Forte is joined by musical guest Maneskin.
Having distinguished alumni return to host is always special and heartwarming, particularly on a cold night like tonight.
As always, I am joined tonight by a formerSNLcast member, who will share insights on the episode.
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“It was like meeting a young Don Johnson.
Cold Open
Kate McKinnonhas the ball for this cold open she is playing Laura Ingraham again.
“The green M&M is canceled just for being a whore,” she whines.
Curiously, she calls outMorgan Wallenbeing canceled when, of course,SNLhad a rolein that whole saga!
Having it both ways, gang.
Laura welcomes a beardedAidy Bryantas Senator Ted Cruz.
“Hit me,” Cruz pleads.
He just wants to remain in the mix.
Bryant playing off McKinnon has that timeless 2015 vibe, doesn’t it folks?
I wish they just wouldn’t here.
The show loves to challenge Davidson’s abilities as a performer, no?
Next up:Ego Nwodimis Candace Owens, who is misquoting MLK.
And, finally, James Austin Johnson brings back his Trump impression.
“), Jason Momoa, Prada.
Impeccable work, if a little rushed.
Lots of pop culture references, if you enjoy that punch in of thing.
Monologue
Forte is back!
He immediately references his cast and how they have all returned to host, except him.
He, along with current cast memberKenan Thompson, was on the show during its third golden age.
It is good to have his energy back in the studio.
He’s totally “not bitter” about folks likeSeth MeyersandJohn Mulaneygetting to host before him.
“It’s finally my turn!”
He begins to get serious, but the music starts to play him off.
(FWIW, Jeff Richards has the best Willem Dafoe impression in the business.)
Always fun to see Lorne in sketches.
MacGruber asks for their masks, as part of his escape plan.
He’s “freeing them from tyranny.”
MacGruber, of course, is anti-vax.
They squabble, hijinks ensue.
This would be at home on ‘Saturday Morning All Star Hits!’
whichKyle Mooneyrecently did on Netflix.
Tatum (Bryant) is swimming around a giant pie of cream, looking for a flag.
This is, alas, how these shows functioned.
“The cream is pretty thick.”
She can’t locate the flag she finds a medallion though!
He’s teaching her a grim lesson about life and “her unfulfilled potential.”
MacGruber (again!)
“He’s following the science!”
But he has a huge hole in his mask.
Turns out, MacGruber has COVID…andhorse wormsandherpesandsyphilis.
And a bunch of spaghetti.
Clearly, MacGruber has been listening to a lot of Joe Rogan an alt-right misinformation rabbit hole.
Cinema Classics
Reese De’What (Thompson) is back ugh.
He has been presenting classic cinema and television since season 39.
This is the first segment since last season’s Mulaney spoof withThe Birds.
A teenage Angela Lansbury (Chloe Fineman) serves her a pineapple and tells her it’s a steak.
These have long since hit their expiration date.
Threesome
It’s a high class night at the Radisson.
A married couple (Mikey Day,Heidi Gardner) hire “an experienced third” for her birthday.
Forte is the third and he is, naturally, off-putting.
“It’s a three-way, not a Me way,” he says, popping three Cialis.
He’s sweaty, unbuttoned shirt, jewels.
Day (AKA Taint) is reluctant, while Gardner is game.
In fact, Maneskin first released this way back in 2017!
And this version largely follows the structure of the Madcon cover, including the rap verse.
It’s kind of funky.
Speaking of Yang, Chen Biao the Chinese Trade Minister is back!
He’s discussing the upcoming Winter Olympics, despite NBC not sending correspondents.
(I like his jab atThe Wireseason 2 being the worst.)
It is cold, as mentioned.
“Underpaid rookie"Sarah Shermanshows up to discuss the cold.
This is a retread of her last Update appearance, which is a bit disappointing.
She’s engaging and has great energy, still.
The crowd is eating this up, as she continues to roast Jost.
She wants Jost and Che to kiss.
As always, he uses slang to show that he is wealthy, which compensates for his small penis.
This is his seventh appearance he first appeared way back in 2017.
He calls out Jost and Davidson buying the ferry, which leads to Davidson showing up.
It’s an interesting dynamic to have Davidson and the fictitious bro interacting.
And Davidson clearly loves this!
They’re back with a new album.
Songs include “Pool Trip Tango” and “The Eyes of God.”
Fun to see the three of them in a sketch together again, like it’s 2009, friends.
Flat out demonic performances.
I like the unofficial NFL anthem, and the toddler hell dance!
I, released last March.
There’s apparently a version with Iggy Pop out there too.
Jeff Richards says: “This song makes me want to take a shower.
This could have easily doubled as a hot sauce commercial.”
“Yeah, according to CNN!”
and “Not my clock!”
he shouts, as the bomb prepares to detonate.
Final Thoughts
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Thank you to Jeff Richards.
Rest in PeaceLouie Anderson,Bob SagetandMeat Loaf.
