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DuffMan · 10-05-2014, 09:10 PM

There sure seems to be a lot of screwed up lines so far.

Wormius · 10-05-2014, 10:15 PM

Was there a skit that didn't feature Keenan Thompson last night? A bit overused that episode, I thought.

fatso · 10-06-2014, 07:51 AM

Wow, I thought the Silverman episode was miles better than the premiere with Chris Pratt. I don't think I laughed at all during the premiere. Even girl-at-a-party was off.

I thought one of the reasons the Silverman episode was strong was because it was edgier. The ebola and Whites skits I thought were on the riskier side, which was cool to see. And Silverman's monologue stand-up was great, especially her answering her own planted questions from the past. Loved her advice to herself at the end.

DuffMan · 10-06-2014, 09:22 AM

I did think Sarah answering her teenage self's questions was awesome.

East Coast Flame · 10-06-2014, 10:36 AM

Man, I thought that episode was an abomination. I don't think I laughed once aside from an ok weekend update. I thought Silverman was brutal.

Teh_Bandwagoner · 10-06-2014, 10:51 AM

The first half was great. Michael Che's Ebola rant during Weekend Update was hilarious. It kinda fell apart a bit after that. Didn't really enjoy the song McKinnon and Silverman did. I thought the river boat sketch was downright awful. But the Vitamix commercial was a good recovery at the end.

I consider an episode good when there are more hits than misses. So good episode overall.

troutman · 10-06-2014, 01:20 PM

Saturday Night Live accused of stealing sketch from the Groundlings

http://www.avclub.com/article/saturd...-ground-210132

As pointed out by Groundlings members Kimberly Condict and Vanessa Ragland, “River Sisters” bears a significant resemblance to their own “Rollin’,” which they’ve performed for several weeks as part of the Sunday Company. The sketch features a similarly styled Condict and Ragland as Tina Turner impersonators in a similarly trashy casino. As they sing their rendition of “Proud Mary,” each takes turns reflecting on the hard road that’s led them to this ignoble gig amid cracks about the crab buffet. Their reverie is interrupted by the emcee, who demands that they pick it up.

A source close to the show has replied via email, saying, “It’s a common idea since Tina Turner is such an iconic figure. The similarities represent parallel thinking in the comedy world.”

Meanwhile, Defamer alerts to us a Facebook post from Groundlings teacher Ian Gary, where he suggests that the show has a history of lifting material from the troupe—and everyone else just dismissing it:

"Over the years I have seen MANY, MANY sketches flat out stolen from my friends by Saturday Night Live. Nearly verbatim. Word for word... And everyone in our community goes “Oh man. That sucks.” and nobody says anything because I guess SNL is still some dream for some people or they don’t want to get involved, or a million other reasonable things that stop people from standing up for each other when things are blatantly wrong".

SportsJunky · 10-06-2014, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by troutman

Saturday Night Live accused of stealing sketch from the Groundlings

http://www.avclub.com/article/saturd...-ground-210132

As pointed out by Groundlings members Kimberly Condict and Vanessa Ragland, “River Sisters” bears a significant resemblance to their own “Rollin’,” which they’ve performed for several weeks as part of the Sunday Company. The sketch features a similarly styled Condict and Ragland as Tina Turner impersonators in a similarly trashy casino. As they sing their rendition of “Proud Mary,” each takes turns reflecting on the hard road that’s led them to this ignoble gig amid cracks about the crab buffet. Their reverie is interrupted by the emcee, who demands that they pick it up.

A source close to the show has replied via email, saying, “It’s a common idea since Tina Turner is such an iconic figure. The similarities represent parallel thinking in the comedy world.”

Meanwhile, Defamer alerts to us a Facebook post from Groundlings teacher Ian Gary, where he suggests that the show has a history of lifting material from the troupe—and everyone else just dismissing it:

"Over the years I have seen MANY, MANY sketches flat out stolen from my friends by Saturday Night Live. Nearly verbatim. Word for word... And everyone in our community goes “Oh man. That sucks.” and nobody says anything because I guess SNL is still some dream for some people or they don’t want to get involved, or a million other reasonable things that stop people from standing up for each other when things are blatantly wrong".

I know Lovitz and Hartman both took their Groundlings characters and ideas with them to use on SNL. I'm sure others have too. Farley and Bill Murray took Second City characters to SNL. Martin Short did SCTV's Ed Grimley on SNL. I wonder if this is one of those cases?

