nowandlater September 23, 2014 Share September 23, 2014 (edited) TMZ reports this is Kenan's last season. Someone at SNL denies it, saying cast changes are never announced 'til season's end. TMZ said Kenan intends to leave after this season. An SNL spokesperson responded by saying the report “is inaccurate as the season hasn’t even started and cast decisions aren’t made until the end of the season.” But the SNL spokesperson totally dodged the TMZ article. If he intends to leave and he's not contracted for next year, Lorne Michaels and his "cast decisions" don't matter at all. The TMZ article is about Kenan planning to leave. The SNL response is about Lorne making casting decisions. Two separate but not unrelated things. Edited September 23, 2014 by nowandlater Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-399661
vb68 September 23, 2014 Author Share September 23, 2014 (edited) TMZ reports this is Kenan's last season. Someone at SNL denies it, saying cast changes are never announced 'til season's end. I think it's funny that someone at SNL felt the need to comment on it today. What was the point? We know they have a full season to go until they will have to deal with this. Duh. But this sorta proves Kenan is correct that Lorne doesn't want to let him go. My impression is that Kenan felt he had to get in front of this and put his decision out now so when Lorne comes asking him to stay again, Kenan can say he's already made his choice. And not a whole day goes by, and they still try to pull him back in.... Edited September 23, 2014 by vb68 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-399812
helenamonster September 23, 2014 Share September 23, 2014 Let him go, SNL. Let him fly free. If Lorne likes him so much, I'm sure he'll produce a sitcom for him to be on. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-399994
Princess Sparkle September 23, 2014 Share September 23, 2014 Even though I know it's time for him to go, it still makes me sad that this is (pretty much) Keenan's last season. I remember All That debuting when I was a kid, so at this point in life, I have literally watched Keenan do sketch comedy for 20 years. Seeing him every week always makes me happy that someone who I saw hone his craft as a kid finally made it to the "big stage" (if you will). Eh, I guess I'm just feeling nostalgic this morning, but Keenan very strongly reminds me of my childhood, so I've always had a fondness for him. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-400732
nowandlater September 23, 2014 Share September 23, 2014 Statement from TMZ: “SNL says our story is ‘inaccurate as the season hasn’t even started and cast decisions aren’t made until the end of the season.’ But as we reported … this is not an SNL decision — it’s Kenan’s decision, and we know he’s already made it.” I think that Lorne and SNL don't like cast members announcing they're leaving at the beginning of the season because they don't want it to turn into a season-long swan song. It's okay to announce before your last show, but not before your last 20 shows! I mean, does Kenan get extra "What Up With Thats" this season? It just becomes a distraction. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-401302
vb68 September 23, 2014 Author Share September 23, 2014 I mean, does Kenan get extra "What Up With Thats" this season? Without Jason Sudeikis there (or Bill Hader either) on some type of regular basis, I would really doubt it. They didn't do it last season did they? FWIW, I don't see Sudeikis being one who ever cameos that much at all. He just doesn't seem the type. I get the overall point, though. I can understand them being unhappy he did that. And they sorta went through that last year with Seth, and yes, I think it was a HUGE distraction. I wonder if they already start to phase Kenan out. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-401486
nowandlater September 23, 2014 Share September 23, 2014 OK, I did a little digging, and I've uploaded a clip from "SNL on Stern" in which Lorne gushes about Kenan (followed by an interview with Kenan). *FYI: SNL on Stern is a 25-30 hour radio documentary that ran on Howard Stern's Sirius channel in 2011, featuring 30 years of interviews with SNL stars, plus fresh commentary with Lorne. A Stern producer interviewed Lorne, not Stern.) 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-402214
DowntonStabby September 23, 2014 Share September 23, 2014 Looks like there's more writing staff turnover, including Mike O'Brien (though he may be a guest writer/pre-taped performer), Leslie Jones, and Paula Pell (because of The Nest, I'm guessing?), among the others listed: http://splitsider.com/2014/09/leslie-jones-mike-obrien-lakendra-tookes-and-more-have-left-the-snl-writing-staff/ 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-402293
Princess Sparkle September 24, 2014 Share September 24, 2014 They updated the story to say that Leslie Jones said she's not leaving the writing staff. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-404172
