LIVE CHAT: SNL 40th Anniversary Special

[Guest]

I always thought it was funny that Ford's press secretary hosted in response to how SNL portrayed Ford and the show 'retaliated' by intentionally making the show as gross as possible; to the point that the press secretary distanced himself from his appearance.  That was the show that Super Bass O Matic originated from.

[Galileo908]

There are too many clips from the 2000s. I wish they'd show more from the 70s and 80s.

I agree. Where was "Don't Let Me Down Hymietown"??

[kib]

I forgot how much I enjoyed Hammond doing Cheney.  Just the right amount of Burgess Meredith as the Penguin. 

[Samsnee]

Ugh. I like the Californians but it isn't even in the top 20 of classic sketches they should revisit for this special.

[Morrigan2575]

I forgot how much I enjoyed Hammond doing Cheney. Just the right amount of Burgess Meredith as the Penguin.

Great Description.

This Californians sketch is horrible.

Is that Bradley Cooper?

Edited February 16, 2015 by Morrigan2575

[ajsnaves]

Who is playing Kristin's mother in the Californians sketch?

[absnow54]

Who is playing Kristin's mother in the Californians sketch?

Lorraine Newman

[Growsonwalls]

Omg make the Californians go away.

[WendyCR72]

Will this ever end? PLEASE? This show was doing so well, too.

[ebk57]

I enjoy The Californians...mostly...but this sketch is going on waaaay too long.

 

Oh wait - this is SNL...

[bmoore4026]

Craig?

[VCRTracking]

 

I thought it was Miley Cyrus.  So much I know.

 

Kate's Justin Bieber impression is probably one of the best things on SNL in recent years.

[Fostersmom]

Bradley and Taylor, I know, but who is the doctor? 

[ajsnaves]

Wow, I thought it was Loraine, but wasn't sure. I thought she was taller.

[ebk57]

I'd love Taylor Swift to be in space.

[Galileo908]

Betty White! Thank you God!

[Morrigan2575]

Ok Betty White just made up for this crap sketch

[WendyCR72]

Betty White deserves better than this.

[Galileo908]

Craig?

CROG?!

[Samsnee]

For the love of God, end this sketch already.

[Guest]

Betty White is playing Betty White, not a 'Californian'.  Why?

[ebk57]

Okay, it was a long way to go, but at least we get to Betty White

[WendyCR72]

You know how Lorne Michaels said things were cut for time? This should have been one of them.

[mtlchick]

GET IT BETTY WHITE.  

[absnow54]

Get it Bradley Cooper!

[WendyCR72]

BUH BYE!

[Guest]

So there is the reason it went long.

[Galileo908]

And the Total Bastard Airlines guys shoving everyone out. That's so perfect.

[bmoore4026]

Ok, was not expecting the making out.

 

Oh, and The Airline Attendants.

[Morrigan2575]

Buh bye

[Ms Blue Jay]

Ohhhh :(  :(  Poor David Spade, if that is really it for him :( :(

 

I really think that Flight Attendants bit could have been a bit longer.

Edited February 16, 2015 by Ms Blue Jay

[Slade347]

That Betty White didn't even bother to try and do the stupid voice was the best part of that sketch.

[helenamonster]

I'll never ever ever get tired of the Tina as Palin stuff. Ever.

 

Ugh to The Californians. Taylor Swift sounded like I do when I try to talk with my mouthguard in. However, I did love the visual gag of Betty White and Bradley Cooper making out. And to include the flight attendants (cool for Cecily!) was a nice way to end it.

[Growsonwalls]

The Californians sketch sucked but the "Buh-Bye" bit at the end was funny.

[BoogieBurns]

The Doctor was Kerry Washington (to the person who asked upthread)

[absnow54]

Cecily's "Why are you surprised? It's on the cue cards" was the line of the night for me.

[WendyCR72]

The Californians sketch sucked but the "Buh-Bye" bit at the end was funny.

 

At least the dragging out was for a purpose. But, I will say, go Betty White. Good for her for getting a piece of Bradley Cooper. :-)

[ByaNose]

Did Taylor Swift just bomb? Horrible sketch that went wayyyyyyy tooooooo looooong!

[Samsnee]

You know how Lorne Michaels said things were cut for time? This should have been one of them.

Seriously. I imagine anyone from the earlier casts watching it probably are glad they left.

[Fostersmom]

The Doctor was Kerry Washington (to the person who asked upthread)

 

Ahh… thank you! I don't watch her show and couldn't place her. 

[helenamonster]

Bradley and Taylor, I know, but who is the doctor? 

 

Kerry Washington.

Oh God Weekend Update. I AM SO READY.

Oh God Weekend Update. I AM SO READY.

[Galileo908]

Weekend Update with Tina, Amy and Jane Curtin!

[bmoore4026]

Tina, Amy, and Jane!!!!

[ebk57]

Yes! to the women of Update!!!

[WendyCR72]

Oooh, Jane Curtin with Amy and Tina on Weekend Update.

[ebk57]

And Yes! to cocaine!!

[Morrigan2575]

Weekend Update with Tiny, Amy and Jane....fantastic

[WendyCR72]

BURN. Go, Jane.  :-)

[Morrigan2575]

Rosanne Rosanadana...

[shantown]

I kinda wanted Emma Stone to come out as Drunk Uncle.