I rarely watch SNL these days but tuned in for the special last night. A few thoughts -
It was a pretty good microcosm of the show over those 40 years. Some funny bits, some unfunny bits, some real touching moments, some fake respect (for Chevy Chase).
Miley Cyrus as the first musical guest? Very odd choice. Even odder was (even weirder to write) she was actually good with her rendition of "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover".
Poor Eddie Murphy....he wins the "most uncomfortable moment" award. After Chris Rock gave him lengthy intro crediting him with saving SNL (which he did) and inspiring thousands of want to be comedians Murphy took the stage. He looked unprepared, lost, like some guy they just pulled off the street. Not a single signature laugh or any attempt at humor (which was actually probably for the best - Murphy hasn't been funny in a decade).
Aren't Kanye's 15 minutes about up?
Funniest moments of the night didn't even involve a cast member - it was Jerry Seinfeld taking Q&A from the audience.
So what were your thoughts?