Comments on: Anatomy of a Saturday Night Live Sketch

By: Amanda d'Adesky

Amanda d'Adesky — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:55:32 +0000

Oh, man, I thought I was the only person who watched Viva Variety! “Screw You, Martha Stewart!,” was one of my favorite songs/skits from that show. How I miss it so. . .

The biggest con job in history is that NBC manages to keep SNL from cancellation.

By: Chuck

Chuck — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 16:23:42 +0000

Abe Lincoln, and Hamlet Vampires.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvkBvzpbBPs

By: David Hill

David Hill — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 16:18:42 +0000

I don’t believe I’ve ever heard of that one, but I will certainly check it out.

By: Chuck

Chuck — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 16:02:23 +0000

Blessedly, Kids in the Hall have countless seasons to go back and revisit. Most sketch shows (Mr. Show amongst them) just didn’t last long enough for my tastes.

I will recommend anybody try to check out Whitest Kids U Know if you have the time.

– c.

By: David Hill

David Hill — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 16:00:52 +0000

It’s a real shame. Shows like The State, Kids in the Hall and Viva Variety get canceled, but NBC convinces people to watch SNL year after year. It can be funny. For the most part, I’m just not feeling it.

By: Chuck

Chuck — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 14:53:39 +0000

Slam! Booyah!

…

Really, though, it’s an easy target. It’s like slapping a sleeping baby.

And, I will note that some elements of SNL are still solid. The digital shorts are strong more often than not. The Weekend Update is a welcome oasis in a desert of humorlessness. And any time Justin Timberlake, Steve Martin or Alec Baldwin are on, you can be assured that the hilarity factor is increased.

But, still. Easy target.

– c.

By: Zack

Zack — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 14:51:09 +0000

What’s that sizzling noise? Is it the sound of SNL getting BURNED?