DowntonStabby September 24, 2014 Share September 24, 2014 Glad to hear Leslie Jones isn't leaving. Surprised about Mike O'Brien, though... 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-405304
Toaster Strudel November 3, 2014 Share November 3, 2014 I would die happy if Martin Short were to return as a host, his 2012 Xmas special was the best episode ever. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-527841
helenamonster November 3, 2014 Share November 3, 2014 I find it interesting that in the promos for the Sarah Silverman show, Sarah made a joke about being the first woman to host this season, with Taran trying to explain to her that it was only the second episode and the male-female hosting ratio so far was even. And now we're almost six episodes into the season and Sarah is still the only female host so far. Oh, this show. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-528422
nowandlater November 3, 2014 Share November 3, 2014 I find it interesting that in the promos for the Sarah Silverman show, Sarah made a joke about being the first woman to host this season, with Taran trying to explain to her that it was only the second episode and the male-female hosting ratio so far was even. And now we're almost six episodes into the season and Sarah is still the only female host so far. Oh, this show. I was going to make that exact same comment. Yeah, what's up with 1 female and 5 males???? I should also point out that Carrey, Rock and Harrelson are all hosts who hosted in the 90s, but not in the decade of the 2000s. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-528986
cpcathy November 3, 2014 Share November 3, 2014 I would die happy if Martin Short were to return as a host, his 2012 Xmas special was the best episode ever. For me, it was Jimmy Fallon's first Christmas show. Just aces all around. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-531074
Princess Sparkle November 11, 2014 Share November 11, 2014 I'm not sure where this goes (here or media) but this seems as good as any - I just heard Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson's new song on the radio, and now I am insanely excited for their performance in two weeks. If there's one person that's always sounded fantastic on the show, and gives a high energy performance, it's Bruno Mars, and I can't wait to see him KILL IT on the Cameron Diaz episode. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-555961
theredhead77 November 12, 2014 Share November 12, 2014 I'm just going to hope The Californians comes back. I know it's a pipe dream since many of the participants are no longer on the show. But as someone who is from the area and takes all those convoluted freeway routes it's frelling hilarious. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-557563
cpcathy November 12, 2014 Share November 12, 2014 I'm from the area as well and I find the Californians hilarious. They described once the route to get out of Simi Valley and it was absolutely correct! 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-559992
theredhead77 November 13, 2014 Share November 13, 2014 I'm from the area as well and I find the Californians hilarious. They described once the route to get out of Simi Valley and it was absolutely correct! Someone on the internet dissected them awhile ago and they were all correct down to the alternate routes. I would have loved to see one covering the 405/22/605 closures or Carmegeddon. Apparently Fred Armisen wrote Californians, so maybe I'll get my wish if he comes back to host. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-562428
cpcathy November 13, 2014 Share November 13, 2014 Bill Hader said in an interview that he and Fred were riffing prior to the table read, using those voices and that's how Californians came about. Then Fred would constantly try to crack Bill up. It's always my favorite part of the sketch--"whatareyoudoinhere?" 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-563490
DollEyes November 15, 2014 Share November 15, 2014 (edited) In my homage to the 2015 film awards season, I would love to see either Michael Keaton, Eddie Redmayne or Benedict Cumberbatch host, to name three. If BC hosts, the opening monologue could feature him teaching the cast and the musical guest(s) how to pronounce his name, with varying degrees of success/epic fails. Edited November 15, 2014 by DollEyes 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-569893
cpcathy November 16, 2014 Share November 16, 2014 Well, since Cumby just proved he can do impressions and be very funny, Lorne should take notice. He seems like he would be a great host. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-570657
editorgrrl November 20, 2014 Share November 20, 2014 Not Cumberbatch, but Martin Freeman. James Franco, Martin Freeman, and Amy Adams will be the final three Saturday Night Live hosts of the year, NBC announced Thursday. Franco will host the Dec. 6 show with Nicki Minaj as musical guest. The following week, Hobbit and Sherlock star Freeman will be accompanied by Charli XCX. Adams will host the final show before Christmas Dec. 20 with musical guest One Direction. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-585901
