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Seasons greetings Conehead nation itsSNL in Review, subbing forTarzan, Tonto and Frankenstein. Thats right, its the annualSaturday Night Liveholiday episode, the last show of 2023. Holiday comedy is one ofSNLs favorite subgenres, the basis for many of the shows classic sketches. For tonights episode, I spoke with an expert: former cast memberAna Gasteyer. Recently, Gasteyers fantastic hybrid act with Keith Lockhart stole the show at Symphony Hall. And thats not even considering the many holiday shows she did while a cast member at 8H....

Plus, “SNL” alum Mike Myers returns as Elon Musk. Tonights column marks the glorious return ofLady Gaga, who is pullingdouble duty as host and musical guest. She previouslyhosted and performed back in season 39! Lady Gaga performs ‘Abracadabra’ on ‘Saturday Night Live’.Credit:Will Heath/NBC via Getty I was like, Wow! There’s the woman behind the mask, the big sunglasses, the wild costumes. She’s a real person, without the pageantry. Lady Gaga performs ‘Killah’ on ‘Saturday Night Live’....

Saturday Night Live/YouTube Greetings, Conehead nation, itsSNLin Review. Or should I say, big hello to Club Chalamet! The iconic young thespian, and burgeoningsinger/rapper, is back for his third stint hosting. Timothée Chalamet delivers his ‘Saturday Night Live’ monologue.Credit:Saturday Night Live/YouTube Previously, he stopped by 8H inseasons 46and49, creating memorable moments like"Tiny Horse." Weathers even met Dylan in the ’80s when he was rehearsing the Never-Ending Tour with bassist Tony Garnier....

And Hozier returned as musical guest. Holly jolly holiday greetings, Conehead nation - itsSNL in Review: the 50th season anniversary recap. The show that is closing out 2024. Martin Short delivers his ‘Saturday Night Live’ monologue.Saturday Night Live The show that unofficially rests one era of American politics, and beckons the next Trump term. Oh, and it isMartin Shorts official entrance intothe Five Timers Club. Short has specialized in December host gigs since he co-hosted with hisThree AmigospalsChevy ChaseandSteve Martinway back in 1986....

Billie Eilish also graced Studio 8H as the musical guest. Hey, Coneheads itsSNL50 in Review: the anniversary season recap. Speaking of,Beetlejuice Beetlejuice a long-delayed legacyquel is out in theaters and apparently not terrible. Michael Keaton gives his ‘Saturday Night Live’ monologue.Saturday Night Live/Youtube I have not seen it, in part out of fear. If nothing else, it justifies Keatons fourth hosting appearance. As former cast member Gary Kroeger recently noted to me: SNLunderstands its legacy and its roots....

The stand-up comedian makes his SNL debut with musical guest Foo Fighters. Horror comedy is an illusive brand of humor, lots of hits and a ton of misses. I am joined tonight by former cast member Gary Kroeger. Nate Bargatze hosts ‘SNL’.NBC When I was on the show the best examples were George Carlin and Eddie Murphy. Both transcended easy definitions, but they knew where the joke was no matter what they were doing....

Fresh out the box. Stop, look, and watch. Ready yet, get set. Ramy Youssef hosts ‘SNL’.Saturday Night Life/YouTube He has a new stand-up special,More Feelings. Travis Scott, who performed back in season 44 when Awkwafina hosted, returns as the musical guest. FormerSNLcast memberJeff Richardsis providing some thoughts on tonights episode. Scroll down to find out what lands in the cold open, and what gets regulated to Weekend Update! Cold Open Its Easter, the celebration of the rebirth of Christ....

The stand-up comedian was joined by musical guest Tate McRae. Conehead nation, come to order: It’sSNLin Review, back to our regularly scheduled programming. Here are thebest and worst momentsfrom the big show. Shane Gillis hosts ‘Saturday Night Live’.Credit:Will Heath/NBC “I love this cast that’s the best part,” he says. “It’s like watching your team get better. It’s fun to watch.” He previously hosted aroundthis time last season. Guess in Trump’s America, his return was inevitable....

Plus, Alec Baldwin makes a cameo appearance! It’sSNL in Reviewtime, Conehead Nation! Timothee Chalametmade his hosting debut nearly three years ago, back in 2020. Timothée Chalamet on ‘Saturday Night Live’.nbcsnl/x (Check out myrecap here.) ThatLorne Michaelsis one savvy operator. He says: “I just loved the first one so much, it was perfect as it was. Gene Wilder was so perfect and weird funny and quirky. Just really fun to watch....

The “Road House” star decided to remind everyone he can sing. Here we are, Conehead nation! over the past 20 episodes. Jake Gyllenhaal on ‘Saturday Night Live’.Saturday Night Live/YouTube Kristen Wiig as the guest host and Maya the other night? Bold and crazy - they were in their playground. Season 49 concludes in 3…2…1. He namedrops Elaine fromSeinfeld AKA formerSNLcast memberJulia Louis Dreyfus. Trump gets into his veep candidates. Devon Walker returns as Senator Tim Scott....

Mk.gee joined as musical guest. Welcome to the post-electionSaturday Night Livein review. We live in a new world order. Bill Burr delivers his ‘Saturday Night Live’ monologue.Saturday Night Live Will we see anotherKate McKinnonas Hillary at the piano moment, earnestlybelting out Leonard Cohen? Former cast member Gary Kroeger opined to me: This election was the9/11 of justice in America. Imitating Trump or[Kamala] Harrisand whatever post election satire is out there just isnt funny....

Aykroyd earned five Emmy nominations during his tenure, winning for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series in 1977. He left the show in 1979 to find success on the big screen. He also did hit impressions of Henry Kissinger, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Captain James T. Kirk. Credit:NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Belushi became a film star while still onSaturday Night Live, leadingNational Lampoon’s Animal Housein 1978. The following year, he left the sketch show alongside Aykroyd, his close friend and frequent collaborator....

Less than six months beforeSaturday Night Livedebuted, Saigon fell. The shows first episode was only a year and change removed from Nixons resignation. But of course it’s the 50th.Jean Smartwill be there. Jean Smart delivers her ‘Saturday Night Live’ opening monologue.Saturday Night Life/YouTube The 2024 election is weeks away. With more attention than usual, will they establish the right tone for this season? Nothing beats whenSNLis firing on all cylinders....