James Austin Johnson

• 

  Even Coldplay Couldn't Spoil an Excellent 'SNL' Episode with Pedro Pascal

  February 4, 2023

  PUBLISHED Feb 5, 2023

  Pedro Pascal was a terrific host and the writing staff and cast did everything they could to help him shine, while Coldplay's painful posit...

• 

  Michael B. Jordan Brought 'SNL' to Life While Lil Baby Put It to Sleep

  January 28, 2023

  PUBLISHED Jan 29, 2023

  Michael B. Jordan was certainly a charismatic and affable host who'd clearly bonded with frequent scene partner, Heidi Gardner, while Lil B...

• 

  Aubrey Plaza Showed Her Range on Star-Studded 'SNL' Featuring Amy Poehler, Tony Hawk and More

  January 21, 2023

  PUBLISHED Jan 22, 2023

  Aubrey Plaza was a terrific, funny and fully engaged host, busting out a dynamic array of theatrical skills, while Sam Smith's two performa...

• 

  Cecily Strong Bids Goodbye to 'SNL' with Tearful Final Episode

  December 17, 2022

  PUBLISHED Dec 18, 2022

  Austin Butler was a dynamic and great host, Lizzo charmed as she usually does on Saturday Night Live, and, in a day-of surprise, Cecily Str...

• 

  Dave Chappelle Was Used Sparingly on 'SNL,' While Black Star Shone Brightly

  November 12, 2022

  PUBLISHED Nov 13, 2022

  Saturday Night Live platformed disgraced comedian Dave Chappelle and yet he appeared jovial and sparingly, performing a longer-than-usual m...

• 

  Amy Schumer Rose to the Occasion on 'Saturday Night Live,' Like She Always Does

  November 5, 2022

  PUBLISHED Nov 6, 2022

  Forever rising to the occasion as Saturday Night Live host, Amy Schumer was funny in everything she appeared in (even the half-written stuf...

• 

  Jack Harlow Led a Strong 'SNL' with Cameos from Tom Hanks, Jeff Probst

  October 29, 2022

  PUBLISHED Oct 30, 2022

  Saturday Night Live's season of double duties continued with rapper Jack Harlow serving as both host and musical guest, and he turned up ve...

• 

  'Saturday Night Live' Roasted Trump While Megan Thee Stallion Shone

  October 15, 2022

  PUBLISHED Oct 16, 2022

  Megan Thee Stallion proved herself to be an excellent all-round host and her musical performances were thoughtfully staged, as a season of...