Bill Burr hosts a post-election ‘SNL’ that he couldn’t quite lift
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Bill Burr hosts a post-election ‘SNL’ that he couldn’t quite lift

LA Times  

The last time “Saturday Night Live” aired an episode following a Donald Trump presidential election win was on Nov. 12, 2016, when Dave Chappelle hosted. You might think that “SNL” would come out guns blazing to denounce the Trump win, but instead this week’s cold open joked about the president-elect in a different way: with mock flattery. Cast members faced the audience and recounted the results of the election before Kenan Thompson said, “This is why we at ‘SNL’ would like to say to Donald Trump… we have been with you all along!” Cast members including Ego Nwodim and Marcello Hernández joked that everyone in the cast voted for Trump. A muscular, red bandanna-wearing “hot, jacked” version of Trump was introduced by impressionist James Austin Johnson, who said as Trump, “They finally got the body right.” The sketch ended with Dana Carvey returning as fist-pumping, jumping Elon Musk, who said he’s running the country now, which will be like one of his rockets. You’re going through this Rolodex of people that coughed on you, sniffed near you, walked by an Asian or something.” Burr eventually got to election material, beginning by lecturing women: “OK, ladies, you’re 0-2 against this guy.” He suggested female candidates ditch the pantsuits, stop trying to have respect for themselves and “whore it up a little.” He suggested that “ugly women… I mean feminists” won’t want to hear this, but that candidates need to win over swing states by “making a farmer feel like he’s got a shot.

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Stephen Miller Flips Out Over ‘SNL’ Joke About Trump
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Stephen Miller Flips Out Over ‘SNL’ Joke About Trump

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Top Trump adviser Stephen Miller didn’t find the funny in a joke about President Donald Trump on this weekend’s “Saturday Night Live.” The Trump White House deputy chief of staff for policy slammed the NBC sketch show as the “church of woke” after its “Weekend Update” segment anchor Michael Che mocked Trump’s claim that “no president has …

"They have learned nothing": Trumpworld fumes over Tom Hanks' "SNL50" MAGA character
1 month, 2 weeks ago

"They have learned nothing": Trumpworld fumes over Tom Hanks' "SNL50" MAGA character

Salon  

"Saturday Night Live" used its 50th anniversary to bring back many of its most famous cast members and guest hosts and the show's writers made the most of that opportunity. Guest star Tom Hanks reappeared on the long-running sketch "Black Jeopardy" as Doug, a poor, Southern MAGA true-believer who finds a surprising amount of common ground with the show's Black …

Trump supporters lambast SNL over sinister assassination attempt joke; ‘Shame on you Colin’
2 months ago

Trump supporters lambast SNL over sinister assassination attempt joke; ‘Shame on you Colin’

Hindustan Times  

Following Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th President of the US, Saturday Night Live featured a contentious comic sketch about his assassination attempt during its its 'Weekend Update', sparking a lot of criticism. Following an array of controversial jokes from the two comedians, Trump supporters on social media expressed outrage, asking, “When am I supposed to laugh?” Jost delivered a …

Saturday Night Live satirizes Donald Trump's second inauguration
2 months ago

Saturday Night Live satirizes Donald Trump's second inauguration

India Today  

President Donald Trump’s inauguration became the subject of a hilarious spoof on this week’s popular satirical show Saturday Night Live. Being billed as a comedic masterpiece, it referenced Trump's second inauguration and took viewers back to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. President Trump interrupts Lin-Manuel Miranda to address the nation pic.twitter.com/d7PhbxLeII — Saturday Night Live - SNL January …

Dave Chappelle delivers a message to Trump and riffs on Palestine, Diddy and migrants in SNL monologue
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2 months, 1 week ago

Dave Chappelle delivers a message to Trump and riffs on Palestine, Diddy and migrants in SNL monologue

Daily Mail  

Dave Chappelle returned to Saturday Night Live with a message for Donald Trump as he joked about everything from the Los Angeles wildfires to conflict in the Middle East. Dave Chappelle returned to Saturday Night Live with a message for Donald Trump as he joked about everything from the Los Angeles wildfires to conflict in the Middle East The comic …

