Eli Manning did an alright job as the show's host. But he appeared very stiff during the night. He interacted well with the cast but I also feel that he wasn't given very funny material.
The Fox and Friends opening seemed ro possess humor that's been previously done before in past instalments. Nevertheless the performances were good and I liked Jason Sudeikis' impression of Rupert Murdoch.
Eli Manning's monologue started out alright; but then it just dived into typical questions-from-the-audience scenario. What's more, the idea of Eli Manning not knowning much about New York City has been done with previous hosts. Not an original opening at all.
The green sketch was alright but the joke of Eli Manning not conducting himself properly during the shoot grew old. I liked the sight of him wearing the corny motion-capture outfit; but unfortunately, his bodily motions grew pretty old. Though I do have to admit that the idea of him dribbling a ball was actually humorous. In addition, Bill Hader and Jason Sudeikis were very funny as the hapless production staff. And Kenan Thompsons's and Andy Samberg's quick appearances were funny as well. IAll in all, not a terrible sketch; but it could have been funnier.
The courtroom sketch was alright; but Eli Manning's performance wasn't that great. He appeared very stiff and his delivery seemed a little restrained. Jason Sudeikis' performance as the lawyer was very good; and the manner in which he read the text message's of Manning's character was very funny. I did chuckle at Manning's coy childish laughter and his first facial expression. But other than that, I didn't find his performance that entirely memorable.
Bill Hader once again brought us his elderly news reporter character Herb Welsh; but unfortunately, the sketch was very rushed as well as very formulaic. Though Hader performed well, his constant hitting people with his microphone has gotten old. What's more, the concept of his character dying and coming back to life has been done everytime this sketch has been done; and thus, there is no surprise at all. This reoccurring sketch has to have its format changed. Otherwise, it's time to retire this sketch.
Weekend Update was a mixed bag. Seth's jokes weren't very funny and he seemed to be in a rush to get the segment over with. Kristen Wiig did a decent job portraying an over-tanned mother; but the writing wasn't great.
I got a good laugh seeing Sacha Baron Cohen make a surprise appearance as his character from his upcoming movie "The Dictator." And when Martin Scorsece came out, I was further surprised. Both Baron Cohen and Scirsese interacted well together. I liked seeing him poke fun at "Hugo;" as I read that Baron Cohen appeared in the movie. All in all, it was an interesting and unexpected segment.
The game show sketch was alright; but the jokes in the sketch grew old fast. Abby Elliot did a fine job portraying the host; but her anger towards her boyfriend, played by Eli Manning, became slightly redundant. Bill Hader was also very funny as an over-jovial contestant; and his delivery was very humorous. I wish that he got to be in the sketch longer. I also feel that Eli Manning came off as very stiff in the sketch; and he seemed to deliver his lines in a very awkward manner. All in all, not a great sketch, but it wasn't very terrible.
The sketch featuring a Swedish version of Chelsea Handler's talk show wasn't very humorous either. It was just an excuse for the castmembers to portray Swedish versions of some minor celebrities. The performances, however, were very good; except for Eli Manning's. He seemed stiff in this sketch as well and his mock-Swedish accent wasn't humorous at all-- unlike Taran Killiam's; whose portrayal of a Swedish version of Andy Cohen was very funny. Dinally, it was nice to see Featured Player Kate McKannon get the lead role in the sketch as the Swedish version of Chelsea Handler. She carried the sketch well and she exhibited good acting. All in all, not a terrible sketch. It had good performances but not a lot of hilarious moments.
I have nothing to say abot the Drag Queen sketch. It was just an excise for male castmembers and Eli Manning to dress up in women's clothing. Eli Manning's outbursts grew very annoying and the sketch just dragged. Just a poor sketch.
The TCM Essentails sketch was alright. I always like Jason Sudeikis' cheerful impression of host Robert Osborne and the subject of Cheech and Chong films was interesting. Fred Armisen and Bill Hader portrayed Cheech and Chong very finely. Eli Manning was alright; though the joke about him always getting out of the car and leaving the film in the half-way mark grew a tad old. Though the ending I must say was funny. Jason Sudeikis' Robert Osborne smoking the marijuana joint and saying how Eli Manning's character changed his name to Mitt Romney was funny. This was an okay sketch as well as an alright way to end the night.
In short terms, this wasn't a terrible show; but it wasn't the best show of the season. I'm surprised that Peyton Manning didn't appear during the night at all; but that's alright. I wish that Eli Manning was given more funny stuff to do and say; and he came off as being very stiff during a lot of the show. I blame the writers for not using him properly.
As for Rhianna, her performances weren't at all special. Her songs were forgettable and her melodies weren't catchy at all. Her performances just weren't memorable at all.
And that's the show. I'm looking forward to seeing Will Ferrell host next week. His last show was very good and I have a feeling that the writers won't give him bad material at all. Because let's face it. He's Will Ferrell.
Thanks for following me tonight and I look forward to posting my next review.
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