KLUB 106.9 The Rock » snl

'SNL's' Jay Pharoah Confirms Jason Sudeikis' Exit

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:34 +0000

This past weekend during 'SNL's' heartwarming season finale, cast and crew bid adieu to both Bill Hader and Fred Armisen, while less in focus was the fate of fellow veteran Jason Sudeikis. Sudeikis has kept mum on the prospect of his 'SNL' future, but has cast member Jay Pharoah accidentally spilled the beans?

SNL Says Goodbye to Bill Hader and Stefon

Jacob Hall — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:20:56 +0000

Last night's season finale of SNL was a huge deal. Not because Ben Affleck was hosting (although he was great), but because it was the final episode for Bill Hader and head writer/Weekend Update anchor Seth Meyers. The show had to send them off in style and that could only mean one thing: the final appearance of Stefon.

SNL: Seth Meyers and Amy Poehler Team Up One Last Time

Jacob Hall — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:10:28 +0000

With Weekend Update anchor Seth Meyers leaving SNL to take over hosing duties on 'Late Night' next year, last night's season finale of everyone's favorite comedy show quietly sent him off in style. In addition to an epic reunion with Stefon, Meyers also got to team up with his former co-anchor, the great Amy Poehler, one last time.

SNL: Ben Affleck Joins the "Fiver Timers Club" and Explains His Oscar Speech

Jacob Hall — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:04:48 +0000

The season finale of SNL was the fifth time that Ben Affleck has hosted the show, officially making him a member of the "Fiver Timers" club. You may remember the pomp and circumstance that surrounded Justin Timberlake when he joined this elite group, so how was the Oscar-winning director of 'Argo' inducted?

SNL: Fred Armisen Sings His Goodbyes With a Little Help From His Friends

Jacob Hall — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:04:08 +0000

The season finale of SNL was a bittersweet affair, with many longtime cast members saying their goodbyes before leaving the show. Bill Hader got to give Stefon an epic conclusion, Seth Meyers got to reunite with Amy Poehler and Fred Armisen got to close out the show with a song.

SNL: Iran Responds to 'Argo' With a Film of Its Own

Jacob Hall — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:02:36 +0000

Of course there was an 'Argo' sketch on last night's SNL. How could you get Ben Affleck to host and not have some kind of 'Argo' sketch? However, what they came up with proved much stranger and much funnier than you'd expect. What if Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad protested 'Argo' by making a movie about the making of 'Argo'? Well, now we know!

'SNL' Season Finale Preview: Ben Affleck and Bill Hader Say Goodbye

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:52:32 +0000

Earlier this week sad news broke that 'SNL' vet Bill Hader would depart the series after Saturday's upcoming finale with Ben Affleck and Kanye West, potentially taking fellow veterans Jason Sudeikis and Fred Armisen with him. Whoever goes, Ben Affleck's upcoming introduction into the five-timer's club looks to continue the streak from Kristen Wiig, so check out the first promos inside!

SNL Brings Back Kristen Wiig's "Target Lady"

Jacob Hall — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:10:59 +0000

The great Kristen Wiig returned to host SNL this week, giving the show an opportunity to resurrect all of the characters that vanished from show since her departure a year ago. Although many great characters came back, none were quite as exciting as the return of Target Lady, one of the most popular characters in all of modern SNL.

SNL: Garth and Kat Return!

Jacob Hall — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:04:11 +0000

The return of Kristen Wiig to the SNL stage meant the resurrection of several great characters, including the Target Lady, her role on The Californians and, of course, Kat of "Garth and Kat" fame. The world's worst musical duo made an appearance on Weekend Update and it was as funny as it has ever been.

Is This the Bloodiest SNL Sketch Ever?

Jacob Hall — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:02:43 +0000

Although SNL is known for frequently pushing the boundaries of good taste, it tends to favor comedy of the sexual and political nature above anything else. That's why a certain sketch on last night's Kristen Wiig-hosted episode proved to be a massive shock -- it's not every day that the longrunning comedy variety show gets violent.

