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What’s On Deck For The Seth Rogen SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE??

Firsteenth! by Aramel	Oct 6th, 2007 07:51:54 PM
Woohoo! What a self-loser :-)
seth rogen by MC-909	Oct 6th, 2007 07:56:53 PM
Seth Rogen is a 240 lb version of Steve Guttenberg.
Second-ish by DirkD13"	Oct 6th, 2007 07:57:17 PM
Why can't the Apatow-Rogen juggernaught bring Pineapple Express forwards to say, next month?
who cares this shows still on? how is this cool? by soup74	Oct 6th, 2007 08:16:31 PM
just wanted to get those out of the way.
Not even Seth Rogen by Giphangster	Oct 6th, 2007 08:30:44 PM
could make me tune in to this train wreck of a show.
I'm still holding out hope for this show.... by JKrow21	Oct 6th, 2007 08:57:34 PM
The past few years have been pretty shitty but the show is slowly getting better. They just need to trim down some of the cast bringing them down and get more new talent in there. A lot of the new additions have been really good. but one of the main problems is in the writing. A lot of the skits start off with funny premises but fall apart midway or the closing is abrupt and awkward.
Does anyone know if the unrated Knocked Up DVD by half vader	Oct 6th, 2007 09:19:38 PM
includes the regular version with seamless branching? I'm still pissed about 40YOVirgin. Loved the film. but instead of being a 'director's cut' that one was basically just the second-last edit. They just trimmed those scenes so the pacing worked and viola! Theatrical cut. Why they couldn't use basic dvd technology and give us both is beyond me. I'm not going to buy Knocked Up if it's the same thing. I'm all for director's cuts, just not "here's our almost-finished version".
Amy Poehler? She's by far the best cast member. by Flim Springfield	Oct 6th, 2007 09:29:18 PM
And one of the best EVER.
unrated DVDs are a plague by Neutron	Oct 6th, 2007 09:33:39 PM
The only reason they are 'unrated' is they include footage not rated for the theatrical release. There's no hardcore Heigl action, just scenes that were deleted for a reason. The 40-year old virgin was ruined in the DVD by adding an extra 15-20 minutes to a movie that was already too long. I assume the same will be the case with Knocked Up.
This may make the season by BetaRayBill07	Oct 6th, 2007 09:55:43 PM
Along with Jonah Hill's appearance this may be all we have to look forward to this season. Ugh!
TOO SPOON ! by Pound Sand	Oct 6th, 2007 10:03:34 PM

"Quickly, hand it to me!"...."But it's shit." by future help	Oct 6th, 2007 10:30:41 PM
MacGrugerrrrrr.
SETH ROGAN AS DAN CONNER!!! by Shermdawg	Oct 6th, 2007 10:38:27 PM
Roseanne: The Movie (2017)
Great commercial parody! by zool43	Oct 6th, 2007 10:42:39 PM
"That comes in handy when you want to watch a movie in a doctor's office."
hm by zati1	Oct 6th, 2007 10:47:37 PM
this is the first time in a long time that I remember them not doing a political-themed cold open.
DOUCHE of the year was nice. by future help	Oct 6th, 2007 10:53:01 PM
good characters. MacGruger perhaps, should of been left alone.
freaking hysterical by genesis495	Oct 6th, 2007 10:56:59 PM
The music sketch is hysterical one of the better ones in recent SNL.
I said... by zati1	Oct 6th, 2007 11:00:04 PM
"wee-uh!"
Is Seth gonna do anything? by BetaRayBill07	Oct 6th, 2007 11:23:24 PM
Seriously he was in that Douchbag sketch and handed shit to Macgruber....anything else?? God these writers need to be strung up.
MacGrubber! by Terry the geek	Oct 6th, 2007 11:23:54 PM
I said we!
spoon is better than that by SarcasticHorse	Oct 6th, 2007 11:24:25 PM
they're a good indie band, but i don't like "the underdog". give them another chance. and what was the sketch that opened the show?
hey, it's chevy chase by SarcasticHorse	Oct 6th, 2007 11:32:03 PM
or as i know him, the comedy vortex
Chevy Chase by Terry the geek	Oct 6th, 2007 11:33:42 PM
For nostalgia alone, it was worth him showing up. MacGrubber!!!!
Chevy's voice sounds different... by TheRealSeveren	Oct 6th, 2007 11:41:01 PM
more of a lisp now with age. Its amazing how much what you look and sound like contributes to whether you're funny or not. Its not just timing and writing. Thats why so many, including Chevy lose something with age. Time changes them just enough so it doesnt quite work anymore. Gotta give love to Spoon though even though Brit messed up in the middle. Im from Austin and have known those guys for years. Great Pop Rock if youre into that. Im in New York next weekend! Is it impossible to que up for SNL tickets? Anyone? By the way, I respect all of you. Man... Rogen is not meant to do sketch comedy...
