Cold Open: Bush is an idiot. I chuckled a few times during this though, and laughed out loud at the line "and of course, astronauts". 
Monologue: Well there's some Brokeback Mountain humor here (shocker), but we're effectively swerved and things turn into Jake singing a song from Dreamgirls in drag, to the delight of gay cowboys in the audience. Jake's singing is eerily good, and Will Forte and Jason Sudeikis (as the gay cowboys) have some hilarious reactions. 
Deephouse Dish: They're going to just grind this one into the ground aren't they? I laughed a few times but there's ultimately no point to this one. Andy Samberg seems to be channeling Will Ferrell's Harry Carey voice at times.
Bronx Beat: Two clueless hosts babble through their talk show. Simple, mindless, made me laugh.
Donald Trump Press Conference: Trump doesn't like Rosie O'Donnell. Figured this one was coming. 
Next Week: Jeremy Piven. Awesome. Musical guest AFI? Huh? The American Film Institute? Wha?
Cool Food: Completely ridiculous to the point where it ceases to be lame and somehow produces a laugh or two BECAUSE it's so ridiculous. And at least the sketch had a punchline.
SNL Digital Short (Laser Cats 2): I enjoy this because of how absurdly low budget it is (purposely, yes I know).
Stock Footage Awards: This is a very clever premise, and having Hammond do his Dan Rather as the host only makes it better. Bonus points for working in the waterskiing squirrel.
The Shins: I am not aware of this band. They're not bad. In fact, I could see myself making this a purchase...
Weekend Update: Seth's Scooby-Doo joke was so wrong and yet so funny. Fred Armisen did a parody of Steve Jobs and the iPhone that is now everywhere on the internets.
Law & Order Acting Class: Clever, and goofy at the same time.
The Set Up: A couple sets up two people in wheelchairs for a blind date, because they're both in wheelchairs. Weak premise, but the overacting boosts it a bit.
The Shins II: Hey, this is "New Slang". I know this song. I don't know why I know it, but I know it. I like these guys.
Kaplan, Lebowitz and Dolemite: Law firm commercial. Too short to really get going.
Overall I'd say that was a surprisingly solid show. Jake was a capable host, seemed like a good sport, never broke character, and did a solid job doing what was asked of him. Some clever writing tonight, and a strong music guest as well.
You probably know the second song they sang from the first season of scrubs. It's also on the scrubs soundtrack album.
Posted by: CRD | Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 07:56 AM