directed by Tanigaki Kenji (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Bella Ramsey, Louis Partridge, Ruby Stokes to Star in Coming-of-Age Comedy ‘Sunny Dancer’ From Rising Brit Director George Jaques (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety - Film News
Fred Schepisi Sets Israeli Thriller ‘The Dimona Affair’ as Next Directorial Project (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety - Film News
’28 Years Later’ Adds Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes
- 4/24/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
American Black Film Festival 2024 Lineup Includes Vivica A. Fox and Jussie Smollett-Starring Drama (Exclusive)
- 4/24/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety - Film News
Peabody Awards 2024: ‘Fellow Travelers,’ ‘The Last of Us,’ ‘The Bear,’ and More Are Nominated
- 4/25/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
‘The Equalizer’ Grabs Season 5 Renewal at CBS
- 4/25/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Beef,’ ‘A Small Light,’ ‘Heartstopper’ Among 2024 Television Academy Honors Recipients
- 4/25/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety - TV News
Dan Rather Returning to CBS News For First Time Since Bitter Exit 18 Years Ago
- 4/25/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Three Wise Men & a Baby’ Sequel Coming to Hallmark: Get the First Details
- 4/25/2024
- TV Insider