Rainn Wilson to host SNL on Feb. 24
Saturday, February 24th, 2007Moving this back to the front page to remind you this is tonight!
As GMMR reported today, Rainn Wilson is scheduled to host Saturday Night Live on February 24!
Arcade Fire is the musical guest.
Can’t wait to see what Office parody they come up with …
Source: TV Guide and TV.com. Tipsters: Stacey, Gruel omelette.
NBC is replaying Rainn’s SNL this coming Saturday, the 14th!
123 | kla Sat. Jul. 7, 2007 at 10:18pmThe office is what i live for, if it was canceled i would throw myself infront of an oncoming train (haha, office pun)
122 | June Thu. Mar. 1, 2007 at 1:35pmLoved Dwight (Rainne) in office. Love the old SNL. Why has SNL got so perverted, I shut it down Feb 24th. I haven’t watched SNL for a while, but was excited that Rainne was going to host. Wonder if I will enjoy Dwight anymore in office, or even watch office. Does SNL realize that some of the oldtimers would still like to watch but are disturbed by the rude content, very rude content (don’t the babyboomers outnumber the college kids now, aren’t we the majority?).
121 | lara Thu. Mar. 1, 2007 at 8:14amRe: 124:
Not every band in the world has to be liked by everyone. It’s the beauty of choice.
120 | O-Dizzle Tue. Feb. 27, 2007 at 10:37am119 | not Karen
agreed, snl can be condensed into an hour, and nbc can give the extra half hour to another show that needs it…i think we all know which one.
119 | pc Sun. Feb. 25, 2007 at 5:56pmI agree #120. The opening skit was funny, but it kinda dragged out. Rainn was great though! The funniest SNL I’ve seen since Justin Timberlake hosted.
118 | Stephanie C. Sun. Feb. 25, 2007 at 12:53pmI think Rainn was awesome considering the skits he had to work with!!!! SNL should had BJ Novak guest as a guest writer!!!!!!!!!!
117 | B Halpert Sun. Feb. 25, 2007 at 12:39pmThe writers on SNL take a premise and beat it over the head. Some of the jokes are funny, but often times it goes on for far too long.
116 | sara Sun. Feb. 25, 2007 at 10:16amRainn was awesome. I agree the opening skit was great. Lorne Michael’s with his “World’s Funniest Boss” mug….too funny.
I have never heard of them, but thought the band was scary and not in a good way. The news was pretty funny. And while it was cute seeing Rashida for a millisecond in the Office skit, I didn’t think she needed to be front and center at the end of the show with the goodbyes. But Rainn rocked and his movie looks like it will be good.
SNL should be just an hour. 90 minutes is too long.
115 | not Karen Sun. Feb. 25, 2007 at 8:39amEveryone said that the show wouldn’t survive when Chevy Chase left. Then they said the same thing with Phil Hartman, Chris Farley, & Adam Sandler’s departure. Then Norm MacDonald. Then Will Ferrell.
The show comes in waves. It’s an institution in that building and on NBC. It’s been taking hits quite frequently as of late and after seeing it last night, I’m not so sure why. I thought it was wonderful. I really did.
I don’t know what people are expecting when they sit down and watch this show. There were plenty of sketches that bombed over the thirty plus years that SNL has been on the air. Even from their most memorable characters.
Sure, the network has cut the show’s budget considerably over the last several years, but it doesn’t mean it’s not worth backing. I’m really curious as to why opinions of this show are always so polar. What about it is so unwatchable?
This current cast is made up of a lot of fresh faces that still need some getting used to. And I am by no means saying that there’s another Belushi or Chase or Hartman or Ferrell among them. But they aren’t awful. There have also been drastic changes to the writing staff; mostly in hiring a great number of writers in their mid-twenties. It’s trying to adapt.
And obviously, I was super-impressed with Rainn. I thought he did a great job. And Arcade Fire, obviously, was fantastic. I still have faith in this show. I really do and I ultimately enjoyed last night’s episode.
114 | LittleTuna Sun. Feb. 25, 2007 at 8:28amCan someone youtube it please?
113 | Elisa Sun. Feb. 25, 2007 at 8:17am*monologue
112 | Charlee Sun. Feb. 25, 2007 at 7:55amhttp://www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Live/video/#mea=65251 nbc.com has the opening online!
111 | Charlee Sun. Feb. 25, 2007 at 7:55amIt was decent. Rainn was funny. The Arcade Fire was amazing. But overall, it reminded me why I don’t bother watching SNL anymore.
110 | Luke Sun. Feb. 25, 2007 at 7:52amI kept dozing off while I was watching it, but I was able to see most of it. I liked the opening with the parody of The Office and I liked the weird singing/gun/confession skit at first. The peeper skit was weird, but funny. Rainn is great.
It was all right. Without Rainn it wouldn’t have been nearly as funny.
Andy Samberg is hysterical. I LOVE the digital shorts. Most of SNL’s cast is forgettable. However, I love Bill Hader, Will Forte, Amy Poehler, and Kristen Wiig, Fred Armisen and Darrell Hammond. Maya Rudolph has her moments. Sudeikis is forgettable, as is Kenan. I don’t find Seth Meyers funny.
One of my favorite skits this season featured Dane Cook in the skit “Cubicle Fight”, but Justin Timberlake was possibly one of the best. hosts. ever!
JKras next!
109 | Purple Belt Sun. Feb. 25, 2007 at 7:36amA few clips of Rainn on SNL are up:
108 | Mike H Sun. Feb. 25, 2007 at 7:25amhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4vpT4UrY1M&mode=user&search=
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlN2EoPBFE0&NR
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfXzKDJIGTI&NR
Aww the monologue was dead on with The Office. i think that was a good lead in to making fun of the show. I think that was probably m favorite part.
107 | Jules Sun. Feb. 25, 2007 at 6:57am#94- “k”
The first song was called Intervention, as you said, and the 2nd song was called “Keep the Car Running.” I may be wrong, but I think its the first two tracks off of Neon Bible, their next album.
They’re one of my favorite bands. They’re unique. I guess some people just don’t get that.
106 | BandGeek Sun. Feb. 25, 2007 at 6:53amI’m actually surprised that a lot of people weren’t into the sketches - I’m one of the few who think SNL has become appointment television again this year. Of course there were a few weaker moments (in an hour and a half long show that’s to be expected I suppose) but overall it was great. I love the cast this year. Rainn was fantastic - some people just don’t seem comfortable hosting a live comedy show and have trouble getting into the “flow” of things. Rainn was amazing - he seemed really at home. (The Office parody - best.skit.ever.)
And to those who thought the Arcade Fire sucked - are you sure your ears a working properly?!?!?! They were unbelievably great! I can’t wait for their new album to be released - I loved the songs they performed last night.
105 | Nicole Sun. Feb. 25, 2007 at 6:02amI meant Rainn. And I thought Arcade Fire was awesome.
104 | sara Sun. Feb. 25, 2007 at 5:58am