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Welcome back toSNLin Review, dearest Coneheads!
And her leading role in NetflixsMarriage Storyhas many predicting shell finally be nominated for Best Actress.
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE — “Scarlett Johansson” Episode 1776 — Pictured: (l-r) Aidy Bryant, Bowen Yang, Mikey Day, Kyle Mooney, Cecily Strong, Heidi Gardner, Beck Bennett, host Scarlett Johansson, Chloe Fineman, Colin Jost, Ego Nwodim, Melissa Villaseñor, and Chris Redd during the Monologue on Saturday, December 14, 2019 — (Photo by: Will Heath/NBC).Will Heath/NBC
Such is the insular, chummy, celebrity-focused orbit of modernSNL, folks.
Still, its not like Donna Dixon has ever hosted, right?
I am joined tonight by formerSNLcast member,Jeff Richards.
Jeff says: If it wasnt for SNL, I never would have met my ex-wife.
(Remarkably, each the Beatlestook long gapsbetween their individual performances on the show, etcetera.)
Jeff Richards was on hand for a number of performances featuring ex-group members going solo, including Justin Timberlake.
One highlight stands out: SNLis one of those places where youre exposed to so many legendary musical acts.
He adds: They built the stage out specifically for his performance.
I would have helped with the construction but I was on maternity leave.
Lets enter the Thunderdome!
The laughs are initially slow but genuine.
This is one of the best cold opens of the season.
Its got a real concept, and critique of American life.
And Bryants eventual reveal their votes dont matter is extra pointed and sharp.
Is Martin Lawrence still Martin Lawrence?
asks Ego Nowdim at one point.
Monologue
It is wild this is ScarJos sixth appearance hosting the show.
(Shes also made several cameos, and been impersonated by Miley Cyrus.)
[If] the shows bad what will they do fire my fiance?
Anyway, the premise itself is silly and pretty good.
Aidy Bryant is back as ScarJos elf on a shelf she changed costumes quite fast!
Same with Kenan, who shows up as Nick Fury, a.k.a.
Pete Davidson has taken Thanos glove and is making cast members vanish.
Oh my God, Mikey!
I think it was Alex.
This is a playful and meta exchange with Nwodim and Chris Redd.
And the digs at Petes disappearances are a smart way to wink back at the audience.
Genuinely,SNLis on safe terrain when it acknowledges its backstage drama and the dialogues on Twitter i.e.
Bowen Yang saying you cant cancel the first Asian American cast member.
Beck Bennett and Heidi Gardner are parents.
Merry Christmas to the children, vamps Bowen Yang.
His presence immediately injects much-needed energy into this song parody sketch.
It is amusing seeing Bennetts dad character admit to his Todrick Hall fandom.
This is the first time Ive seen you happy, remarks Heidi to Beck, glowing.
This is slight and mostly forgettable but plenty of fun nuggets.
The clothes you hate will create the memories youll love!
The kids reactions are great, as are the descriptions of the merchandise.
Daddys a dumbass, says Mikey Day, frustrated putting on his daughters snow boots.
(His marriage to Heidi is strained as a result of their in-fighting over the clothing.)
I can see this going viral very sharp take, guys.
Sexual Harassment Charlie
Ideally, these characters should drive new and funny sketch ideas, right?
Marriage Story spoof with George and Kellyanne Conway
Where is your blue check George?
hollers Kate McKinnons Kellyanne in this amusing spoof of one of the countrys strangest (and most depressing?)
Beck Bennetts George lampoons Adam Drivershistrionic fight movesnow being circulated online.
Horan co-wrote this alluring, anthemic song withRuth-Anne Cunningham(Work Bitch) in one day.
Che making Jost face-off against convicted rapist Bill Cosby is a savage, biting, and uncomfortable point.
So much Bowen Yang this episode!
Hes back as the trade daddy correspondent.
Hes energetic and has a great presence, vaguely Stefon vibes.
We last saw this trade expertin early October, and its a welcomed return.
Of course, you do!
Hes already gay as hell, says Che on concerns over boys watching Hallmark movies to huge applause!
Cecily leans in and gets cut off by the split-screen!
Niall Horan shows up as well.
The characters and song have a cheesy late 70s vibe, which is an interesting choice.
Their Christmas lesson before returning to Hell is almost heart-warming!
I know weve established the number of dogs this season.
But it feels like a solid amount of song numbers too?
ScarJo plays Lauren, a Buffalo 10!
Beck Bennett, Alex Moffat, and Kyle Mooney are the contestants, all tropes from the romcoms.
Like with Sexual Harassment Charlie, I think the James Franco episodedid this better.
This week it was announcedDay andSNLs Streeter Seidell are workingon Disney+Home Alonereboot.
ScarJogot her startin Home Alone 3.
Stay straight out there!
says Aidy, calling back Ches Update diss.
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus music video
Cecily is back singing!
Mikey Days husband is a cuckold.
He likes his wife (Johansson) hooking up with Santa (Bennett).
Things get sordid, leaving Cecilys innocent child tormented and scarred.
Its an effortless, dark performance from Cecily.
Niall Horan second performance Put a Little Love on Me
This ballad is Horans latest release.
It reportedly deals with his break-up withHailee Steinfeld.
Accompanied by a lovely violin, Horans heartfelt and crisp vocals carry the performance.
Choking Poster Models
ScarJo and Bowen Yang appear as the Jay-Z and Beyonce of choking poster models.
Even something relatively one-note works with him at the centerpiece.
Mind-reading Dogs
Dogs are back!
And more specifically: ScarJosTranslator characterfrom 2017 has returned.
Hes playing a game Democrats dont even know the rules to, says Beck Bennetts hyperverbal dog Max.
This political satire approach is much-preferred to Baldwins Trump… but interesting they remade yet another premise.
If you listen closely on the fade-out, you hearing the Tulsi Gabbard-supporting piglet squeal!
Live TV, folks.
Kind of surreal what a precedent.
-Tonights show was cameo-free, which was entirely refreshing.
It is good for the show to be self-contained, Obie Trice no gimmicks.
-What did you think of tonight?
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