comedy reviews

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  Jack White's Electrifying 'SNL' Performance Couldn't Quite Save an Off-Kilter Episode

  February 25, 2023

  PUBLISHED Feb 26, 2023

  Utilizing very few members of its sizeable cast this week, Saturday Night Live welcomed both Woody Harrelson and Jack White to its Five-Tim...

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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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  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...

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  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...

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  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...

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  'SNL' Had Its Best Show This Season Thanks to Steve Martin, Martin Short and Brandi Carlile

  December 10, 2022

  PUBLISHED Dec 11, 2022

  With Steve Martin and Martin Short ready to be playful and dark for some well-written sketches, Brandi Carlile rising to the occasion again...

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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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  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...