Michael Longfellow

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  Nate Bargatze and Foo Fighters Shone on a 'Saturday Night Live' Mired in Flubs

  October 28, 2023

  PUBLISHED Oct 29, 2023

  Ingenious, unassuming stand-up Nate Bargatze had his hands full acting in decent sketches, Foo Fighters conjured their younger, poppy alt-r...

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  Michael Che Gloriously Pranks Colin Jost on April Fool's 'SNL' Episode with Quinta Brunson

  April 1, 2023

  PUBLISHED Apr 2, 2023

  Quinta Brunson was an astounding and dedicated host and Lil Yachty brought us to the dark side of the moon on a rather stellar April Fool's...

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  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...

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  Keke Palmer Brought Her Best to 'SNL,' Although SZA Didn't

  December 3, 2022

  PUBLISHED Dec 4, 2022

  Keke Palmer was an engaged, multifaceted and superb host with a big secret to share, while SZA's otherworldly talent as a singer was unders...

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  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...

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  Brendan Gleeson Overcame Awkward 'SNL' Monologue for Some Great Sketches

  October 8, 2022

  PUBLISHED Oct 9, 2022

  Brendan Gleeson overcame some initial monologue awkwardness and emerged as a fine, committed host, while Willow's musical performances woul...

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  'SNL' Returns with Strong Season 48 Premiere and a Kendrick Lamar Performance for the Ages

  October 1, 2022

  PUBLISHED Oct 2, 2022

  Miles Teller was a vibrant and well-utilized host on a mostly well-written season premiere, and Kendrick Lamar conjured two musical perform...