Princess Sparkle January 23, 2017 Share January 23, 2017 (edited) Plus, while he's made appearances, he hasn't actually hosted since the 2011 season premiere. He's probably itching to be in some sketches where he doesn't have to play Trump. ETA: On a different note, writer Katie Rich (she mostly writes for WU) has been suspended from the show indefinitely for a tweet about Barron Trump. Edited January 23, 2017 by Princess Sparkle 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-2926389
peeayebee January 24, 2017 Share January 24, 2017 Yup, bad tweet, esp since it's rumored that Barron is autistic. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-2927549
possibilities January 24, 2017 Share January 24, 2017 10 year olds should always be off limits. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-2927916
Phishbulb January 24, 2017 Share January 24, 2017 (edited) Quote I don't think it's surprising at all. I mean, if he's going to be around anyway, why not host? Larry David did last year. I don't think he's a fallback host at all. There's a three week break after this episode before the next new episode. Maybe they're using this as an excuse to "retire" Alec's Trump impression and use the break to recast the role (maybe even hiring a new cast member?) Edited January 24, 2017 by Phishbulb Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-2928694
peeayebee January 24, 2017 Share January 24, 2017 10 hours ago, possibilities said: 10 year olds should always be off limits. Of course. I'm just assuming she made that joke because of Barron's demeanor. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-2928704
helenamonster January 24, 2017 Share January 24, 2017 I'm not sure what the Super Bowl has to do with Kristen Stewart hosting. That's on Sunday, this show's on Saturday. I assume she has something to promote (potentially an NBCUniversal project, since she's not exactly known for her charisma), and maybe the first five people they were hoping to get for this weekend had prior commitments. She feels much more like a fallback than Baldwin, who maybe asked if he could host a whole show if they were gonna keep calling him back for Donnie. I'm looking forward to Alessia Cara, though. She opened for Coldplay when I saw them this summer and she seems like a cool chick, and super talented for how young she is. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-2928792
vb68 January 24, 2017 Share January 24, 2017 (edited) Quote There's a three week break after this episode before the next new episode. Maybe they're using this as an excuse to "retire" Alec's Trump impression and use the break to recast the role (maybe even hiring a new cast member?) I very seriously doubt that. I see no indication that either the show or Alec is looking for a recast. Alec seems very into it to me. He's even taking the impression on the road. If they did recast, I think it would be over the summer when those decisions generally get made. I'm pretty sure there's some type of agreement with Alec through the Spring to finish out the season. Edited January 24, 2017 by vb68 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-2928981
FilmTVGeek80 January 24, 2017 Share January 24, 2017 12 hours ago, possibilities said: 10 year olds should always be off limits. Eh, I really didn't think the tweet was that bad. It feels more like to me taking a dig at Trump (even his kid hates him so much he'd kill him) than a jab personally at Baron. I've seen far worse directed at the Obama Sisters, the Bush sisters, Chelsea, etc. And not that everyone's bad behavior needs to be excused because Drumpf's a turd, but it feels especially hypocritical that SNL had no problem having Donald host, despite the horrible and controversial things he's said, done, and tweeted - but this writer's out on her butt (basically) because of one, perhaps ill-thought out, tweet. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-2929256
ruby24 January 24, 2017 Share January 24, 2017 I don't remember anyone getting fired for making fun of past president's kids. And yes, they were picked on (Chelsea Clinton for example, and that was ON THE AIR). Is it because this writer was a woman? I wonder if they would have booted a male writer for a joke he made off the clock. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-2929540
Trini January 24, 2017 Share January 24, 2017 But the tweet was also making light of school shootings, which is also a sensitive issue (to put it mildly). Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-2929845
formerlyfreedom January 25, 2017 Share January 25, 2017 It's starting to stray from conversation on SNL in the Media in here, and cross over into political discussion that, as you know from reading this mod note, is not allowed here. Also, keep it on topic. Yes, Katie Rich's suspension is up for discussion, as it relates to the show itself, and not the current political climate, not free speech, not what pundits of any stripe may have said about current or past presidents' children. Posts have been removed; please keep discussion show related, or warnings may be handed out. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-2930225
sum January 25, 2017 Share January 25, 2017 (edited) 16 hours ago, vb68 said: I very seriously doubt that. I see no indication that either the show or Alec is looking for a recast. Alec seems very into it to me. He's even taking the impression on the road. If they did recast, I think it would be over the summer when those decisions generally get made. I'm pretty sure there's some type of agreement with Alec through the Spring to finish out the season. +1 I'm wondering this is a way to set up a clear case for Emmy. I read people wondering if his impersonating performance over those episodes would be good enough to land a guest nomination. This proper hosting gig would give them a more obvious/conventional excuse to reward him for the overall contribution. Edited January 25, 2017 by sum Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-2931227
