Post by B on Feb 16, 2015 16:07:00 GMT -5
The Best and Worst of SNL's 40th Anniversary Special
From Bill Murray to Eddie Murphy, Kanye to Sir Paul, here are the highlights and low points from Saturday Night Live's 40 Anniversary Special.
By Matt Fowler
www.ign.com/articles/2015/02/16/the-best-and-worst-of-saturday-night-live-snl-40th-anniversary-special?utm_source=zergnet&utm_medium=Web&utm_campaign=Zergnet_405063
"To celebrate 40 years on the air, Saturday Night Live hit us with a live three and a half hour (four hour, if you count the red carpet pre-show) Sunday special that featured decades of cast members along with select hosts and musical guests.
So how was the star-studded special? Well, it was pretty much what you'd expect from a regular episode of SNL. Some highs, some rough patches, and a hefty amount of hiccups (especially give the sheer amount of performers/moving parts crammed into this extra-long broadcast). An uneven, mixed bag that gave some SNL icons a spotlight while sidelining others in favor of celebrity pop ins. Granted, it's probably impossible to give everyone their just due on a show like this, but still, there were plenty of missed opportunities...."
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From Bill Murray to Eddie Murphy, Kanye to Sir Paul, here are the highlights and low points from Saturday Night Live's 40 Anniversary Special.
By Matt Fowler
www.ign.com/articles/2015/02/16/the-best-and-worst-of-saturday-night-live-snl-40th-anniversary-special?utm_source=zergnet&utm_medium=Web&utm_campaign=Zergnet_405063
"To celebrate 40 years on the air, Saturday Night Live hit us with a live three and a half hour (four hour, if you count the red carpet pre-show) Sunday special that featured decades of cast members along with select hosts and musical guests.
So how was the star-studded special? Well, it was pretty much what you'd expect from a regular episode of SNL. Some highs, some rough patches, and a hefty amount of hiccups (especially give the sheer amount of performers/moving parts crammed into this extra-long broadcast). An uneven, mixed bag that gave some SNL icons a spotlight while sidelining others in favor of celebrity pop ins. Granted, it's probably impossible to give everyone their just due on a show like this, but still, there were plenty of missed opportunities...."
much more at link