"Too big to fit outside": "Saturday Night Live" roasts Trump's decision to move inauguration indoors
2 months, 1 week ago

"Too big to fit outside": "Saturday Night Live" roasts Trump's decision to move inauguration indoors

Salon  

Though they'd probably appreciate it if you forgot that Kate McKinnon piano bit, "Saturday Night Live" writers clearly remember what life was like under the first Donald Trump administration. In the cold open of the year's first "SNL" episode, the sketch show satirized the relentless pace of breaking news under the incoming motormouth-in-chief. The show assembled a panel of faux-MSNBC …

"The presidency is no place for petty people": Chappelle reaches out to Trump in "SNL" monologue
2 months, 1 week ago

"The presidency is no place for petty people": Chappelle reaches out to Trump in "SNL" monologue

Salon  

Dave Chappelle kicked off the first Saturday Night Live of the year with a winding 17-minute monologue that touched on the Los Angeles wildfires, Diddy's arrest and the upcoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump. “If you’re a rational thinking person, you have to consider the possibility that God hates these people," Chappelle cracked, before comparing the movie industry's center to …

'Astonished': Conservative baffled as America gets used to 'SNL' parody nominees
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Astonished': Conservative baffled as America gets used to 'SNL' parody nominees

Raw Story  

Donald Trump’s eyebrow-raising cabinet picks for his next administration came under criticism from anti-Trump conservative Tom Nichols, who remarked that the president-elect’s selections appear better qualified for a Saturday Night Live skit than a high-profile government job. Nichols, a retired Naval War College professor, spoke Tuesday in a podcast with The Bulwark, where he told host Tim Miller that he’s …

SNL tries to 'Musk' its way into Trump’s good graces, begging not to be his ‘political enemies’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

SNL tries to 'Musk' its way into Trump’s good graces, begging not to be his ‘political enemies’

Hindustan Times  

SNL's recent cold open started off sounding like a heartfelt apology letter to President-elect Donald Trump, begging not to be listed among his “political enemies.” Kenan Thompson, Bowen Yang, and Colin Jost took a surprisingly supportive turn, claiming they’ve always had Trump’s back—despite their past mockery. Thompson described Trump as a figure who "called for vengeance against his political enemies," …

"Hail Trump": "Saturday Night Live" cast and Dana Carvey as Elon Musk pledge allegiance to the king
4 months, 3 weeks ago

"Hail Trump": "Saturday Night Live" cast and Dana Carvey as Elon Musk pledge allegiance to the king

Salon  

"We have been with you all along!" Now that Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president and is out for revenge against his enemies, the "Saturday Night Live" cast would like to reassure him they're on his side. In fact, "Every single person on this stage voted for you," Marcello Hernández says in Saturday night's cold open. In an …

Trump fans furious after noticing Kamala Harris’s SNL skit is identical to a 2015 Jimmy Fallon sketch
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump fans furious after noticing Kamala Harris’s SNL skit is identical to a 2015 Jimmy Fallon sketch

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump supporters are livid …

SNL’s Kamala Harris skit has Trump fans furious. It’s easy to see why.
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

SNL’s Kamala Harris skit has Trump fans furious. It’s easy to see why.

Slate  

If the crowd that erupted in applause when Kamala Harris showed up on Saturday Night Live this weekend was surprised by her appearance, they might have been the only ones. But the jabs at Harris have been affectionate or toothless or both, either poking fun at her linguistic tics or halfheartedly recycling right-wing attack lines, while the portrayal of Trump …

Comedians question Trump’s podcast appearances: ‘We’re supposed to be... making politicians uncomfortable’
5 months ago

Comedians question Trump’s podcast appearances: ‘We’re supposed to be... making politicians uncomfortable’

LA Times  

“If George Carlin was alive right now and doing a podcast,” asks comic and podcaster Laurie Kilmartin of “The Jackie and Laurie Show,” “would he have Trump on it? And the ones that do push back, Trump’s not going on.” “Hacks” writer and recent Emmy winner Guy Branum concurs. “I wonder if there’s a Trump promo code for 30% off …

Saturday Night Live: SNL’s Kamala Harris and Trump skits fail at political comedy.
5 months, 1 week ago

Saturday Night Live: SNL’s Kamala Harris and Trump skits fail at political comedy.

