After a couple of weeks off, “Saturday Night Live” returned last night to keep its streak of first-time hosts alive for just a little more time in 2021, with Billie Eilish pulling double duty as host and musical guest.
It also returned with Kate McKinnon — much like the “Looney Toons” at one point — back in action for the first time this season.Host: Billie EilishIn a season filled with newcomer “SNL” hosts, the opening monologue has been the quickest indicator of what to expect out of a first-timer.
Whether it’s surprising ease or obvious nerves, while the actual act of doing sketch comedy is a different beast once the show gets going, the monologue sets the tone.
While Eilish spoke about being from a family of actors — and her acting chops did ultimately shine through in this episode — that familiarity with the medium didn’t quite translate to the greatest monologue.
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