cpcathy November 20, 2014 Share November 20, 2014 (edited) Oh, OK. Is he or has he ever been funny? In the words of Amy Poehler as Dakota Fanning, "I'm not familiar." Edited November 20, 2014 by cpcathy 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-585926
editorgrrl November 20, 2014 Share November 20, 2014 Oh, OK. Is he or has he ever been funny? In the words of Amy Poehler as Dakota Fanning, "I'm not familar." The Office! 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-585986
cpcathy November 20, 2014 Share November 20, 2014 Oh yeah, Brit Office, of course. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-586160
vb68 November 20, 2014 Author Share November 20, 2014 Bringing this over from the media thread: Franco and Minaj on the same show. There's plenty of cra-cra potential to make this one interesting. I just can't shake this image I have of Anne Hathaway up in the balcony tossing insults at James Franco all night. Heh. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-586695
Spartan Girl November 21, 2014 Share November 21, 2014 I would LOVE to see that. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-589077
fastiller November 21, 2014 Share November 21, 2014 Oh, OK. Is he or has he ever been funny? In the words of Amy Poehler as Dakota Fanning, "I'm not familiar." The Office! Oh yeah, Brit Office, of course. Also - The World's End. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-589687
Snlwatcher97 March 3, 2015 Share March 3, 2015 My Top 10 Most Wanted SNL Hosts 10.Michael Bay9.Karlie Kloss8.Stephen Amell7.Grant Gustin6.Ryan Higa5.Jenna Marbles4.Matthew Santoro3.Brittany Furlan2.Miranda Sings1.Markiplier Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-887576
BoogieBurns March 4, 2015 Share March 4, 2015 Just one: Adam Scott with musical guest U2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-887739
BatmanBeatles March 4, 2015 Share March 4, 2015 Tom Hiddleston Chris Evans Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-887939
vb68 March 4, 2015 Author Share March 4, 2015 Meryl Streep. I also would love to see Lily Tomlin host again. I want to see what she and Kate could do together. Kate was very clear at The Kennedy Center Honors that Lily is her hero. And for Marvel guys, Robert Downey Jr. needs to come back. After that Rolling Stone article, he has something to prove. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-888262
LADreamr March 4, 2015 Share March 4, 2015 Bill Hader back... as often as he's willing. Besides him, Thomas Lennon. I don't think he's ever hosted, and he would be great. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-888319
Miss Scarlet March 4, 2015 Share March 4, 2015 Ty Burrell from Modern Family would be a good fit. He's funny, has great timing and is an SNL superfan. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-890242
Snlwatcher97 March 4, 2015 Share March 4, 2015 (edited) Another My Top 10 Most Wanted SNL Hosts 10.KingBach9.Chris Evans8.Will Arnett7.D-Trix (TheDominicShow)6.Nick Offerman5.Stephen Colbert4.Candice Swanepoel3.Miles Teller2.Benedict Cumberbach1.Jimmy Kimmel Edited March 4, 2015 by Snlwatcher97 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-891408
HelenBaby March 7, 2015 Share March 7, 2015 My Top 10 Most Wanted SNL Hosts 10.Michael Bay 9.Karlie Kloss 8.Stephen Amell 7.Grant Gustin 6.Ryan Higa 5.Jenna Marbles 4.Matthew Santoro 3.Brittany Furlan 2.Miranda Sings 1.Markiplier OMG your list makes me feel ancient. I know Michael Bay and I think I know who Stephen Amell might be, but I couldn't pick any of these people out of a lineup. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-900857
DollEyes March 7, 2015 Share March 7, 2015 I would love to see Idris Elba, Michael Fassbender and Taraji P. Henson host. If someone from a CW show must host, IMO it should be Golden Globe winner Gina Rodriguez from Jane the Virgin, the network's one and so far only major acting award winner. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-901446
vb68 March 7, 2015 Author Share March 7, 2015 I know Stephen Amell is campaigning for it. He made a plea on Seth's show. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-901853
Snlwatcher97 March 8, 2015 Share March 8, 2015 OMG your list makes me feel ancient. I know Michael Bay and I think I know who Stephen Amell might be, but I couldn't pick any of these people out of a lineup. Lol! Well, Karlie Kloss is a Victoria Secret Model, Grant Gustin plays Barry Allen/The Flash on CW's The Flash, Ryan Higa, Jenna Marbles, Matthew Santoro, Brittany Furlan, Mirnada Sings and Markipiler are all Youtubers. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-902825