Slate  

In this fraught political moment, there are few things more jarring than the experience of watching Saturday Night Live in a swing state. Will Ferrell’s George W. Bush and Tina Fey’s Sarah Palin feel more present in some ways than their real-life analogues, who, despite what many might think, never actually said “strategery” or “I can see Russia from my …

Colbert channels his inner Biden - complete with sunglasses - to mock Trump for dance-a-thon town hall
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Colbert channels his inner Biden - complete with sunglasses - to mock Trump for dance-a-thon town hall

The Independent  

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SNL mocks Melania Trump’s absence from campaign trail in Family Feud spoof
5 months, 2 weeks ago

SNL mocks Melania Trump’s absence from campaign trail in Family Feud spoof

The Independent  

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SNL bans Harris and Trump cameos this year not to run afoul of election laws
5 months, 4 weeks ago

SNL bans Harris and Trump cameos this year not to run afoul of election laws

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Saturday Night Live premiered its 50th season over the weekend, …

SNL begins 50th season with soft digs at Kamala Harris 2024 campaign... and harder jabs at Donald Trump
6 months ago

SNL begins 50th season with soft digs at Kamala Harris 2024 campaign... and harder jabs at Donald Trump

Daily Mail  

Saturday Night Live kicked off its 50th season with a series of dry gags, only gently poking fun at both Kamala Harris' and Donald Trump's 2024 election campaigns. SNL alumni Maya Rudolph rejoined the cast as Kamala Harris bringing back her 'fun aunt' aka the 'Funt' persona as the Democratic presidential candidate But the biggest jabs were reserved to James …

‘SNL’ has always taken on politics. Here’s what works – and why
6 months ago

‘SNL’ has always taken on politics. Here’s what works – and why

NPR  

‘SNL’ has always taken on politics. Former president Donald Trump’s references to myths about Haitian immigrants eating pets, his running mate JD Vance’s comments about women without children, Vice President Kamala Harris having to defend stories about working at McDonald’s as a youth – it all seems like stuff which would have been in sketches years ago, instead of real …

Trump’s $399 gold sneakers skewered in SNL skit ‘White Men Can’t Jump’
1 year, 1 month ago

Trump’s $399 gold sneakers skewered in SNL skit ‘White Men Can’t Jump’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Saturday Night Live returned last week after a short break, …

Fox News Panelist Casually Drops Bigoted Bomb On ‘Saturday Night Live’ Cast
1 year, 1 month ago

Fox News Panelist Casually Drops Bigoted Bomb On ‘Saturday Night Live’ Cast

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The “Big Weekend” panelists were discussing Shane Gillis’ return as a guest host to “SNL” this month, nearly five years after the show fired him for resurfaced material called “offensive” by producer Lorne Michaels. “I don’t know if you’re watching it, but in the last five years or so, they’ve really leaned into identity politics over humor,” …

'SNL' Likens Trump-Biden Election To 'Elder Abuse'
1 year, 2 months ago

'SNL' Likens Trump-Biden Election To 'Elder Abuse'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Colin Jost doesn’t want to endorse grandpa-on-grandpa violence. The “Weekend Update” co-host, on the first “Saturday Night Live” of the year, wondered what good could come of another election between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Colin Jost and Michael Che got to roast President Joe Biden and Donald Trump during the first "Weekend Update" of 2024 on …

'SNL's' Trump Begs Voters Not To 'Drop Dead' Until After Elections
1 year, 2 months ago