Yep. by Shermdawg	Oct 6th, 2007 11:42:48 PM
It keeps getting worse.
Rowlf & the Swedish Chef by maxwell's hammer	Oct 6th, 2007 11:43:29 PM
Okay, seriously, that was the funniest thing I've ever seen.
target audience didn't get some of Chevy but by Larry of Arabia	Oct 6th, 2007 11:45:56 PM
He could teach the two current anchors a thing or two about delivery. He got some laughs out of bad jokes, made the bizarre ones seem natural (which made them even odder), and some of the "thinker" ones hit. The two saps they have doing Weekend Update now would have grinned like idiots and maybe shake their heads a smug self-depreciating way. I call it Jimmy Fallon Sickness.
Chevy's lisp by onedamngoal	Oct 6th, 2007 11:47:11 PM
His dentures were loose in his mouth the whole time. Half the jokes didn't even make sense.
Chevy by maxwell's hammer	Oct 6th, 2007 11:48:46 PM
To be fair, most of his jokes were on par with with everything Amy and Seth did...he sort of lead in and out of each joke with some weird-o gestures, and only bombed on one. It wasn't horrible, it was just strange.
spoon by SarcasticHorse	Oct 6th, 2007 11:50:21 PM
i was hoping that they would do "don't make me a target" or "don't you evah" instead of "you got yr. cherry bomb".
I knowit will never happen but... by Terry the geek	Oct 6th, 2007 11:52:20 PM
Since Chevy isn't doing much these days why don't SNL just give him lifetime status on Weekend Update. I mean, it could get better than it was tonight.
I'm glad Spoon performed... by maxwell's hammer	Oct 6th, 2007 11:52:38 PM
...it gave me a chance to change the channel and watch the Rockies sweep the Phillies!
i expected "i summon you" by waggy	Oct 6th, 2007 11:53:21 PM
oh well, hope snl keeps getting the indie bands, and i'll keep ignoring people whining about never having heard of the musical guest. can't wait to see my favorite band, rilo kiley later this season.
"Fitted shirt" by TheRealSeveren	Oct 6th, 2007 11:54:13 PM
is the best Spoon song for my money. Not on this new record though. Denture's, huh? That's live TV for ya. I wouldve taken a sec and stuck em back in place for a laugh. Maya and SNL need to part ways methinks.
Chevy's voice... by Avilos	Oct 6th, 2007 11:56:41 PM
I think his microphone was messed up. Like it was too far away or not picking up his voice completely. As a result he had this very distance sound to his voice.
rilo kiley by SarcasticHorse	Oct 6th, 2007 11:57:23 PM
i saw them about a week or so ago and as a result i have a crush on jenny lewis.
Chevy was painful to watch. by Flim Springfield	Oct 6th, 2007 11:59:15 PM
Nervous, terrible timing, worse delivery. Just kinda sad.
Mad Joe by maxwell's hammer	Oct 7th, 2007 12:01:54 AM
Seriously, this wasn't earth-shattering comedy or anything, but its the kind of stuff I've always loved about SNL when its 'on'. Just little short bursts of inspired lunacy. They need to pack the show out with this stuff instead of political jokes, repetitive impersonations, and stale characters (of which there wree few tonight).
That first joke Chevy did... by SifoDyasJr.	Oct 7th, 2007 12:03:18 AM
...made me realize how much he now looks like Mike Gravel.
Norm and Chevy for Weekend Update! by TheRealSeveren	Oct 7th, 2007 12:04:34 AM
The original and the best to do it since. I like the idea of bringing different guests on to do the news every week. That could result in some really exciting and funny moments.
Actually Chevy's Delivery was Correct by Larry of Arabia	Oct 7th, 2007 12:06:41 AM
While not perfect, Chevy found a way to sell the jokes. They were not great but he managed only to outright bomb on just one or two. He focused on the funny, and not acting like he was above one if it didn't get a laugh right away. Rather, he did something to get a laugh anyway. That's why the current group, with the exception of one or two cast members, bomb so often. They are more interested in selling themselves when everything should be in service to the joke, even the ones that bomb. Rogan seems to know this, so do Sandburg and Hader. The rest, like I said earlier it's Jimmy Fallon sickness.
To be fair to Fallon by Terry the geek	Oct 7th, 2007 12:09:03 AM
Norm MacDonald was doing that in the 90's. Although I loved Update with Norm.
Chevy Chase needs to be put down by Thick McRunFast	Oct 7th, 2007 12:10:39 AM
And that Muppets sketch was beyond embarrassing.
