QUICK! turn on SNL now. one of best openings ever, re Bush

[Gabi Hayes]

hurry

[Gabi Hayes]

1. in which he lists all the reasons the critics were wrong about invading Iraq

[Gabi Hayes]

2. too late....those in other time zones, make sure you see it, tape it, etc.

this was right up there with the sketch done during the 2000 election, with Bush hiding under the WH desk. the one about the future, with the Capitol building in flames, outside the window behind his back, etc.

[Gabi Hayes]

4. Actually, this is 2007's final episode, which was one of the best in recent

memory, which isn't saying much, I know, but there are some amazingly funny sketches, bordering on sublime, including an interview done in "Italian" by genius Bill Haider (sp), who could be a reincarnation of Marcello Mastroianni

seriously...watch

[Hissyspit]

3. How many freaking cast members are there now?

Now they're getting around to doing "cutting edge" political humor again?

[Gabi Hayes]

5. way too many, almost all forgettable. with a very few exceptions, the only

ones who are funny are the women

the 'new' one, Wiig, I think, is amazing; a Lucille Ball with talent. she actually does great facial expressions without mugging, as is the case with most 'actresses'

[Hissyspit]

7. I noticed her in the credits. I will watch for her.

This reminds me of the classic SCTV sketch, where they do an intro to a very "SNL-like" sketch show and there are so many cast members being introduced that they run out of time for the show.

I've liked Amy Poehler since I saw her on Conan O'Brien many years ago.

[DURHAM D]

8. Agree - she was the only reason I watched this past year. eom

[Gabi Hayes]

10. "Aunt Linda" on now, Wiig

reviewing movies

[DesertRat]

12. I love her Target lady too.

:)

[Breeze54]

6. The SNL opener is always "cutting edge" and relevant

http://www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Live/

Zach Braff Monologue (6/23/07) (not the opening skit)

Watch Now http://www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Live/video/#cat=new&sec=1a&mea=109908

[Gabi Hayes]

9. WADR, don't agree with the always relevant/cutting edge, but....

that's clearly a matter of taste....I don't find much of the show funny, or even watchable, for the most part, opening sketches included, but as I said, YMMV

IMO, even the relevant stuff, in large part, hasn't been very funny, especially w/o a Bush portrayal in the league of Will Ferrell

thanks for the links!

[DesertRat]

11. Thanks for the heads up. It's on in 20 minutes here.

:thumbsup:

[Gabi Hayes]

13. yr wlcm... curious to see what you think. I was surprised at

how funny I thought so many sketches were.

I usually find it mostly unwatchable