Tag: Saturday Night Live
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Horatio Sanz Accuser Names Lorne Michaels, Jimmy Fallon, Tracy Morgan as Enablers in Sexual Assault Suit
Following an August 2021 lawsuit filed against “Saturday Night Live” alum Horatio Sanz, his accuser is now listing Jimmy Fallon, Lorne Michaels, and Tracy Morgan as defendants, claiming the trio enabled Sanz’s alleged misconduct. (Variety reported on the updated filing.)The woman, identified as Jane Doe in the legal proceedings, accused Sanz of grooming her when…
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How Pete Davidson Ended Up On Saturday Night Live (And Why He Didn’t Expect To Stick Around)
Pete Davidson is a prolific comedian whose goofy personality has charmed the entertainment industry. Earlier this year, Davidson announced he was retiring from “Saturday Night Live” after an eight-season run. He joined the iconic show in 2014 at only 20 years old, one of the youngest cast members in “SNL” history. With feature films like…
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‘This England’ Teaser: Kenneth Branagh Plays Disgraced British Prime Minster Boris Johnson For Director Michael Winterbottom
Although British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation in July and will remain in power until his party chooses a leader, his legacy of incompetence will stick with him for years, if not the rest of his political career. But like Trump, who has received many kinds of satirical treatments— several actors parodying his…
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How to Watch This Fool: Where Is the Chris Estrada Comedy Series Streaming?
Great news for fans of Chris Estrada, the comedian’s new series, based on his own life and experiences, is all set to premiere today! The show, called This Fool, not only stars Estrada, but also has him as one of the series co-creators, writers, and executive producers. Other executive producers include Fred Armisen and Jonathan…
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Kate McKinnon Details ‘SNL’ Exit Over ‘Grueling Schedule’: ‘Telling Lorne Was Really Hard’
Like fellow “Saturday Night Live” greats, Kate McKinnon sometimes just can’t stop laughing.However, the 10-season “SNL” icon revealed that breaking character in sketches was not all fun and games for her.“I felt ashamed, because we’re not supposed to, and there’s something unprofessional about it,” McKinnon revealed during Vulture’s Good One podcast. “And yet sometimes it…
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The Alamo Drafthouse LA Is Hosting A Movie Mash-Up Sketch Comedy Show And You’re Invited
Comedian Ian Abramson is about to become every movie fanatic’s favorite funny man. Now, I don’t know the guy personally, but I caught his appearance on “Conan,” where he performed most of his set while wearing a shock collar and allowing a random audience member to shock him if they didn’t find the joke funny.…
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Kenan Thompson Suggests ‘SNL’ Should End After Season 50: ‘A Good Number to Stop At’
‘Saturday Night Live’ is one of the great constants in American pop culture, occupying its 11:30 slot on Saturday nights on NBC since 1975. The show has survived constant cast turnover and navigated decades of changing political and cultural climates, to the point where many feel like it never has to end.One person who disagrees…
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Will Apple TV’s Loot With Maya Rudolph Get A Season 2?
Everything’s always a little bit brighter when Maya Rudolph is on our TV screens: the “Saturday Night Live” comedian and actress is winning and funny in every single project she chooses. That now includes the Apple TV+ comedy series “Loot,” which is currently airing its first season.The show follows Molly (Rudolph), an inordinately wealthy billionaire…
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Bowen Yang Feared Audiences Wouldn’t ‘Get’ His ‘SNL’ Iceberg Sketch
Last April audiences were treated to a “Saturday Night Live” sketch that proved actor Bowen Yang was one of the funniest comics out there. In remembrance of the sinking of the Titanic, the infamous iceberg that the ship hit (played by Yang) stopped by the Weekend Update newsdesk. Though the iceberg was there to promote…
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Bill Hader Has The Toughest Time Writing One Particular Character In Barry
Bill Hader is no doubt one of the greatest living comedy writers. He’s been in the writers room of legendary long-running series like “South Park” and “Saturday Night Live,” and he co-created the hilarious satirical show “Documentary Now!” with fellow “SNL” alum Fred Armisen. His foray into a tonally ironic criminal thriller series, “Barry,” has…