SNL just stop. That was horrible.

[underpants]

I know that comedy is often a collaborative process so there's that. Other than that, that was one of the worst presentations on TV I've ever seen.

Tom Hanks's monologue was okay. I guess.
The rap song thing to lead? I knew this was in trouble.
Weekend Update - the added laughter was distracting and forced. Not show material.
The teen girl skit was funny just because my wife and I were laughing because she sounded like our daughter a bit.

Other than that. Just horrible. My 2 cents.

[milestogo]

1. The format could work if somebody had done more work on making the whole thing hang together.

It seemed like every person was on their own. This was the first time I've ever found Kate McKinnon annoying. She's a great talent but nothing she did last night was remotely funny.

[Dem2theMax]

2. I forgot to record it.

Sounds like I didn't miss anything.

[TexasTowelie]

3. I agree with the laugh tape on Weekend Update.

The timing of the "audience" was out-of-sync with the jokes so it actually made some of the punch lines land flat.

[rickford66]

4. I think they said others were "zoomed" in for the Weekend Update

So it was real laughter from friends and relatives. The show wasn't real great or real funny, but these guys were trying to lighten up life for all us shut ins. There were also contract obligations and time bought in advance.

[underpants]

11. Yeah I was thinking that they HAD to put something on

Force Majeure or not.

[Dr Vegas]

5. but the Hal Willner tribute

was beautiful, especially when they sand Lou Reed's "Perfect Day"

[Olafjoy]

6. The video game bit was funny. My video gamers were laughing hard.

[underpants]

13. That was the most complete skit of the night. I forgot the Zoom meeting one.

It had a few moments but Zoom meeting and toilet paper jokes are like Facebook middle age material...and I'm middle aged and on Facebook

[Merlot]

23. I thought the zoom meeting was incredibly sexist

[Rorey]

30. I guess I'll have to watch it again

I was pretty tired. I didn't pick up on any sexist aspect.

[underpants]

41. I could see that. Zoom meeting toilet paper old people tech jokes

Reminded me of the stuff us old people put on Facebook. A complete lack of originality across the board.

[customerserviceguy]

7. I agree

most was so-so at best, but Weekend Update still makes me laugh. Michael Che and Colin Jost are the best pair that SNL has ever had in that spot.

[sfstaxprep]

8. You're Acting Like You Had Something Better To Do On A Saturday Night

Would you rather they had 2 Hours of Dateline reruns?

[Ptah]

9. You seem nice.

[underpants]

10. Okay point taken

[Me.]

17. I Don't Care, It Was A Terrible, Horrible Show

These people are supposed to be professionals and not turn in a show that some kids in a basement probably could've done better. They have a writing staff at their disposal though they usually write a lot of their skits. The tribute to Hal Wilner was real and lovely, the best aspect of the show.

[Merlot]

24. I got a few good laughs from it. This was their first outing with the new format

like the other late night shows (Colbert, Meyers, Kimmel) it takes a while to hit their groove. I liked how each person got their own skit. The zoom skit was the worst because they've done that one before and it was just as sexist this time as the first time.

[Me.]

34. You're Very Forgiving

I expect a lot more from a show with its reputation. They've had plenty of time to put it together and all manner of help and expertise was available to them. I'm thinking it's reaching its shelf life.

[redstateblues]

19. What a bunch of grouchy posters!

I had more laughs than I'd had all week!

[Merlot]

25. I know! Laughs are in short supply right now, I'll take all I can find!

[Rorey]

31. I think a lot of us are getting a bit grouchy

I know I'm battling a bit of "grouchyism" myself.

Life is different. I appreciate the efforts of everyone involved in SNL and all of the other shows that are trying to work with the situation.

[Rorey]

27. Or another SNL rerun

I had nothing better to do.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

12. I thought the Zoom bit was pretty funny.

[underpants]

14. I forgot that one

But really, a Zoom meeting skit and toilet paper jokes?

Yes it had its moments.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

15. Overall, I agree that the show was kind of insubstantial.

But it's a tough format and I'll give them credit for trying.