nowandlater February 1, 2017 Share February 1, 2017 Happy birthday to Bobby Moynihan and Kerry Washington, who were both born 40 years ago today!! 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-2949600
Trini February 5, 2017 Share February 5, 2017 DGA award for SNL: Quote Variety/News/Talk/Sports – Regularly Scheduled Programming DON ROY KINGSaturday Night Live, “Host: Dave Chappelle” (NBC) Directorial Team: Associate Directors: Michael Mancini, Michael Poole, Bob Caminiti Stage Managers: Gena Rositano, Chris Kelly 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-2962518
absnow54 February 7, 2017 Share February 7, 2017 Rosie O'Donnell is now campaigning to play Steve Bannon. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-2966783
potatoradio February 7, 2017 Share February 7, 2017 Quote Rosie O'Donnell is now campaigning to play Steve Bannon. I really hope this happens and it turns out well. I'm not a fan, in general, of shows responding to viewer hype and demands, because I prefer the show's writers/performers have the space to put out their vision, but this time? I'll make an exception. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-2967194
helenamonster February 7, 2017 Share February 7, 2017 Come on, Lorne, pick up the phone and do it! 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-2967284
wknt3 February 7, 2017 Share February 7, 2017 9 hours ago, absnow54 said: Rosie O'Donnell is now campaigning to play Steve Bannon. 7 hours ago, potatoradio said: I really hope this happens and it turns out well. I'm not a fan, in general, of shows responding to viewer hype and demands, because I prefer the show's writers/performers have the space to put out their vision, but this time? I'll make an exception. I'd like to see this too. I agree with you about responding to viewers and am a bit wary of their political humor becoming a parade of celebrity guest stars, but I hope this happens and that they even go a step further and find actresses to play all the most odious members of the administration in a sketch listening to Trump ranting about how it makes them look bad to have Spicer played by woman. Especially if they can find a way to have him ask Kate or Leslie if they agree that women should never play men's roles... 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-2968673
Toaster Strudel February 8, 2017 Share February 8, 2017 +1 on Rosie O'Donnell for sweet, sweet revenge. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-2968857
lovinbob February 8, 2017 Share February 8, 2017 I have really come to dislike Rosie O'Donnell for a variety of reasons (her comments about Barron Trump and autism were completely inappropriate, IMO), but this could be a very powerful portrayal. She does look like his long-lost sister, and apparently women in man-drag really bug Trump and Co., so I'd love to see it. Unfortunately things involving Rosie tend to become all about Rosie. And I'm not sure she is strong enough to withstand being in Trump's crosshairs yet again. I don't view that as a character flaw, by the way--his treatment of her was abominable and the repercussions have been ongoing. I just recall that she was pretty bitter against HRC for participating in a mean tweets segment about her on Jimmy Kimmel. While I don't blame her for feeling that way, I just question whether it is wise for her to put herself out there to be abused yet again on the national stage. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-2971200
Bruinsfan February 8, 2017 Share February 8, 2017 Yeah, while I imagine having Trump himself go livid over her portrayal would be like a refreshing mountain breeze, he wouldn't be the only person flinging insults by a long shot. Trying to get in the last word against hundreds of Right Wing trolls can't be good for the blood pressure. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-2971367
vb68 February 8, 2017 Share February 8, 2017 (edited) I'm sure she's fully aware of that and wouldn't put herself so there for this if she wasn't prepared. I'm also thinking this has blown up so big now that they pretty much have to do it. It totally reminds me of people saying Tina Fey had to play Palin before it was ever official. Edited February 8, 2017 by vb68 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-2971475
mtlchick February 8, 2017 Share February 8, 2017 Reports are saying that SNL are hitting its best numbers in 22 years! http://tvline.com/2017/02/07/saturday-night-live-ratings-donald-trump-season-42/ 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-2971673
lovinbob February 9, 2017 Share February 9, 2017 22 hours ago, vb68 said: I'm sure she's fully aware of that and wouldn't put herself so there for this if she wasn't prepared. Rosie's track record does not inspire confidence that this would be true. Her disastrous second stint at The View, for example, was a terrible idea from start to finish and everyone seemed to know it but her (and The View producers). 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-2974466
vb68 February 9, 2017 Share February 9, 2017 (edited) Keeping it about SNL, I see any downside to an appearance as quite minimal. I don't see that it's hurt Alec Baldwin at all, and we know he can be quite fragile at times too. In fact, he seems to be having the time of his life. At any rate, I'm thinking they will try to keep it a surprise with no announcement through Saturday if she is coming. Edited February 9, 2017 by vb68 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-2974568