SNL: Kristen Wiig Returns to "The Californians"

Jacob Hall — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:01:42 +0000

Is there a recurring SNL sketch more divisive than "The Californians"? For everyone who loves it, there is someone else who thinks it's one of the worst things to ever happen to the show. The latest edition won't change any minds, but the return of Kristen Wiig does make it a little more special than the past couple of times they've trotted it out.

SNL Wishes You a Happy Mother's Day With 1-800 Flowers

Jacob Hall — Sun, 12 May 2013 15:13:31 +0000

Since it's produced so quickly, SNL will never not take advantage of any holiday that arrives near its air date. That meant that last night's episode saw a handful of mom-themed sketches in honor of Mother's Day! The first of them was a great fake commercial for a flower delivery service starring the terrific Kristen Wiig. Check it out below.

SNL: Zach Galifianakis Welcomes You to "Darrell's House"

Jacob Hall — Sun, 05 May 2013 16:47:16 +0000

Although much of last night's SNL was fairly standard (albeit, very funny) stuff, there was one sketch where it felt like host Zach Galifiankis was allowed to run wild. The scene found the 'Hangover' star playing the host of a public access TV show about how to entertain guests in your home and...well...let's just say that you have to watch it.

SNL Presents a Hilarious 'Game of Thrones' Trivia Show

Jacob Hall — Sun, 05 May 2013 16:19:22 +0000

SNL has made fun of 'Game of Thrones' before, but with the third season of HBO's fantasy series reaching all time high ratings, it was certainly time for a revisit. However, the target this time isn't the show itself, but rather the fans. Check it out below.

SNL: Zach Galifianakis Kills With His Opening Monologue

Jacob Hall — Sun, 05 May 2013 15:49:03 +0000

Some SNL hosts just feel like they were born to be on that stage and Zach Galifiankis is one of them. Rather than do a traditional monologue, he performed six minutes of his oddball, avant garde stand-up comedy. It was a great reminder that he may be a big movie star now, but he's still one of the great modern comedians.

Pittsburgh Pirates Channel 'Saturday Night Live' To Introduce Team

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:54:52 +0000

The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking outside the sports world to excite their fans. The Pirates are running out an introduction video that looks eerily similar to the opening of â€˜Saturday Night Live.â€™ From the smiles on the playersâ€™ faces to the rapid shots of the Steel City, the video does a great job mimicking the [...]

'SNL' Preview: Zach Galifianakis Brings Pretty Nail Art to Studio 8H

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 02 May 2013 11:10:17 +0000

May will no doubt prove to be one of 'SNL's' biggest months in years, with the recent announcements of alumni Kristen Wiig and 'Argo's' Ben Affleck to host, but this Saturday's all-new installment featuring 'The Hangover Part 3' star Zach Galifianakis and Of Monsters and Men will certainly kick things off right. Get a sneak peek of Galifianakis' third-time hosting inside!

'SNL' Preview: May Brings Kristen Wiig, Ben Affleck and Kanye West!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 17:15:22 +0000

Vince Vaughn's first 'SNL' hosting gig in over a decade might have felt a bit undercooked, something we're hoping two-time host and 'The Hangover Part 3' star Zach Galifianakis will fix in his May 4 outing, but it's the rest of 'SNL's' all-star May lineup that really brings the A game. Not only will beloved former cast member Kristen Wiig return to the 'SNL' stage for her first hosting gig, but so will Ben Affleck, with musical guest Kanye West! Preview 'SNL's' all-star May inside!

SNL: Vince Vaughn Mingles With the Audience

Jacob Hall — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:10:23 +0000

Last night's SNL saw saw Vince Vaughn hosting for the second time...although it's been fifteen years since he last graced this particular state. For his opening monologue, the 'Swingers' and 'Wedding Crashers' star didn't do anything traditional, opting to do what he does best: riff. And with no Owen Wilson around, Vaughn turned to the audience to be his comedic sparring partner.

SNL Presents: The Weather Channel's First Soap Opera

Jacob Hall — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:10:10 +0000

Although last night's episode of SNL was filled with hit-and-miss sketches, one of the best moments was easily the strangest thing in the entire episode. The sketch imagines the Weather Channel creating its own soap opera and the results are about as strange (and often, as funny) as you'd imagine.