Live From New York, A Double Hosted Episode

When I found out that Channing Tatum was going to be hosting SNL for the first time, I thought that he had the potential to be “a Justin Timberlake” when it came to hosting. Channing was a decent host but I thought they didn’t use him to his full potential. Basically, the writing sucked (well besides all the dancing scenes!). I felt like Bobby Moynihan was the host. He had more airtime than the entire cast combined! Oh and I just learned that Paul Brittain left the show...I didn’t notice at all…that tells a lot. Honestly, I won’t miss him at all. His recurring sex educator sketch got old quickly and his Lord Wyndemere character was dumb (idk why people think it’s funny).

The cold open was basically about a colony on the moon ruled by Newt Gingrich played by Bobby Moynihan. It was a good concept but wasn’t executed well by the cast. When Bobby takes center stage he usually goes all out but he came across as dull. I loved the ending…”My divorce be with you.”

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The monologue was good, with Channing noticing former clients of his (he used to be a stripper…ohhh yeah!) in the audience. The best was Leslie played by Fred, who “died happily” at the end when Channing started to dance.

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The It’s Getting Freaking With Cee Lo Green sketch featured Channing as Matthew McConaughey basically in “Dazed and Confused”. Props to him, it was spot on! Oh and I forgot, he shaked his bongos!!

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The last sketch of the night, Bongo’s Clown Room, was wayyyyyyy to long! Jason’s drawn out, dull jokes were accompanied by a midget on Taran Killam’s stomach, Nick Erswet (it makes sense when you say it quickly), and Channing in his element.

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The musical guest, Bon Iver was ok. I’m not into that type of music, so I used it as a bathroom break. The parts that I did watch, I couldn’t understand most of the words the lead singer was singing! 

 

Weekend Update wasn’t that good but did feature again Bobby Moynihan as Guy Fieri (I gotta get that NY/New England multi-layer dip minus the two lobsters that don’t like each other). The best part of Weekend Update was Kristen Wigg’s impression of Lana Del Ray. She was the musical guest last episode and sucked! Anyways, Kristen was spot on, touching herself awkwardly and saying, “I'm stiff, distant and weak. It's my thing. And she was also right when she said, "Based on the public's response, I must have instead clubbed a baby seal while singing the Taliban national anthem.”

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Rebecca’s Bat Mitzvah scored with Tatum’s sexy dancing and Elliot’s skanky older sister. If I was given one wish last night, it would be to be Nasim in this sketch.

The Go-Tech Flex commercial was a good laugh. Tatum’s energy put it over the top. After I write this review I’m ordering one…I want those shorts!!

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The Tom Brady in Ruby Tuesday sketch was about Bobby’s Moynihan’s female “flesh cube” hitting on the Tom Brady the night before the Super Bowl. Moynihan carried the entire sketch while Channing took a back seat.

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