Inquisitionist February 10, 2017 Share February 10, 2017 Spicer's latest rant, shouting "That's the silliest thing I've ever heard" to a reporter who had a completely reasonable question, is tailor-made for Melissa. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-2975562
pennben February 11, 2017 Share February 11, 2017 Holy moly, I'm reading tonight that there have been interviews for a new press secretary and one has been purportedly selected (Carl Higbie). If this really happens, it reminds us of the power of parody and comedy. If Spicer loses the press secretary job, it is completely on him for being so bad at his job that a single parody of him could cut him off at the knees. Check that, I guess it is also a bit on Trump for being so vapid that a comedian's parody could sway his opinion. We live in interesting times (although I believe the proverb/curse tells us that is both a blessing and a curse). 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-2979515
humdrum February 11, 2017 Share February 11, 2017 Well, this sucks: Rosie Will Not Play Steve Bannon on S.N.L. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-2979681
vb68 February 17, 2017 Share February 17, 2017 Kate and Hillary had dinner. Man I would've loved to had been a fly on the wall. 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-2998028
DollEyes February 18, 2017 Share February 18, 2017 My theory re the dinner: they were discussing the possibility of Hillary's return, either in a cameo, a sketch or as a host. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-3001751
Princess Sparkle February 21, 2017 Share February 21, 2017 The Writer's Guild Awards were this past weekend and SNL won the award for Comedy/Variety Sketch series. I am a little curious as to how the different writers are included in the awards, only because Fred, Tina, and Seth won as part of the group, but I have to think those were for one-off sketches. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-3009638
JZL February 22, 2017 Share February 22, 2017 (edited) 8 hours ago, Princess Sparkle said: The Writer's Guild Awards were this past weekend and SNL won the award for Comedy/Variety Sketch series. I am a little curious as to how the different writers are included in the awards, only because Fred, Tina, and Seth won as part of the group, but I have to think those were for one-off sketches. Yeah that's weird as one would expect it to be for the Trump-related stuff, and it would be surprising if Seth, Tina, and Fred had much to do with that. If the award was for a one-off, or several one-offs, why would they include the entire writing staff? Poor Patton Oswalt, the death of his wife has really put the whammy on him. He looks so hideous in that picture. Of course his dead wife didn't give him that haircut or those glasses. [shrugs] Edited February 22, 2017 by JZL Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-3011412
VCRTracking February 23, 2017 Share February 23, 2017 Not really a media thing but in the past couple of days SNL has been uploading all the sketches on YouTube they hadn't before when the episodes aired months ago. Sketches like: 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-3017432
Princess Sparkle February 23, 2017 Share February 23, 2017 We've got another host and musical guest-Scarlett Johansson is hosting the March 11th episode with Lorde as the musical guest: http://ew.com/tv/2017/02/23/snl-scarlett-johansson-hosts/ Apparently, this will make Scarlett a member of the 5-timers club. I wonder if they'll do anything special to celebrate. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-3018098
helenamonster February 25, 2017 Share February 25, 2017 I look forward to them awkwardly avoiding Scarlett Johansson playing a Japanese character in The Ghost in the Shell (that's what she's promoting, right?). Sooo excited for Lorde, mostly because her being the musical guest means she's finally releasing a new album. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-3024500
Trini February 26, 2017 Share February 26, 2017 6 hours ago, helenamonster said: I look forward to them awkwardly avoiding Scarlett Johansson playing a Japanese character in The Ghost in the Shell (that's what she's promoting, right?). They had Emma Stone reference her playing a part-Asian character, so maybe they won't avoid it? 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-3025447
vb68 February 26, 2017 Share February 26, 2017 Quote Apparently, this will make Scarlett a member of the 5-timers club. I have to say that her impending 5th time really snuck up on me. I wasn't really expecting it, and I wasn't even aware she was right on the verge of it. Maybe partly because while her previous outings were all good and certainly respectable, I don't know that they were great.. It's very interesting to me that she gets there faster than people like Melissa McCarthy or even Jon Hamm, who at one time I thought was going to race there. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-3025689
helenamonster February 27, 2017 Share February 27, 2017 On 2/25/2017 at 9:45 PM, Trini said: They had Emma Stone reference her playing a part-Asian character, so maybe they won't avoid it? True, and I may be splitting hairs here, but I think that was different. Emma referenced that after the movie had already been in (and left) theaters, so she wouldn't have been compromising promotion efforts. Also, I never saw Aloha, but from what I can remember about the controversy, no one knew that plot point was coming until they had actually seen the movie. Scarlett will be here to promote Ghost in the Shell, and I doubt whatever studio produced it wants her slagging on it and costing them ticket sales. Also, Ghost in the Shell is an adaptation of a story that has existed in some form since 1989; this won't be an Aloha situation where people will go to the movie and then discover she's playing a Japanese character. People have been pissed about this since the casting was announced. I have a lot of friends who are fans of the MCU and loved her as Black Window who now can't stand her; this whole thing has not been a good look for her and I think it's going to be an elephant in the room when she hosts. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-3029920