'SNL's' Trump Begs Voters Not To 'Drop Dead' Until After Elections

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING “Saturday Night Live” had plenty of material to work with as it opened its first episode of 2024 by poking fun at Donald Trump’s ongoing legal challenges. After Fineman’s Habba tried to settle down the crowd, Johnson’s Trump sauntered in and promised to abide by the “horrible gag order” imposed on him by U.S. District Judge Lewis …

Trump Crashes GOP Debate, Relentlessly Mocks His Republican Rivals In 'SNL' Cold Open
1 year, 4 months ago

Trump Crashes GOP Debate, Relentlessly Mocks His Republican Rivals In 'SNL' Cold Open

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Former President Donald Trump scorched fellow GOP rivals at the “Republican kids’ table debate” on “Saturday Night Live.” Johnson’s Trump, who continues to lead the 2024 Republican presidential field in an average of national polls, pressed pause on the third GOP debate to mock the candidates, including Sen. Tim Scott and his girlfriend. He went on to …

‘Saturday Night Live’ takes on Trump’s indictment and Quinta Brunson thanks teachers
1 year, 11 months ago

‘Saturday Night Live’ takes on Trump’s indictment and Quinta Brunson thanks teachers

LA Times  

In another timeline, Quinta Brunson’s comedic web videos would have landed her a “Saturday Night Live” audition and she would have become famous that way, instead of through the ABC sitcom that she created and stars in, “Abbott Elementary.” It’s easy to imagine her as a key player after her performance as host of this week’s “SNL.” Whether she was …

Trump slams SNL after skit of him on the toilet during Jan 6: ‘A bad show that’s not funny or smart’
2 years, 5 months ago

Trump slams SNL after skit of him on the toilet during Jan 6: ‘A bad show that’s not funny or smart’

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Saturday Night Live’s cold …

Former ‘SNL’ star Rob Schneider says show was ‘over’ after this Hillary Clinton skit
2 years, 7 months ago

Former ‘SNL’ star Rob Schneider says show was ‘over’ after this Hillary Clinton skit

LA Times  

Six years, another national election and a new president later, Rob Schneider is still thinking about “Saturday Night Live” and a certain dig at former President Donald Trump. On Saturday, the “Hot Chick” actor and frequent Adam Sandler collaborator appeared on “The Glenn Beck Podcast.” He sounded off on his religion, political divisions and how he tries not to “indoctrinate …

Opinion: The reason ‘SNL’ is so hilarious again? Less Trump
3 years, 3 months ago

Opinion: The reason ‘SNL’ is so hilarious again? Less Trump

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Bill Carter, a media analyst for CNN, covered the television industry for The New York Times for 25 years, and has written four books on TV, including The Late Shift and The War for Late Night. A typical comment, this one from Kelly Lawler at USA Today: “‘SNL’ this season so far has been unexpectedly hilarious, delightful and …

A new 'Trump.' SNL's Johnson attracts attention for mimicry
3 years, 4 months ago

A new 'Trump.' SNL's Johnson attracts attention for mimicry

The Independent  

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The new, Biden-era 'SNL' struggles hard to make fun of 2021
4 years, 2 months ago

The new, Biden-era 'SNL' struggles hard to make fun of 2021

LA Times  

2021 arrived with some pretty big questions: Can we conquer the COVID-19 pandemic? “Saturday Night Live” answered the last of these, at least in part, with its first episode of Joe Biden’s presidency. Despite all the grist — an astounding U.S. Capitol insurrection, Kim and Kanye’s split, Bernie Sanders’ inauguration mittens meme, QAnon idiots in fur, vaccine roll-out blunders, GameStop …

SNL says goodbye to Trump ‘barring reverse Christmas miracle’ with montage featuring some of his worst moments
4 years, 3 months ago

SNL says goodbye to Trump ‘barring reverse Christmas miracle’ with montage featuring some of his worst moments

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Saturday Night Live said “so long, farewell, aufwiedersehn” to President …

'SNL' owes fans better than 4 years of Jim Carrey as Biden
4 years, 4 months ago

'SNL' owes fans better than 4 years of Jim Carrey as Biden

LA Times  

The election is over, at least for 80% of Americans polled or anyone who can count past 270. Despite the aviator glasses, silver hair and “here’s the deal” phraseology, the gregarious Carrey has had a hard time exploiting Biden’s demeanor on the national stage this year — deliberate, controlled and understated. Calling on celebrity ringers to lampoon Washington leaders — …

