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[santasutt]

December 15: Martin Short & Paul McCartney (Christmas episode)

Older, balder, freakier Ed Grimley?

[zenidogx]

This was ridiculous and I liked it.
http://www.hulu.com/watch/433372?pla...id=1303#i0,p12

Bringing this to the next page. So good.

[EastLos01]

Funniest skit I've seen in a while... Hader killed it.

[Zafocaine]

Was that Martin Short as Larry David? That was a damn good Larry David. What's with hating on SNL? If Coachella goes for thirty years, will it be cool to hate it too? 2011 is probably the best season of SNL since Will Ferrell. It has its lesser years, but certain skits are magical. There sure are a lot of haters on these boards considering how few of the boardies are actually getting paid to be on stage. (if any) It's a wonder some of these people like anything at all. Portlandia is also pretty cool. Put a bird on it.

[malcolmjamalawesome]

Was that Martin Short as Larry David? That was a damn good Larry David. What's with hating on SNL? If Coachella goes for thirty years, will it be cool to hate it too? 2011 is probably the best season of SNL since Will Ferrell. It has its lesser years, but certain skits are magical. There sure are a lot of haters on these boards considering how few of the boardies are actually getting paid to be on stage. (if any) It's a wonder some of these people like anything at all. Portlandia is also pretty cool. Put a bird on it.

Is your thesis that it is more likely for one who is a professional, on-stage performer to criticize SNL than for one who is not a paid, on-stage performer?

[nathanfairchild]

Was that Martin Short as Larry David? That was a damn good Larry David. What's with hating on SNL? If Coachella goes for thirty years, will it be cool to hate it too? 2011 is probably the best season of SNL since Will Ferrell. It has its lesser years, but certain skits are magical. There sure are a lot of haters on these boards considering how few of the boardies are actually getting paid to be on stage. (if any) It's a wonder some of these people like anything at all. Portlandia is also pretty cool. Put a bird on it.

At least you're consistent in your awfulness.

[TomAz]

There sure are a lot of haters on these boards considering how few of the boardies are actually getting paid to be on stage. (if any)

I was just thinking the other day how unfair it is that in so many of the politically oriented threads on this board, there sure are a lot of people hating on Congress especially considering how few of the boardies are actually elected officials themselves. (if any)

[Neighborhood Creep]

I don't mind SNL, but Portlandia fucking sucks in every way possible.

Derp: Spell check put Portland instead of Portlandia

[nathanfairchild]

it seems like a nice place.

[Neighborhood Creep]

it seems like a nice place.

It really is, but the show sucks

[malcolmjamalawesome]

The show Portland

[Neighborhood Creep]

The show Portland

Is there one?

[Zafocaine]

I was just thinking the other day how unfair it is that in so many of the politically oriented threads on this board, there sure are a lot of people hating on Congress especially considering how few of the boardies are actually elected officials themselves. (if any)

That's taking it to another level. I'd like to see someone from the board try taking their political views on the road. It just seems like there are a lot of hecklers on the board, and very few people who actually enjoy things. I like to heckle hecklers, knowing they've never tried to be anything other than a heckler their entire lives. Someone should invite these twats on stage at Coachella with a full array of instruments at their disposal, or just a mic to rattle off some jokes. They would literally get eaten alive.

I don't mind SNL, but Portlandia fucking sucks in every way possible.

Derp: Spell check put Portland instead of Portlandia

Watching the Gallactica (or whatever that show is called) skit on Portlandia while using massive amounts of cocaine (we've all had our lesser times) made sense. I haven't watched that show since becoming a clean bikini, but I'm sure it's still worth a watch. You may not enjoy it if you're overly sensitive, or don't understand that there is a west coast above southern California.

[HunterGather]

unf

[icedKeg]

SNL has been pretty weak the last two weeks. And Justin Bieber is the host & musical guest for the next new episode on February 9th (it's a re-run this week).

There is some good news though...
February 16th:
Host- Christoph Waltz
Music- Alabama Shakes

[icedKeg]

Pretty good finish to the season:

May 4: Zach Galifianakis & Of Monsters and Men
May 11: Kristen Wiig & Vampire Weekend
May 18: Ben Affleck & Kanye West (season finale)

[EastLos01]

http://omg.yahoo.com/news/bill-hader...us-weekly.html


Another sad SNL exit. Bill Hader announced on Tuesday, May 14, that he will be leaving Saturday Night Live after eight seasons.

"It was a hard decision, but it has to happen at some point," the 34-year-old actor told The New York Times. "It got to a point where I said, 'Maybe it's just time to go.'"


Hader joined SNL in 2005 and became best known for his "Weekend Update" character Stefon, as well as his impersonations of Al Pacino, James Carville, Julian Assange and many more stars. The comedic actor has also appeared in hit films like Superbad, Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Adventureland.


News of Hader's departure comes shortly after Seth Meyers was named as the new replacement for Jimmy Fallon on Late Night. Meyers will reportedly work on Saturday Night Live until he takes over Late Night next year, where he will continue to work with SNL/Late Night executive producer Lorne Michaels.

"I only have to work for Lorne for five more years before I pay him back for the time I totaled his car," Meyers joked in a statement. "Twelve-thirty on NBC has long been incredible real estate. I hope I can do it justice."


Veteran SNL stars Fred Armisen and Jason Sudeikis are also considering departing the show.

"I think they're making their decisions and we'll know soon enough," Michaels said. "I've said what I wanted to say to both. You never keep anybody there who doesn't want to be there, and there is a right time to leave, but it's more about where they are in their lives."

[rage patton]

When I first started watching SNL every week, it was the first season both Andy Samberg and Bill Hader were on the show. And they were in the "featuring..." part, not "Staring..." and they were both pretty much my favourite. I wish Bill Hader the best.

Also, if Fred Armisen and Jason Sudeikis leave, I won't really have a reason to watch the show any more.

[icedKeg]

When I first started watching SNL every week, it was the first season both Andy Samberg and Bill Hader were on the show. And they were in the "featuring..." part, not "Staring..." and they were both pretty much my favourite. I wish Bill Hader the best.

This is from early on in their first season: Impression-off

[Drewbles]

No..! Hader was the best.. No more Stefon?! He was a good 'game show host' guy too.

That suucks, but eight seasons is a great run. I hope others don't leave (as suggested by rp). SNL has been worth the Dvr space as of late.

Time for Jay Pharoah to step up big time.

[TomAz]

If John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd leave, I won't really have a reason to watch the show any more.

[Miroir Noir]

Haha! Tom nails it here. People have said SNL is "over" with the departure of key cast members about a dozen different times during its history.

This show survived the loss of Joe Piscopo when he was its biggest star. Fucking Piscopo, people.