Mikey Day

Ramy Youssef Charmed 'Saturday Night Live,' While Travis Scott Barely Showed Up
March 30, 2024
PUBLISHED Mar 31, 2024
Ramy Youssef was a wonderful and funny host, and, between his Auto-Tuned voice and darkly lit stage, Travis Scott was hiding in plain sight...
Josh Brolin and Ariana Grande Hit a High Note on 'SNL'
March 9, 2024
PUBLISHED Mar 10, 2024
In his third outing, Josh Brolin was an affable and excellent guest host, going clothing-optional for the sake of comedy. Ariana Grande was...
A Solid 'SNL' Overcame So-So Showings by Shane Gillis and 21 Savage
February 24, 2024
PUBLISHED Feb 25, 2024
Despite the uproar over 'Saturday Night Live' booking Shane Gillis to host this episode after they infamously hired and then days later...
Ayo Edebiri's Excellent Hosting Marred by Controversy on Frustrating 'SNL'
February 3, 2024
PUBLISHED Feb 5, 2024
It's so frustrating that a tremendous hosting turn by the great Ayo Edebiri will also be remembered for platforming hateful figures...
Dakota Johnson and Justin Timberlake Were 50 Shades of Unfunny on 'SNL'
January 27, 2024
PUBLISHED Jan 28, 2024
Dakota Johnson's halting cadence created comedic tension in a slew of sketches that didn’t land so well (though most of the remotes...
Adam Driver and Olivia Rodrigo Flipped the Script on an Excellent 'Saturday Night Live'
December 9, 2023
PUBLISHED Dec 10, 2023
By taking every ridiculous premise as seriously as a great, focused actor can, Adam Driver is already a hall-of-fame Saturday Night Live ho...
Jason Momoa and Tate McRae Carried a Strong 'SNL' with Gusto
November 18, 2023
PUBLISHED Nov 19, 2023
Jason Momoa was pure positivity as a spirited return host, while Calgary's Tate McRae made her Saturday Night Live debut, doing what she do...
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...