The best Weekend Update Anchors... by Terry the geek	Oct 7th, 2007 12:10:49 AM
to me are: Chevy Chase, Norm MacDonald and Kevin Nealon. I should put in an honorable mention for Tina Fey.
Chevy's appearance was ironic after the Lou Dobbs bit. by Flim Springfield	Oct 7th, 2007 12:19:58 AM
With Dobbs naming stars from thirty or more years ago, like David Brenner and Jill Eikenberry, to show how out of touch he is, then... a star from over thirty years ago shows up.
"He regrets it with every fiber of his existence!" by AnimeJune	Oct 7th, 2007 12:20:40 AM
MACGRUBER! I'm glad they had that - MacGruber has been one of the underrated, but best continuing skits of SNL lately. It has continuity, but they have a way to make it new each time so it's not just repetition (like the painful Penelope sketch). I didn't get Chevy Chase's jokes, for the most part, but it could have been the transitions. And FRAGGLE MOTHERFUCKIN' ROCK! Excellent! One question - what happened to the Robert Smiegal cartoon?
that wasn't Fraggle Rock by Magic Rat	Oct 7th, 2007 12:33:54 AM
that was the muppet show band. and Bill Hader as animal RULED! funniest thing on SNL this year.
Not even Spoon and Seth Rogen by mayorofsimpleton	Oct 7th, 2007 12:35:34 AM
could get me to watch SNL, and that's pretty much a dream line up for me.
On a positive note: Armisen's Gene Simmons was gold. by Flim Springfield	Oct 7th, 2007 12:46:26 AM

They had a bit of nerve to night to make a skit about by eggbeater	Oct 7th, 2007 01:18:16 AM
douches when SNL has kind of become a douche show itself. Other than the Digital Shorts, there is nothing really creative going on anymore. The good (Armisen has talent, Kristen Wiig, and Forte get some laughs) just can't outweigh the horrible (Keenan and his horrible impressions,Jason Sudeikis just kind of shows up every week, Weekend Update, and when was the last time there was a funny opening monologue?) But I'm the real douche for watching it every week.
How could they top the season opener? by Kirbymanly	Oct 7th, 2007 01:20:01 AM
In a variety of ways, my friend. It was embarassing to watch. I'm actually looking forward to tonight's episode as the 'clearing of the webs' comeback.
Pretty decent episode. by Bungion Boy	Oct 7th, 2007 01:20:30 AM
Uneven to be sure. But compared to last week's completely laugh free episode, this had some quality things. The Douchebag sketch was very funny and I think could have been even longer. The Macgruber bits were pretty funny but should have been spread out over the show. Update had a few really strong jokes. Much better than their usual lately. Chevy was a nice addition. Even though some of his jokes just seemed strange, he had a few great ones. You have to give the man respect. He's Chevy. The Muppet sketch was great. Loved it. But where was Floyd and Dr. Teeth? But at least it was good silly fun. The rest of the show, not so much. That sketch with the kids seemed to be stretching to make new characters but they didn't really do anything. Same joke over and over. Still, if they can make a few more shows like this this season, then I'll be happy.
SNL Has Five Talented Cast Members by Magic Rat	Oct 7th, 2007 01:22:14 AM
In order of talent.... 1. Bill Hader 2. Kristen Wiig 3. Will Forte 4. Fred Armisen 5. Andy Samberg that's it. Keep that core and dump everyone else, including Hammond and Pohler.
Did I miss the Smigel cartoon? by ShiftyEyedDog2	Oct 7th, 2007 01:23:22 AM
I swear they listed it in the opening credits, but I don't remember actually seeing one.
DENNIS MILLER was he best Update host by ShiftyEyedDog2	Oct 7th, 2007 01:24:40 AM
...and even if you don't agree on that, I think we can ALL agree that Colin Quinn was by far the worst the show has ever seen!!! For that matter he may be the worst overall cast member the show has ever had)
Magic Rat, I'd have to pretty much agree by ShiftyEyedDog2	Oct 7th, 2007 01:33:32 AM
* Hader, Wiig, Forte definitely. * I would add Jason Sudeikis to that list as well. * Armisen loses points for me based solely on the horribly unfunny Nuni sketch they keep dragging out again and again. * Samberg's shorts always hit, but his live stuff is hit-and-miss. * Hammond serves his purpose, which is usually just playing a central character off of whom the others can play, much like Phil Hartman did (though Hartman was obviously far superior) * The worst? No contest: Kenan Thompson - how is he still on this show? * I could also do without Maya Rudolph - annoying and unfunny.
oh yeah, I forgot about Jason Sudeikis by Magic Rat	Oct 7th, 2007 02:12:06 AM
he's excellent, but he's so underused. So, six talented cast members. Agree about Kenan being the worst. If Al Sharpton is not running for president, what's the point of keeping him around?
