SNL's Continued Downward Spiral Thread

I believe that was the 80s and 90s complaint, so it has to be taken with a grain of sand. She also had a young child at the time, so a movie schedule is easier than a TV schedule. It's not like she was in a bunch of flops after - "Outrageous Fortune" made $52M, "Hello Again" made $20M, and even "Troop Beverly Hills" made bank in the rental market.

 

Hell yeah, the reporting we need: https://www.theringer.com/tv/2022/1...baseball-dreams-come-true-sketch-oral-history

 

Which departed cast member has been the biggest loss this season? I think it might be Villasenor.

 

I loved that sketch, if only for the appearances of the Braves' Mark Wohlers, Pedro Borbon Jr. (who got to do the "berry, berry good to me" line) and Gerald Williams (RIP).

A year or two after this episode, the Braves invited a bunch of high school newspaper students down to Turner Field for some mock press conferences with a group of players before a spring training exhibition game. Gerald was one of them, and I asked him about the SNL bit (though I don't remember the answer).

 

I had completely forgotten about that sketch.

Might Helen Hunt have been the last host who did not visibly read from cue cards?

 

As talented of an impressionist as Melissa Villasenor is, I think she had became a marginal contributor (whether by her own fault, or not). Plus, she got leapfrogged by Chloe Fineman, who is just as good (if not better) of an impressionist.

I know this is an easy answer, but I'd have to say the biggest loss(es) would be Kate and Aidy -- especially when Cecily was away for the first part of the season. Heidi Gardner has stepped up as the female utility player, but I don't think he's quite there at her peak yet.

From the men's side, I think Chris Redd's loss was a big one. It's a wait-and-see to see if Devin Walker can step up alongside Kenan.

 

For my money, Chloe Fineman just keeps getting better and better. And Sarah Sherman's quirky delivery has its appeal.

 

I'd say Aidy, especially since I find Molly Kearney, who plays some of the roles that Bryant did, to be awful. Every one of her performances seems to be the same.

 

She seems like a dime-store Melissa McCarthy.

 

With Chloe, Cecily and Heidi still there, they can handle the increased oxygen in the room with Aidy and Kate being gone. Earlier this year, it seemed like they were trying to showcase Bowen more, but I think Sarah has been better.

 

I think that with the exception of the guy who does Biden/Trump, it’s a forgettable cast. Obviously talented people but nothing usually sticks with me.

 

Really? Feel however you want about her comedy, but Sarah Sherman is nothing if not memorable.