topanga February 27, 2017 Share February 27, 2017 SNL has got to do an Oscars sketch. And Kate McKinnon (an actual presenter last night) must be in it. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-3031236
VCRTracking March 4, 2017 Share March 4, 2017 A week late but congratulations Molly! Also love this bit with Andy Samberg and Fred Armisen at the awards: Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-3047339
JZL March 5, 2017 Share March 5, 2017 On 2/25/2017 at 1:55 PM, helenamonster said: I look forward to them awkwardly avoiding Scarlett Johansson playing a Japanese character in The Ghost in the Shell (that's what she's promoting, right?). I thought she played an android. : ) Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-3048479
Princess Sparkle March 7, 2017 Share March 7, 2017 Looks like we have the reason Pete has been missing. Good for him for getting the help he needs. 8 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-3053550
vb68 March 7, 2017 Share March 7, 2017 So Alec says he won't be playing Trump much longer. I wonder what this other idea is that he says they have. I do remember though that he was always going to leave 30 Rock and Tina would just go "um...". I bet if Lorne wants him to keep doing the impression, he will relent. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-3054487
Spartan Girl March 7, 2017 Share March 7, 2017 (edited) I don't blame him for wanting to end it. We can't take much more of Trump either. Edited March 7, 2017 by Spartan Girl 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-3054661
lovinbob March 7, 2017 Share March 7, 2017 Re: Pete's instagram post. I just saw this in the NY Daily News. I found the article a little confusing, because it says he is sober, and then it goes into how he was smoking pot to deal with the effects of Crohn's disease. I see that was from an article written in September, so apparently does not reflect his current frame of mind. Anyway, peace and good luck to him. He has never been my favorite performer, but I really did enjoy his "Youngblood" performance this week. When he is used well, he's great. Not easy to be battling an illness and finding that the methods you use to battle it don't always have the best influence on other aspects of your health. I hope he is able to be well. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-3055382
VCRTracking March 7, 2017 Share March 7, 2017 Nasim Pedrad on Conan. I miss her on the show. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-3055900
MerBearHou March 7, 2017 Share March 7, 2017 Zero surprise on Pete Davidson's announcement. That's what I immediately suspected was going on with his absence. Very best of luck to him. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-3056048
wknt3 March 8, 2017 Share March 8, 2017 (edited) 17 hours ago, vb68 said: So Alec says he won't be playing Trump much longer. I wonder what this other idea is that he says they have. I do remember though that he was always going to leave 30 Rock and Tina would just go "um...". I bet if Lorne wants him to keep doing the impression, he will relent. Yeah it seems to be getting a lot of press. Personally I agree with you that he will keep doing it, just less frequently. One reason is that he doesn't want to piss off Lorne and the other is that fact that he really likes pissing off Trump. He never intended this to be a long term thing, he just felt he owed his backer and enjoyed the publicity and the chance to promote upcoming projects and has no real idea what do now (seems familiar somehow...) It seems a little more definitive than all the other times he's talked about his reluctance, but ratings and YouTube traffic will drop and Lorne will push or Trump will appoint Stephen to the Supreme Court and he'll be back again. Edited March 8, 2017 by wknt3 fix formatting 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-3056676
Irlandesa March 8, 2017 Share March 8, 2017 4 hours ago, MerBearHou said: Zero surprise on Pete Davidson's announcement. That's what I immediately suspected was going on with his absence. Very best of luck to him. But hasn't he been around in the show? Not as much as in previous years he seems to show up in taped skits. So do you think he was he doing some kind of outpatient thing? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-3056732
ottoDbusdriver March 8, 2017 Share March 8, 2017 (edited) On 3/7/2017 at 1:56 AM, vb68 said: So Alec says he won't be playing Trump much longer. I wonder what this other idea is that he says they have. I do remember though that he was always going to leave 30 Rock and Tina would just go "um...". I bet if Lorne wants him to keep doing the impression, he will relent. But this isn't the first time that Baldwin said he would quit playing Trump -- didn't he say the same thing right after the election ? ETA: I forgot the part where said Baldwin that he would stop playing Trump if Trump released his tax returns -- which of course didn't happen. Edited March 8, 2017 by ottoDbusdriver Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/16/#findComment-3057036
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