[Rorey]

28. The Zoom bit was funny

I even felt inclined to go look up the Zoom meeting it was based on. I'm sure that woman is never going to live that down.

[avebury]

16. I liked the zoom conference and when Michael Che

got Colin Jost to read the joke was funny. Most of the show I really didn't care for that much.

[sfstaxprep]

18. SNL Is Not That Funny Anymore To Begin With

Other than Weekend Update, the best parts are usually the pre-recorded sketches.

Given what they had to work with, and the short timeframe, they didn't do a horrible job.

I really wish some of it had at least been Live. It would be nice if they could at least do 1 live segment. Or even get a comedian to do the monologue, so it's got some spontaneity and doesn't have to be perfect.

[Marie Marie]

20. IMHO, John Oliver does the best show without an audience.

Everyone else seems uncomfortable without audience feedback and it ends up feeling awkward. Oliver just does his thing and doesn't seem to need or miss the audience reaction.

[underpants]

21. From what I've seen I agree

Haven't seen Colbert. I've seen Kimmel monologues which are pretty good. I'm not a big fan of Fallon but his at home shows are actually pretty fun. Him reading the monologue (no audience) is funny because you can see on his face how well the joke went. Cool house too.

Oliver is really good even without an audience.

[a kennedy]

44. You have not seen Jimmy Fallon......I think he does the best without an audience.

Jimmy Kimmel does really good as well, Stephen needs his audience to feel comfortable, JMHO.

[Boomerproud]

22. I came in very late and the only skit I saw was

the How low can you go one which was relegated to the end. One of the worst ever.

[mucifer]

26. I liked the Bernie sketch and the sportscaster one. But, the episode pretty much just made me sad

I hope they can spend some time figuring it out for next week.

[LisaM]

29. It was hit or miss, but it usually is.

I think time will give it some poignancy.

It was a relief to see.anything that wasn't Pandemic TV or a tenth-time re-run of House Hunters.

I liked the Kate MacKinnon one, the woman using Crayola markers for make-up, Chris Martin (not a big favorite, but he sounded good and picked a good song), Weekend Update was okay (and the grieving Michael Che will haunt me), and the Hal Willner piece made.me cry

I can generally do without Pete Davison, and the video game skit did nothing for me but even as it was on, I was thinking someone else probably related to it!

[Rorey]

32. Shelter from the Storm

I thought it was a good choice, and enjoyed it.

[Rorey]

33. Hal Willner

I went to bed before that segment, so I just now watched it.

Been doing a bit of choking back tears throughout the day .....

[LisaM]

39. Yeah....

They nailed it

[Coventina]

35. I actually enjoyed it quite a bit. There were a few skits that were pretty bad.

But that's just typical of SNL.

[JustFiveMoreMinutes]

36. Those who can DO, those who can't CRITICIZE... C'mon STRANGE TIMES

and you expect Emmy Award Caliber....

[underpants]

42. No I expect funny

It wasn't funny. I would think someone could come up with 3 originals takes other than zoom calls and TP.

The social distancing dance (maybe not funny but set to music) from a waltz to square dancing. Some choreographed thing.
Sorts caster describing someone making their way through a store (like slalom or downhill skiiing ora football running back)
Someone fishing - wink to the viewers in the country and a nothing's changed for me type thing
People trying new hobbies -guitar, new language - with terrible results. Thinking they've mastered Spanish only it's total gobbledegook.
Food channel skit about people trying to make dishes from not quite the right ingredients in their cupboard-cabinets. Like Ida Gardner - Barefoot Contessa

See. Not too hard and it's just my first cup of coffee.

[lunasun]

37. Hits and misses like always . I thought the WEU was good with the Baldwin part , Bernie skit &

the zoom conference because there are people like that . Chris Martin was a good musical guest for song choice Everyything is a compromise right now and at least there was an effort

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

38. I only saw the opening and the Tom Hanks monologue.

It was decent, but clearly needed a live audience to work properly.

Nonetheless, I was impressed that they put together a show at all.

[DeminPennswoods]

43. They need to do the skits with animated versions

of themselves, but using themselves as live voice actors even if the animation is crude like the first Simpsons on Tracy Ullman.