comedy reviews

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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...

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  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...

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  '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...

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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...