Snlwatcher97 April 22, 2015 Share April 22, 2015 My predictions for the last three shows of the season are Scarlett Johansson/Rihanna (May 2nd) Grant Gustin/Chris Brown (May 9th) Karile Kloss/Taylor Swift (May 16th) Make your predictions below! 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-1065491
opus April 22, 2015 Share April 22, 2015 Man, May already. Three more shows and 40 is done. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-1065500
helenamonster April 22, 2015 Share April 22, 2015 My prediction for the season finale is Jon Hamm/Florence + the Machine. Him because Mad Men is ending and I think they usually like to cap off the season with an alum and/or recurring host, and them because their album drops the first week of June. Although this may be more wishful thinking than an actual, thought-out prediction, but whatever. I find it odd how much the show has been struggling to book musical guests more than a couple weeks ahead lately. I think this is at least the third time over the past two seasons that they've officially announced a host with no attached musical guest until closer to when the show airs. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-1065563
Actionmage April 22, 2015 Share April 22, 2015 Scarlet Johansson/ Rihanna on May 2nd, I like, so I'll copy that. (All props to snlwatcher97!) Jonny Lee Miller/ Little Big Town (May 9th) Charlie Cox or Vincent D'onofrio/ Ludacris (May 16th) 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-1065608
Maverick April 23, 2015 Share April 23, 2015 ScarJo will probably be too busy doing press for Avengers during the week leading up to the release so I'm not sure she'd be able to do May 2nd. Jon Hamm is a good guess for the finale. He hasn't hosted in a while and Mad Men is ending. I I like his SNL episodes, but if the stuff that's coming out about his college frat boy antics are even halfway true I don't care if he's never on again. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-1067170
Princess Sparkle April 23, 2015 Share April 23, 2015 (edited) ScarJo will probably be too busy doing press for Avengers during the week leading up to the release so I'm not sure she'd be able to do May 2nd.ScarJo is already the announced host for May 2nd. The musical guest still hasn't been announced yet though. I'm also hoping we're getting Jon Hamm before the end of the season, and I'm assuming it will be for the finale. I would really love to see that man host again. I'm also trying to look at big movies coming out over the next few weeks - with the HUGE promotion effort Sophia Vergara and Reese Witherspoon have been going through for Hot Persuit, I wouldn't be surprised if we see one of them hosting an episode before the end of the season. Edited April 23, 2015 by Princess Sparkle 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-1067866
helenamonster April 23, 2015 Share April 23, 2015 Jon Hamm is a good guess for the finale. He hasn't hosted in a while and Mad Men is ending. I I like his SNL episodes, but if the stuff that's coming out about his college frat boy antics are even halfway true I don't care if he's never on again. I hadn't heard about this so I looked it up, and just...WE WERE ROOTING FOR YOU. WE WERE ALL ROOTING FOR YOU. Seriously, Hamm? Of all the jags you could have been, it was violently hazing frat boy jag? Why do you hurt me in this way? The promotional tours for Pitch Perfect 2 have started (I think the movie comes out May 15). I'd love to see Anna Kendrick host again. If not her, then I think Rebel Wilson, Brittany Snow, and Elizabeth Banks would also be great choices. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-1068997
vb68 April 23, 2015 Author Share April 23, 2015 I'm also trying to look at big movies coming out over the next few weeks - with the HUGE promotion effort Sophia Vergara and Reese Witherspoon have been going through for Hot Persuit, I wouldn't be surprised if we see one of them hosting an episode before the end of the season. Excellent call. I bet anything that Sofia shows up too. The Jon Hamm stuff just makes me sad. Always liked him. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-1070143
Princess Sparkle April 23, 2015 Share April 23, 2015 I was half right - based on the post in the media thread, Reese Witherspoon will be the week after ScarJo, but instead of Hamm to close out the season, we have Louis CK. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-1070360
Spartan Girl April 27, 2015 Share April 27, 2015 You know I was really hoping that Chris Evans or RDJ would host to promote the Avengers 2. Nothing wrong with Scarlett, but she's already hosted 3 times already... Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-1082076
Bruinsfan April 27, 2015 Share April 27, 2015 Unfamiliarity with Evans and familiarity with RDJ may have kept them from taking a chance on either. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14068-the-wishlist-what-wed-like-to-see-what-we-expect/page/3/#findComment-1083250
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