Trump team’s Four Seasons blunder compared to The Thick of It: ‘I can’t get over how funny this is’
4 years, 4 months ago

Trump team’s Four Seasons blunder compared to The Thick of It: ‘I can’t get over how funny this is’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. On Saturday, Trump announced that he would be holding a "big press conference" at "Four …

Jim Carrey, as Biden, mocks Trump loss on ‘SNL’
4 years, 4 months ago

Jim Carrey, as Biden, mocks Trump loss on ‘SNL’

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — It didn’t take long for “Saturday Night Live” to come up with its comedic take on the presidential election results — complete with Maya Rudolph donning a white suit like Vice President-elect Kamala Harris wore for her acceptance speech. Host Dave Chappelle opened his monologue by lighting a cigarette and calling it “a pretty incredible day.” He …

SNL host Dave Chappelle calls Trump a ‘racist, hilarious son of a b****’ hours after he loses election
4 years, 4 months ago

SNL host Dave Chappelle calls Trump a ‘racist, hilarious son of a b****’ hours after he loses election

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The comedian last presented the sketch show days after Donald Trump became the president in …

Jim Carrey, Maya Rudolph impersonate Joe Biden, Kamala Harris on SNL; Dave Chapelle returns as host
4 years, 4 months ago

Jim Carrey, Maya Rudolph impersonate Joe Biden, Kamala Harris on SNL; Dave Chapelle returns as host

Firstpost  

Host Dave Chappelle opened his Saturday Night Live monologue by lighting a cigarette and calling it “a pretty incredible day.” It didn’t take long for Saturday Night Live to come up with its comedic take on the presidential election results — complete with Maya Rudolph donning a white suit like Vice President-elect Kamala Harris wore for her acceptance speech. pic.twitter.com/ybrPtFAyQM …

SNL opens with 'Macho Man' Trump's loss and Biden-Harris victory speeches
4 years, 4 months ago

SNL opens with 'Macho Man' Trump's loss and Biden-Harris victory speeches

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hours after Joe Biden …

Review: ‘Saturday Night Live’ brings back host Dave Chappelle to bookend four years of Trump
4 years, 4 months ago

Review: ‘Saturday Night Live’ brings back host Dave Chappelle to bookend four years of Trump

LA Times  

To host its first broadcast after the 2020 presidential election, “Saturday Night Live” chose Dave Chappelle, who hosted the first broadcast after the 2016 presidential election. This year, viewers would presumably have turned to NBC’s late night mothership to cap a day of celebration — though Chappelle was no more ready to simply celebrate in 2020 than he was to …

Jack White to replace Morgan Wallen as 'SNL' musical guest
4 years, 5 months ago

Jack White to replace Morgan Wallen as 'SNL' musical guest

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jack White will be the …

Chris Rock Rips Trump In Saturday Night Live Monologue As He Appeals To Voters
4 years, 5 months ago

Chris Rock Rips Trump In Saturday Night Live Monologue As He Appeals To Voters

Huff Post  

Never miss a thing. Comedian Chris Rock got political in his monologue on Saturday Night Live, bashing President Donald Trump and pleading with viewers to vote. First off, he addressed the “elephant in the room: President Trump’s in the hospital from Covid and I just want to say my heart goes out to COVID,” the comedian quipped to laugher from …

'Saturday Night Live' goes political in 46th season opener
4 years, 5 months ago

'Saturday Night Live' goes political in 46th season opener

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy “Saturday Night Live” went political with a parody of this …

5 ways the 2020 election will be shaped by late night comedy
6 years, 1 month ago

5 ways the 2020 election will be shaped by late night comedy

Salon  

Just over four years ago, on February 10, 2015, Jon Stewart, then host of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” announced he was stepping down from his post as the nation’s satirist-in-chief. When Stewart made his announcement, Colbert had previously left his post on Comedy Central to prepare to take over for David Letterman on CBS as host of “The Late …

