I didn't find the sketch funny at all. And the character breaks seemed forced. What made the Carol Burnett breaks funny was the involuntary hilarity that occurred mostly between Harvey Korman and Tim Conway. Conway was arguably one of the funniest comedians of that era, and it seemed genuine when Korman would attempt to stifle his laughter.
They broke me in a different way when they had Alec Baldwin do his terrible Trump impersonation, instead of going with Darrel Hammond, who was terrific, but not overtly political enough for Lorne.
Also, an alleged comedic sketch show, paying homage to Hillary Clinton. You can tread into Stephen Colbert territory if you want. But you won't be funny anymore.
I was born in 1962. I grew up watching the Carol Burnett show with Harvey Corman, Tim Conway and the crew , they were funny😂.
when I got a little older, I was excited I could stay up until 11 o’clock and watch Saturday Night Live. But they were not nearly as funny as Carol Burnett show never have been never will be
And Carol Burnett's show is still funny. Even when you know what's coming. Including and perhaps especially when the cast experiences the laughter as well.
I have only watched it once in the last decade or so—when Eddie Murphy made a guest appearance. Eddie was the funniest cast member ever and he did not disappoint.
Nobody watches these sketches so it doesn't really matter what happens in them. Typical SNL viewing: Cold open/monologue >> ff >> musical guest if you are into them >> ff >> weekend update >> ff >> musical guest >> ff >> check out what Chloe fineman is wearing at the cast sign off. Delete
Kate McKinnon was famous for breaking other people while she stayed firmly in character. (I think she broke Gosling more than once….in a single sketch!!😂). I used to love watching that play out …because while the people around her were doubling up, she never gave an inch. Amazing talent!
And of course…one of the most iconic sketches “More Cowbell” - which is absolutely fantastic on its own - is actually made better by both Fallon and Kattan breaking hard…feels like they’re paying homage to the insane comedic genius of the writers and actors in that sketch!
This has been probably the worst season for SNL I can remember. That scene with Padilla and Gosling was one of the few times I can remember laughing in a while. And I’m not one of those “It hasn’t been funny since Belushi died!” either. That era had hits and misses as well. But if all they have left is getting the cast to break maybe it’s time to call it a day.
Twenty years ago? How about 50? NBC Saturday Night had A Film By Gary Weiss in just about every early episode that served the same purpose, only no little rectangles to watch them on,
Albert Brooks would also beg to differ. The real reason the Lonely Island shorts were revolutionary was because up to then, NBC was ruthless about anyone posting clips of the show on YouTube. Lonely Island finally opened their eyes to the publicity value of having their stuff out there.
Having watched the shows evolution from its inception in the mid 70s to today, I find the show is rarely funny. We usually tape it, so we can fast forward through all the Duff. Usually only watched the cold open, the opening monologue, and we try and stay up until we end update. But I think the show has lost much of its bite.
I watch and enjoy most episodes of SNL. This skit was cute because it like showed they were trying to get each other.
I feel like Chloe Fineman has been trying to force a break in every skit she’s been in recently. It feels totally different from actually breaking. Like she’s trying to get a Heidi Gardner reaction.
I didn't find the sketch funny at all. And the character breaks seemed forced. What made the Carol Burnett breaks funny was the involuntary hilarity that occurred mostly between Harvey Korman and Tim Conway. Conway was arguably one of the funniest comedians of that era, and it seemed genuine when Korman would attempt to stifle his laughter.
exactly. this is how i felt too lmao it was soo forced
They broke me in a different way when they had Alec Baldwin do his terrible Trump impersonation, instead of going with Darrel Hammond, who was terrific, but not overtly political enough for Lorne.
Also, an alleged comedic sketch show, paying homage to Hillary Clinton. You can tread into Stephen Colbert territory if you want. But you won't be funny anymore.
Yeah Baldwin sucked at playing trump. James Austin Johnson freaking NAILS trump though.
Check out the number of views on some of those old Carol Burnett skits. They’re golden.
I'd watch any Carol Burnett sketch over any SNL sketch.
Carol was awesome. The humor is in being able to laugh at oneself no matter how hard you tried not to. It had its time and place.
I was born in 1962. I grew up watching the Carol Burnett show with Harvey Corman, Tim Conway and the crew , they were funny😂.
when I got a little older, I was excited I could stay up until 11 o’clock and watch Saturday Night Live. But they were not nearly as funny as Carol Burnett show never have been never will be
Breaking is the entire point of Colin Jost reading lines written by Michael Che.
SNL and it’s “humor” has escaped me for the past couple of decades…
And Carol Burnett's show is still funny. Even when you know what's coming. Including and perhaps especially when the cast experiences the laughter as well.
I have only watched it once in the last decade or so—when Eddie Murphy made a guest appearance. Eddie was the funniest cast member ever and he did not disappoint.
Nobody watches these sketches so it doesn't really matter what happens in them. Typical SNL viewing: Cold open/monologue >> ff >> musical guest if you are into them >> ff >> weekend update >> ff >> musical guest >> ff >> check out what Chloe fineman is wearing at the cast sign off. Delete
Kate McKinnon was famous for breaking other people while she stayed firmly in character. (I think she broke Gosling more than once….in a single sketch!!😂). I used to love watching that play out …because while the people around her were doubling up, she never gave an inch. Amazing talent!
And of course…one of the most iconic sketches “More Cowbell” - which is absolutely fantastic on its own - is actually made better by both Fallon and Kattan breaking hard…feels like they’re paying homage to the insane comedic genius of the writers and actors in that sketch!
This has been probably the worst season for SNL I can remember. That scene with Padilla and Gosling was one of the few times I can remember laughing in a while. And I’m not one of those “It hasn’t been funny since Belushi died!” either. That era had hits and misses as well. But if all they have left is getting the cast to break maybe it’s time to call it a day.
Twenty years ago? How about 50? NBC Saturday Night had A Film By Gary Weiss in just about every early episode that served the same purpose, only no little rectangles to watch them on,
Albert Brooks would also beg to differ. The real reason the Lonely Island shorts were revolutionary was because up to then, NBC was ruthless about anyone posting clips of the show on YouTube. Lonely Island finally opened their eyes to the publicity value of having their stuff out there.
This sketch did turn out funny as hell.
I was embarrassingly snorting.
Has Lorne Michael ever realized he wasn't talented enough for Carol Burnett?
Having watched the shows evolution from its inception in the mid 70s to today, I find the show is rarely funny. We usually tape it, so we can fast forward through all the Duff. Usually only watched the cold open, the opening monologue, and we try and stay up until we end update. But I think the show has lost much of its bite.
I watch and enjoy most episodes of SNL. This skit was cute because it like showed they were trying to get each other.
I feel like Chloe Fineman has been trying to force a break in every skit she’s been in recently. It feels totally different from actually breaking. Like she’s trying to get a Heidi Gardner reaction.