Splitsider: Breaking Down Each Cast Member’s Contribution to ‘SNL’ Season 38

Saturday Night Live - Season 2012In this second of a two-part season wrap-up of the SNL‘s Season 38 on Splitsider, I look at each cast member’s contributions to the show, some memorable roles that they’ve played, and their overall “share” of screen time.

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Splitsider: The Best of ‘SNL’ Season 38

snlcecilystronggirlIn this first of a two-part season wrap up of SNL Season 38 on Splitsider, I list my favorite moments of the season, including my picks for best host, best episode, best new cast member, and top sketches.

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Splitsider: ‘SNL’ Review: Ben Affleck and the End of an Era

benafflecksnlIn my final SNL recap for Splitsider of the season, I discuss how Ben Affleck’s solid performance and the show’s emotional tributes to departing cast members Bill Hader and Fred Armisen led to a winning episode.

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Splitsider: ‘SNL’ Review: Kristen Wiig Disappoints with More of the Same

kristenwiigsnlHere’s my SNL recap for Splitsider of the Kristen Wiig episode. I discuss how an overabundance of old material bogged down one of the show’s most talented performers.

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Splitsider: ‘SNL’ Recap: Risk Pays Off for Zach Galifianakis

zachgalifianakissnl2013In this week’s SNL recap on Splitsider, I discuss how Zach Galifianakis’ dangerous unpredictability always makes for an exciting episode.

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Splitsider: Talking with Al Madrigal about ‘The Daily Show’ and His New Standup Special

almadrigalI interviewed Daily Show correspondent Al Madrigal for Splitsider about doing comedy in the wake of national tragedy and his upcoming stand-up special on Comedy Central. It was great talking with such a friendly and personable guy.

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Splitsider: ‘SNL’ Review: Vince Vaughn’s Forgettable Night

vincevaughnsnlIn my Splitsider recap of last weekend’s episode of SNL, I try to figure out how an episode with inspired sketches, a strong host, and great performances by the cast somehow left us feeling unsatisfied. 

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Splitsider: ‘SNL’ Review: Melissa McCarthy Breaks the Rules

melissamccarthysnl2013For this week’s SNL recap for Splitsider, I talk about Melissa McCarthy’s powerhouse performance and how, when it comes to hosts at least, she’s a bit of an anomaly.

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Splitsider: Talking With ‘SNL’ Writer and ’7 Minutes in Heaven’ Host Michael Patrick O’Brien

mikeobrienHere’s an interview I did with SNL writer Michael Patrick O’Brien for Splitsider. We talk about his recent appearance in the “Five Timers Club” sketch with Justin Timberlake, his “7 Minutes in Heaven” series, and the rumors surrounding the Late Night and Tonight Show succession.

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Splitsider: Talking to Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson of ‘Broad City’ About Their Upcoming Comedy Central Show

broad-cityI interviewed the awesome ladies of Broad City for Splitsider about their upcoming Comedy Central series. We talk about translating 4-minute webisodes into half-hour scripts and the possibility of being pigeonholed as a feminist posterchild the way Girls was.

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