10 best "Saturday Night Live" political sketches of 2018
6 years, 3 months ago

10 best "Saturday Night Live" political sketches of 2018

Salon  

Because President Donald Trump regularly attacks "Saturday Night Live," the venerable comedy franchise can't simply be viewed as another pop culture property right now. Like all good "Saturday Night Live" political sketches, it works for three reasons: the impersonations are spot-on, from Alec Baldwin's award-winning portray of Trump to Chris Redd's wide-eyed West and Kenan Thompson's incredulous Jim Brown; the …

Taran Killam, former ‘SNL’ star, says Lorne Michaels wanted cast to ease up on Trump
6 years, 5 months ago

Taran Killam, former ‘SNL’ star, says Lorne Michaels wanted cast to ease up on Trump

Associated Press  

Actor and former “Saturday Night Live” cast member Taran Killam said the show’s creator and executive producer Lorne Michaels wanted the cast to make President Trump more “likable” in sketches and was very specific about what he allowed members to say about him. Mr. Killam, who appeared on “SNL” from 2010-2016 and played Mr. Trump on the show until Alec …

'SNL' Alum Says Writers Were Pressured In 2015 To Make Donald Trump 'Likable'
6 years, 5 months ago

'SNL' Alum Says Writers Were Pressured In 2015 To Make Donald Trump 'Likable'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING But things were different as recently as 2015, according to “SNL” alum Taran Killam, who left the show the following year. In fact, Killam claimed this week on Matt Gourley’s “I Was There Too” podcast that at one point, “SNL” creator Lorne Michaels ordered writers not to vilify Trump, who was then a presidential candidate. Michaels, Killam …

'SNL' Does Its Best To Catch Up On A Summer Of Trump Jokes
7 years, 6 months ago

'SNL' Does Its Best To Catch Up On A Summer Of Trump Jokes

Huff Post  

“Saturday Night Live” returned with vengeance in its 43rd season Saturday, doing its best to catch up with President Donald Trump’s escapades over the last few months. “So I skipped the back nine.” During the call, Trump tells Cruz that she should have “paid your bills” and that he couldn’t help the humanitarian crisis on the “island in the water” …

Trump's Graphic Insult Of Cable Host Crosses A Line For Many
7 years, 9 months ago

Trump's Graphic Insult Of Cable Host Crosses A Line For Many

NPR  

Trump's Graphic Insult Of Cable Host Crosses A Line For Many Enlarge this image toggle caption Nicholas Kamm/AFP/Getty Images Nicholas Kamm/AFP/Getty Images Updated at 3:30 p.m. ET President Trump unleashed one of the most vitriolic insults of his presidency Thursday morning, saying MSNBC Morning Joe host Mika Brzezinski was "bleeding badly from a face-lift" while at his Palm Beach, Fla., …

Saturday Night Live, female icons, and impersonation in the time of Donald Trump
8 years, 1 month ago

Saturday Night Live, female icons, and impersonation in the time of Donald Trump

Firstpost  

It wouldn’t be surprising if, at the end of his acting career, Alec Baldwin is remembered more for his portrayal of Donald Trump on Saturday Night Live than for his roles in Beetlejuice, 30 Rock, or anything else in between. But there’s something greater that’s in the works at SNL, something that may have started casually, but has now become …

‘Saturday Night Live’ ratings soar thanks to Baldwin’s Trump and McCarthy’s Spicer
8 years, 1 month ago

‘Saturday Night Live’ ratings soar thanks to Baldwin’s Trump and McCarthy’s Spicer

LA Times  

President Trump is making “Saturday Night Live’s” ratings great again. Saturday’s show, which was hosted by Baldwin and featured several Trump-related sketches as well as jokes on “Weekend Update,” had 10.8 million viewers, the largest SNL audience since Jan. 8, 2011. “People who hate Trump need to gather together and sometimes it’s in the streets and sometimes it’s watching a …

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