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Old 05-10-2010, 10:33 PM
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I've been an SNL fan since the late 80s. Not since the mid 90s have I laughed so much through every sketch. Betty White nailed it!

I wouldn't mind not seeing any more one-hit-wonder guests (Gabbie Siddibe, Taylor Lautner), politicians without a sense of humor (John McCain), musicians who try to act but fail (Jennifer Lopez), actors who only play one type of role (Kate Hudson), people who can't read cue cards (Michael Phelps), or people without comedic timing (Michael Phelps lol). You don't have to be a comic genius, but the ability to deliver one-liners and stay in character is important for this venue.

I wouldn't mind seeing more of the older, experienced live-show performers, like Carol Burnett or Goldie Hawn host a show, or successful broadway/stage performers, who often have played many different types of roles; Kristen Chenoweth comes to mind. Some of the funnier hosts have been actors with Broadway/stage history, such as Christopher Walken and Hugh Laurie.

Sorry for the hijack - I'd love to be a fly on the writers' room wall to suggest hosts and pitch ideas. I feel like my life is often a sketch comedy; some of the stuff you just can't make up!
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Old 05-10-2010, 10:36 PM
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Betty White = Awesome

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I've been an SNL fan since the late 80s. Not since the mid 90s have I laughed so much through every sketch. Betty White nailed it!

I wouldn't mind not seeing any more one-hit-wonder guests (Gabbie Siddibe, Taylor Lautner), politicians without a sense of humor (John McCain), musicians who try to act but fail (Jennifer Lopez), actors who only play one type of role (Kate Hudson), people who can't read cue cards (Michael Phelps), or people without comedic timing (Michael Phelps lol). You don't have to be a comic genius, but the ability to deliver one-liners and stay in character is important for this venue.

I wouldn't mind seeing more of the older, experienced live-show performers, like Carol Burnett or Goldie Hawn host a show, or successful broadway/stage performers, who often have played many different types of roles; Kristen Chenoweth comes to mind. Some of the funnier hosts have been actors with Broadway/stage history, such as Christopher Walken and Hugh Laurie.

Sorry for the hijack - I'd love to be a fly on the writers' room wall to suggest hosts and pitch ideas. I feel like my life is often a sketch comedy; some of the stuff you just can't make up!
I'd say that this episode was super funny with Betty White and that it is something everyone can agree on: Betty White is awesome. I can't think of one person who could really say anything bad about her. When she did the "scared straight" skit, did you see how when she poked the one guy in the skit and got in his face, he tried so hard not to laugh. You could tell he wanted to burst into laughter.

For those of you that love/ like SNL, have you ever seen Will Ferrell's (sp?) videos with his cute little girl, Pearl? There is one where she plays the landlord and another where she is playing a cop. If you want to see it, I can post the links. It will make you laugh....
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Old 05-10-2010, 10:39 PM
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I'd say that this episode was super funny with Betty White and that it is something everyone can agree on: Betty White is awesome. I can't think of one person who could really say anything bad about her. When she did the "scared straight" skit, did you see how when she poked the one guy in the skit and got in his face, he tried so hard not to laugh. You could tell he wanted to burst into laughter.

For those of you that love/ like SNL, have you ever seen Will Ferrell's (sp?) videos with his cute little girl, Pearl? There is one where she plays the landlord and another where she is playing a cop. If you want to see it, I can post the links. It will make you laugh....
I love when they break character. My husband and I love those moments! Will Farrell used to make Jimmy Fallon laugh all the time.

As someone who has done acting off and on, I can appreciate how hard it is to stifle the giggles!

No, I didn't see Will's vidos. I will have to find them. Are they on "Funny or Die"?
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Old 05-10-2010, 10:44 PM
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I love when they break character. My husband and I love those moments! Will Farrell used to make Jimmy Fallon laugh all the time.

As someone who has done acting off and on, I can appreciate how hard it is to stifle the giggles!

No, I didn't see Will's vidos. I will have to find them. Are they on "Funny or Die"?
I <3 WILL! He's one of my faves! Yes, they are on Funny or Die. Check out "The Landlord" for an awesome laugh.
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Old 05-10-2010, 10:45 PM
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Will Ferrell Videos

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I love when they break character. My husband and I love those moments! Will Farrell used to make Jimmy Fallon laugh all the time.

As someone who has done acting off and on, I can appreciate how hard it is to stifle the giggles!

No, I didn't see Will's vidos. I will have to find them. Are they on "Funny or Die"?
Yes, I about died with that part.

Here is the Landlord clip:
http://www.thedailytube.com/video/18...landlord-pearl

Here is the Good Cop/ Bad Cop clip:
http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/33f...-panther-mckay

I guess I didn't realize you could find them on FunnyorDie. Check them out and tell me what you think.
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Old 05-10-2010, 11:15 PM
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As far as hosts are concerned, I say just put the following in rotation:

John Goodman
Justin Timberlake
Alec Baldwin
Betty White
Tom Hanks

and call it a day. If you can think of another girl (other than Tina Fey or another former cast member) throw her in there too.
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Old 05-10-2010, 11:43 PM
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Old 05-11-2010, 09:17 AM
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Yes, I about died with that part.

Here is the Landlord clip:
http://www.thedailytube.com/video/18...landlord-pearl

Here is the Good Cop/ Bad Cop clip:
http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/33f...-panther-mckay

I guess I didn't realize you could find them on FunnyorDie. Check them out and tell me what you think.

LOL @ "You're going down, ese." That brought me to tears! Thanks for the laugh!!!!!
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Old 05-11-2010, 09:17 PM
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LOL @ "You're going down, ese." That brought me to tears! Thanks for the laugh!!!!!
Yeah, I lost it when she picked up the phone and said, "Hell...yeah, he's here..." then she holds up the phone to hand it to him and says, "It's for you!"

Wow, she is cute! I think she's about 3 or something. I'm not sure.
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Old 05-11-2010, 09:58 PM
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Granted, I've rarely watched SNL for years, but Betty White was the best thing that happened to the show since the Jeopardy! skits.
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Old 05-11-2010, 11:03 PM
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Yes, I about died with that part.

Here is the Landlord clip:
http://www.thedailytube.com/video/18...landlord-pearl

Here is the Good Cop/ Bad Cop clip:
http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/33f...-panther-mckay

I guess I didn't realize you could find them on FunnyorDie. Check them out and tell me what you think.
Hysterical! I remember the first one but had never seen Good Cop, Baby Cop.
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Old 05-12-2010, 11:03 PM
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Here is the Good Cop/ Bad Cop clip:
http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/33f...-panther-mckay
"I get off on this" <--- which I felt really bad laughing at, btw
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Old 05-15-2010, 03:07 AM
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"I get off on this" <--- which I felt really bad laughing at, btw
"Hi Hell ... You've got someone coming to you"
I know. I can't get enough of those. I wish he would do more videos! She is adorable and I thought both of the videos were hilarious! If you, reexi, or NinjaPoodle have any funny videos-post them! I love funny videos! I like all types of videos!
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