Some thoughts on David Chappelle's recent SNL monolog? Not trying to be intentionally provocative, but I'd like to hear reactions to some of the controversy I am reading.
Some thoughts on David Chappelle's recent SNL monolog? Not trying to be intentionally provocative, but I'd like to hear reactions to some of the controversy I am reading.
I would like to answer this but I don't want a fight so I will let someone else go first.
I hope this does not happen, SNL is an American institution and should continue indefinitely:
https://www.newsweek.com/snl-kenan-t...chaels-1729483
Saturday Night Live has been on air since 1975, but recent comments from stars who work on the show have suggested that the sketch comedy variety series could be coming to an end in the next few years.
Actor Kenan Thompson and creator Lorne Michaels have both stated in recent interviews that the show, which will air its 48th season later this year, could end after its 50th installment.
SNL has featured stars like Pete Davidson, Steve Martin, Dan Aykroyd, Tina Fey and Adam Sandler in its cast, as well as boasting superstar hosts such as Kim Kardashian, Donald Glover and Emma Stone.
So will SNL's 50th season be its last? Newsweek has everything you need to know about what's been said about SNL ending.
Kenan & Kel star Thompson, who is currently SNL's longest-running cast member, recently said that Season 50 might be "a good number to stop at."
Thompson made the comments on Comedy Central's Hell of a Week with Charlamagne Tha God when host Charlamagne informed him of the rumor about SNL ending after its 50th season.
The rumor stems from SNL creator and executive producer Michaels' 2021 interview with Gayle King on CBS Morning. During the interview, Michaels, 77, confirmed he would stay on the show until its 50th anniversary. "I'd like to see that through and I have a feeling that would be a really good time to leave," he said.
Speaking with Charlamagne about these comments, Thompson said: "Is that the rumor? OK, well I need to start planning.
"There could be a lot of validity to that rumor because 50 is a good number to stop at. It's an incredible package."
Aside from a five-year period from 1980-85, Michaels has been running SNL since its launch in 1975. He also executive produces late-night shows The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Late Night with Seth Meyers—both hosted by former Saturday Night Live stars.
Continuing to discuss Michaels' influence on the show, Thompson wouldn't say that the show couldn't continue without him, but said Michaels' departure would open up an "opportunity for a lot of bull**** to come into the game."
"[Michaels] is such a legend that he keeps off those corporate wolves if you will," Thompson said. "They spend a lot of money on that show every week, it's an expensive show but it's a one of a kind thing."
And therein lies the problem with comedy these days. Everyone is afraid to offend someone else - me included.Originally Posted by Tommy
Haven't watched SNL for many years so if it goes away, I won't miss it. As for Chappelle, I guess I am in the minority. I've never found him to be the least bit funny.
Thanks for the anonymous rep comment asshole.
I so miss Don Rickles.And therein lies the problem with comedy these days. Everyone is afraid to offend someone else - me included.
There are no coincidences. Only Ka.
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Please use only the 'I disapprove' option for me. (If it do ya fine.)
All episodes are now streaming on Peacock. So I'm toying with the idea of a project to watch every episode from Season 1 until now
Apparently that's not correct. A lot of the episodes are missing the musical performances and sketches. Some episodes are as short as nine minutes!All episodes are now streaming on Peacock. So I'm toying with the idea of a project to watch every episode from Season 1 until now
NBC has always kept tight control of those old episodes. I remember one with Heather Locklear and Mike Myers where she plays a racist spokesperson for some product and keeps saying offensive things and smiling while angry callers call in. It's a funny sketch but can't find it.
Here it is: https://www.reddit.com/r/LiveFromNew...t_the_quality/
"Are your directions easy to follow or are they just another scam like the Holocaust?"Here it is: https://www.reddit.com/r/LiveFromNew...t_the_quality/
I have not seen that full sketch in decades, you're good, Mae! THanks!
And just getting back to the rumors of SNL ending after the 50th season, again I honestly believe it's an iconic American television institution like The Tonight Show or Meet the Press. It should not be canceled. Also, SNL's next episode will be its 937th. That means if it airs its usual 20-21 episode seasons, it will hit episode 1,000 in its 51st season. No way would NBC not want to get to that.
This song gets stuck in my head all the damn time.
Hearts are tough, she said, most times hearts don't break, and I'm sure that's right . . . but what about then? What about who we were then? What about hearts in Atlantis?
That was pretty funny.
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