Comedy The Offical Saturday Night Live Thread - Part 3

[Lily Adler]

This one's gonna be a huge loss, but not unexpected.

And of course he waited for the Ariana/Cher episode to go out on.

I wonder if Cher will do this song:

 

[Drizzle]

I've loved Bowen Yang's Weekend Update characters like Moo Deng or the Iceberg or when he shows up in sketches as a floating head final boss like the Spectrum sketch with Kieran Culkin calling in.

But the funniest thing he's done is make his IG username fayedunaway because the day that Faye Dunaway passes, that username will throw the internet and his notifications into chaos.

 

[blueharvest]

 

[flickchick85]

Bowen's farewell sketch was precious.

 

[blueharvest]

Bowen's farewell sketch was precious.

Also, seeing Aidy Bryant come back during Weekend Update was pretty great, too.

 

[Drizzle]

I loved the show's farewell to Bowen and the Home Alone sketch was absolutely classic.

 

[blueharvest]

‘SNL’ Was Already Hurting. Bowen Yang’s Exit Puts It in an Even Tougher Spot

Bowen Yang joins Heidi Gardner and Ego Nwodim in a string of high-profile 'SNL' departures that cast doubt on the show's creative future.

variety.com

 

[Drizzle]

The show still has its ups and downs. It's been a lot of meh this season but last night was a great episode because everyone was firing on all cylinders for Bowen's last hurrah.

On a surface level I don't think him leaving will cripple the show in the way that Will Ferrell leaving the show did for a couple of years until Wiig, Sudeikis, Samberg and Hader joined the cast. Bowen was probably the most famous person in the current cast besides Kenan but he was still very much a team player being a supporting role in sketches and never really being at the forefront often. I think he only had maybe two recurring characters that weren't based on real people: that weird doctor he recently brought back again in the Josh O'Connor episode and that Hinge date guy who wore the Stewie Griffin shirt. There were also a handful of episodes where he just wasn't there because he was filming something else.

But since he was very much a writing presence behind the scenes I guess we'll have to see what happens.

 

[Lily Adler]

The show still has its ups and downs. It's been a lot of meh this season but last night was a great episode because everyone was firing on all cylinders for Bowen's last hurrah.

On a surface level I don't think him leaving will cripple the show in the way that Will Ferrell leaving the show did for a couple of years until Wiig, Sudeikis, Samberg and Hader joined the cast. Bowen was probably the most famous person in the current cast besides Kenan but he was still very much a team player being a supporting role in sketches and never really being at the forefront often. I think he only had maybe two recurring characters that weren't based on real people: that weird doctor he recently brought back again in the Josh O'Connor episode and that Hinge date guy who wore the Stewie Griffin shirt. There were also a handful of episodes where he just wasn't there because he was filming something else.

But since he was very much a writing presence behind the scenes I guess we'll have to see what happens.

Is Kenan and the new guy the only people of color on the show now?

 

[Kane52630]

No there's that new guy they got this season.

 

[Drizzle]

Is Kenan and the new guy the only people of color on the show now?

No there's that new guy they got this season.

In hindsight it had to have been known when the season started that Bowen was going to leave after the last show of the year. Ariana hosting that particular show is no coincidence. But I don't think Lorne planned on Heidi and Ego leaving so it wouldn't surprise me if they add a new cast member or two midseason when it comes back in January.

 

[flickchick85]

In hindsight it had to have been known when the season started that Bowen was going to leave after the last show of the year. Ariana hosting that particular show is no coincidence. But I don't think Lorne planned on Heidi and Ego leaving so it wouldn't surprise me if they add a new cast member or two midseason when it comes back in January.

Yeah hasn’t Bowen said in the past that Cher would be his dream musical guest? And Ariana is his bestie, so I feel like those two were probably booked for this a while ago whenever the decision was made.

 

[Drizzle]

Yeah hasn’t Bowen said in the past that Cher would be his dream musical guest? And Ariana is his bestie, so I feel like those two were probably booked for this a while ago whenever the decision was made.

That sounds totally familiar and I forgot about that. If that had resurfaced I think a lot of people might have put two and two together prior to the announcement that he was leaving. Cher showing up in his farewell sketch was awesome but I also laughed really hard at Ariana bringing back the castrated Italian boy to introduce her second song, which surprised me because I didn't really feel one way or another about that sketch when it aired last year.



I'm not an Ariana Grande fan outside of enjoying her performance in Wicked but she does really bring it whenever she's on SNL.

 

[Lily Adler]

That sounds totally familiar and I forgot about that. If that had resurfaced I think a lot of people might have put two and two together prior to the announcement that he was leaving. Cher showing up in his farewell sketch was awesome but I also laughed really hard at Ariana bringing back the castrated Italian boy to introduce her second song, which surprised me because I didn't really feel one way or another about that sketch when it aired last year.



I'm not an Ariana Grande fan outside of enjoying her performance in Wicked but she does really bring it whenever she's on SNL.

I get Cher is almost 80, but damn is the lip syncing really obvious.

 

[Drizzle]

It's like watching Frankie Valli.

Now why would you go and say that?

 

[blueharvest]

Bowen Yang Gifted SNL Staffers Moo Deng Plushies on His Farewell - LateNighter

First on LateNighter: Ahead of his SNL swan song, Bowen Yang gifted staffers with a mini plush toy resembling Moo Deng, the viral baby pygmy hippo he portrayed last season on "Weekend Update."

latenighter.com

 

[flickchick85]

The other cut sketch makes sense, but this was better than a couple that aired imo:

 

[Sawyer]

 

[Lily Adler]

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That's terrible. She went missing right before Christmas.

 

[blueharvest]

Chevy Chase Was ‘Hurt’ by ‘SNL50’ Excluding Him: ‘Somebody Made a Mistake. They Should’ve Had Me on That Stage’

Chevy Chase says it was 'upsetting' being excluded from 'SNL50: The Anniversary Special.'

variety.com

 

[Sawyer]

Chevy Chase Was ‘Hurt’ by ‘SNL50’ Excluding Him: ‘Somebody Made a Mistake. They Should’ve Had Me on That Stage’

Chevy Chase says it was 'upsetting' being excluded from 'SNL50: The Anniversary Special.'

variety.com

 

[Dr. Evil]

Chevy Chase Was ‘Hurt’ by ‘SNL50’ Excluding Him: ‘Somebody Made a Mistake. They Should’ve Had Me on That Stage’

Chevy Chase says it was 'upsetting' being excluded from 'SNL50: The Anniversary Special.'

variety.com

Dan Aykroyd wasn't there either, but it was his choice.

 

[blueharvest]

Bowen Yang’s ‘SNL’ Exit Is Most-Watched Episode in a Year

With Ariana Grande as host and Bowen Yang taking a bow, 'Saturday Night Live' achieved its most-watched episode in more than a year.

variety.com

 

[Drizzle]

Dan Aykroyd wasn't there either, but it was his choice.

Aykroyd wasn't there (neither were Bill Hader and Dana Carvey as far as noticable absences) but Chevy was physically present in the building for the 50th Anniversary special.



He likely wasn't asked to participate in anything because he's effectively banned from hosting the show. He has done some appearances, like in the 40th anniversary special, but I'm sure that and him being notoriously difficult and unpleasant played into him just being a spectator this time.

 

[Lily Adler]