SportsJunky · 10-06-2014, 04:55 PM

Yikes, I just watched both sketches. SNL's version has to be a rip off from the Groundlings sketch. I don't see how they have a leg to stand on.

Daradon · 10-06-2014, 06:22 PM

I liked the Silverman episode better than the Pratt one, but neither were great.

I thought Sarah's monologue was good (not amazing) which is generally one of the harder parts of the show.

Whites!

Sainters7 · 10-06-2014, 06:37 PM

Finally watched the opener with Chris Pratt, thought it was a solid episode. Action figures was awesome, thought the flirty bar sketch was good too, though it got stale fast.

Weekend Update was decent, agreed that was a hysterical debut story for Pete Davidson. Writer Leslie Jones was funnier than expected too. Che had a shaky (nerves probably) but decent debut. And I like Jost, agreed that he seems more comfortable too, now that he's the senior anchor of the two. I'll never know how Cecily's "girl you wish you never started talking to" bit is funny, it's so annoying and always goes way too long.

Over-all a good start to the season, I'm not a Mooney fan but I even found his "90's family sitcom" sketch decent (granted I was tipsy at the time). It wasn't great, but it was funny how it mocked early 90's PG, formulaic sitcoms I grew up on. The obvious fake grass in the park was a nice touch, reminded me of the back yard on Step-by-Step or something.

Ninja edit: Oh, and Ariana Grande

getbak · 10-09-2014, 04:41 PM

There are reports that Jan Hooks has died. She was 57 years-old.

http://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/c...ead-57-n222501

Displaced Flames fan · 10-09-2014, 05:32 PM

One of the most underappreciated cast members of all time.

troutman · 10-09-2014, 06:56 PM

My favorite was Jan in The Sarcastic Clapping Family:

http://snltranscripts.jt.org/90/90lclapping.phtml

Sorry, no video.

pylon · 10-11-2014, 01:50 AM

Man, this gets you right in the onion button. Beautiful non-comedic SNL skit with Phil Hartman:

http://theconcourse.deadspin.com/wat...ous-1644570315

I always had a massive crush as a teenager on Jan. She was such a gorgeous woman in a non plastic way.

Displaced Flames fan · 10-12-2014, 05:49 AM

Last night NBC played the first Alec Baldwin episode from 1990. Jan Hooks was prominent. The Cowboy in the cafe skit is vintage Jan Hooks. So good.

Machiavelli · 10-12-2014, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pylon

Man, this gets you right in the onion button. Beautiful non-comedic SNL skit with Phil Hartman:

http://theconcourse.deadspin.com/wat...ous-1644570315

I always had a massive crush as a teenager on Jan. She was such a gorgeous woman in a non plastic way.

Yeah, they replayed it on SNL last night. Very poignant, especially considering both died young. Sad but beautiful.

d_phaneuf · 10-12-2014, 01:57 PM

thought last night was the best episode in awhile

the Puppet guy Hader does might be my favorite character in a long time

looooob · 10-12-2014, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Displaced Flames fan

Last night NBC played the first Alec Baldwin episode from 1990. Jan Hooks was prominent. The Cowboy in the cafe skit is vintage Jan Hooks. So good.

yeah thats a brilliant sketch, everyone is good in that one, although Hooks in particular is superb. between airing that episode and the the Love is a Dream tribute, NBC/SNL really nailed it last night

Hooks was always one of my absolute faves (I'm with pylon on this one) glad to see I wasn't alone

nice tribute from Kevin Nealon

http://time.com/3491489/kevin-nealon-jan-hooks/

Daradon · 10-12-2014, 05:16 PM

Little too young to remember Jan Hooks well. Plus, as I have heard reported, she didn't stay around so long. I know a lot of the original cast members from clips and specials and stuff (and even some SCTV) but never ran into her work a lot.

As far as last nights episode, it was fantastic. Many solid sketches, was in tears for a few of them. Of course one would have to enjoy Haders characters, but they brought back the best ones. Always liked the old newscaster and the puppet guy, and of course Stefan. I thought the celebrity game was also very good.

As for Hozier, I was extremely disappointed. I thought with so many different instruments there would be a much larger, fuller sound. But it just focused on his vocals really, which there are a near infinite number of bands with that singing style right now. At times watching the keyboardist, or cellist, or drummer you could watch them play one note or one chord or one simple tune over and over again. Don't know why they were even there. Blech!