![]() Ah, seeing that opening clip of SNL’s inaugural Wolverines cold opening in this particular context brings back significant memories for me as a reviewer, given the fact that it was (obviously) the very first sketch I reviewed in this SNL project of mine. Not even Billy Crystal’s typical smug-fest can hurt this monologue for me.Ĭlips of SNL moments from throughout its 40-year history Steve, to Chris Rock: “I actually forgot you were a cast member.” Chris: “So did the writers.” Melissa McCarthy noticeably looking a lot thinner than she did in her previous SNL appearances. Alec Baldwin, after Steve says he counts this as an extra hosting stint of his: “Steve, this isn’t official – it’s Sunday.” Steve: “*I* don’t know that.” A very memorable gag were Steve mentions Jon Lovitz as an example of SNL greats no longer with us, which is immediately followed by a perfect cutaway to a baffled and offended Jon in the audience. The usual great Steve Martin-style one-liners from Steve. Steve Martin, after comparing this anniversary special to a high school reunion: “A high school that is almost all white…” Steve Martin & Tom Hanks debate comedians vs. An overall strong anniversary special opening montage, and a huge improvement over the one from the 25th Anniversary Special, which I’ve always felt was drab and seemingly a little half-assed. Lots of great little new touches to the usual season 40 theme music, giving it a very epic, special, almost-goosebumps-inducing sound. ![]() I’m really liking the occasional SNL clips that are shown in side-by-side thin bars throughout this. Very cool motif to this, with how matching shots from different opening montages are shown either side-by-side or one after another. Great shot of the much-larger-than-usual, celebrity-filled audience when Jimmy and Justin are saying LFNY. Even the Debbie Downer walk-on adds well to this. So rapid-fire, in fact, that I can’t even catch them all in my current viewing. And, as an SNL nerd, I am absolutely loving all of the rapid-fire references from various eras. This SNL medley song is fun as hell, well-detailed, and is featuring great segues. A nice way that Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake segue into this SNL medley song. JIF & Justin Timberlake do medley of SNL characters’ catchphrases Segments are rated on a scale of 1-5 stars None of the intro segments or highlight reels will be rated. NOTE: For this special, only the full-length new comedy segments will receiving a rating.
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