Jason Sudeikis by Jubs	Oct 7th, 2007 02:14:17 AM
They just need to hurry up and do a 24 parody with Jason Sudeikis. His resemblance to Kiefer is uncanny, at least in my opinion.
say what you will.... by larry sellers homework	Oct 7th, 2007 02:55:18 AM
about Spoon. At least they kept that garbage short. remember when paul Simon was the weirdest act on SNL?
This is BAD.... by Kirbymanly	Oct 7th, 2007 02:56:27 AM
only two god laughs so far. The dorky kids and the book written by the Pope's cat during update..."Man In White Hat Who Feed Me". The Muppets thing had potential if only they went with a joke and not a "Family Guy"-esque nostalgia kick for the sake of nostalgia. THERE WAS NO JOKE except for the fact that they were spitting image of Dr. Teeth's Band! And that's not even a joke! That's a costume party. Even Spoon seemed like a nostalgia kick to the past. That fucking song sounded like sub-par Billy Joel. Fuck! How dumb do you have to be to write on this show? And poor Chevy... he seemed like he was struggling through the pitty, and again, nostalgia laughter.
Mr Spork, you are on the internet.. by polyh3dron	Oct 7th, 2007 05:02:51 AM
Google is your friend.
Opening sketch was horrendous by Pongo	Oct 7th, 2007 06:39:44 AM
Who was the moron who decided to go with the Federline thing as the opening sketch. You're supposed to DRAW IN viewers with your opening sketch, SNL, not drive them away.
so THAT was Spoon?! by sbessiso	Oct 7th, 2007 07:14:39 AM
yikes, you can keep them after watching last nights ep, i realized that Jason Sudekis is kinda like the "straight man", he doesnt do the really wacky characters but has the job of playing against them. Give him more work!! p.s- Kenan is important to my childhood but i have to agree, he's terrible, and they dont give him anything to do or anything to spread his wings with, such a pity, he's the only black guy on the show right? where was the Smigel cartton?
sbessiso - THANK YOU! by ShiftyEyedDog2	Oct 7th, 2007 09:44:39 AM
I thought i was crazy! They DID mention a Smigel cartoon, right? I sure didnt see one.
"White Hat Man Give Food" by Big Bad Clone	Oct 7th, 2007 10:06:48 AM
Fucking hilarious.
Spoon by Zarles	Oct 7th, 2007 10:28:02 AM
Why in the hell would you possibly go out of your way to sound like Billy Joel?
fuck the mets! by BadMrWonka	Oct 7th, 2007 12:47:50 PM
that little bit on update would have been funny if their disgraceful plunge hadn't dropped me down a place in my fantasy baseball league (I had beltraqn, alou and delgado on my team). craptastic!
Writing by OtisSpofford	Oct 7th, 2007 03:07:14 PM
Although I miss the first SNL cast, and standouts along the way like Murphy and Hartman, many of the current cast members do well if the WRITING is good - even Keenan has some great expressions if he is allowed to do more than play drag or some 10 second Al Sharpton bit... And Wiig - she is amazing but I think they are going to run her exaggeration woman character (this season's anwer to Lovitz's Liar) into the ground... With all the competition to get stuff on the air, it is amazing how so many duds make it - stuff that is neither interesting or funny - it's pitiful when the only things that brought laughs in our house were Armisen's Gene Simmons and Wiig's "I said WE"... Oh, and Chevy was doing those non-sequiters and straight line without punchline back in the 70's... For those of us who've been around - seen it.
Myers messed up a joke, and had kind of a "whatever" attitude ab by Big Jim	Oct 9th, 2007 01:01:17 PM
I remember one time when Dennis Miller screwed up a joke on Update; he apologised right then to A. Whitney Brown for bungling his joke. That's class, admitting you made a mistake and being contrite. But then again, maybe Myers wrote the joke he blew so there was no one to apologise to.
that should read "...attitude about it." by Big Jim	Oct 9th, 2007 01:02:15 PM
d'oh!
the cast by haggardatbest	Oct 9th, 2007 02:26:55 PM
You are right on the money. I only ever watch the show when there is a decent host, but Hader could make me a regular viewer as long as they give him something to do. I like Sudeikis, but he was so much better on "30 Rock" I would rather he would just stay there. Amy Pohler is hilarious as part of the Upright Citizens Brigade, but is floundering on SNL. Kenan sucks, and I've never liked Hammond. Kristen Wiig should be allowed to be hot on the show. Now that would make me a regular viewer.
oh yeah by haggardatbest	Oct 9th, 2007 02:30:36 PM
I forgot about the genius of Fred Armisen. His Gene Simmons had me on the floor.
Not good by ebolamonkey	Oct 9th, 2007 04:44:51 PM
How could they waste seth? A couple chuckles.

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