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MSNBC, TikTok and Cold Open

Hosted on MSN · 2d

‘SNL' Cold Open Features Sarah Sherman as Rachel Maddow on the LA Wildfires, the TikTok Ban and Trump

Sarah Sherman opened the first "Saturday Night Live" episode of 2025 by portraying political commentator Rachel Maddow. In the sketch, Maddow hosted an MSNBC panel, which included Marcello Hernandez as Ari Melber,

USA Today · 2d

SNL cold open tackled MSNBC, the TikTok ban and The Rizzler

Saturday Night Live returned after a short break, bringing comedian Dave Chappelle in to host. With the second Inauguration of Donald Trump right around the corner, the cold open naturally went with a political skit. This time, the sketch comedy opened with an MSNBC panel hosted by Sarah Sherman’s Rachel Maddow.

HuffPost on MSN · 2d

Trump Distracts MSNBC With A Nonsensical Solution To Wildfires In 'SNL' Cold Open

The president-elect's sparked a storm of "breaking news" alerts that made Joy Reid declare that he was "designed by the devil to break" her spirit.

New York Post · 2d

‘SNL’ skewers MSNBC’s Trump obsession in fiery takedown of host Rachel Maddow

This weekend’s “Saturday Night Live” roasted MSNBC in a skit ridiculing the left-wing cable news network about everything from its unhinged coverage of President-elect Trump to

Tracy Morgan, SNL and Culturally

Tracy Morgan Says He Felt ‘Culturally Isolated’ His First 3 Years on “SNL”: ‘Whitest Show in America’

Tracy Morgan was excited to join the cast of Saturday Night Live back in 1996. Feeling at home on the cast would be another story, however. The comedian came in eager to share a different perspective on the show's 22nd season,

HuffPost on MSN · 1h

Tracy Morgan Explains Why He Felt 'Culturally Isolated' During 'SNL' Early Stages

Morgan, whose tenure on the show spanned from 1996 to 2003, admitted that his earlier days on the program were anything but welcoming. According to his testimony in the new Peacock docuseries “SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night,” which chronicles the show’s history, the comedian faced an uphill battle finding his place.

Rolling Out · 10h

Tracy Morgan says he felt isolated first 3 years on ‘SNL’

Tracy Morgan joined the cast of the hit comedy show in 1996, but he has admitted that he initially struggled to adjust.

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‘Saturday Night Live’ Cold Open Features Donald Trump Talking About TikTok Ban, And A Reminder That Media Can’t Resist His Craziest Rhetoric

Live cold open saw James Austin Johnson returning as Donald Trump, two days before the inauguration, this time talking about ...

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'SNL' host Dave Chappelle delivers message to Trump: 'Do better next time'

Dave Chappelle spoke directly to President-elect Donald Trump and urged him to have "empathy" during a 17-minute "Saturday ...

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Dave Chappelle mocks LA wildfire evacuees during ‘insane’ skit on ‘SNL’

Even Los Angeles isn’t safe from Dave Chappelle’s comedy. The Emmy winner, 51, mocked the wildfire evacuations during his ...

SNL Cold Open, Chappelle Monologue, Weekend Update Carry The Weight

Between the cold open, host Dave Chappelle's monologue, and "Weekend Update," SNL did a lot of comedic heavy-lifting - and it ...

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I Just Found Out Lorne Michaels Claims He Made Up The Phrase 'Cold Open' On SNL, And I'm Completely Shook

Honestly, learning about Michaels’ claim on the cold open is stellar and an incredible easter egg to get amid Saturday Night ...

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‘SNL’ Host Dave Chappelle Plays A Secret Criminal Forced To Evacuate During L.A. Wildfires

Dave Chappelle not only touched on the L.A. County wildfires during his opening monologue on Saturday Night Live but also ...

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Dave Chappelle Is Tired Of Being Controversial On ‘SNL’

Marcello Hernández returns as a Latino dad who hates his son. This sketch first appeared in season 49 and is still a ...

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‘I’ve Been In Trouble In My Day’ But ‘This Guy Puffy, Oh Buddy’ Dave Chappelle Unloaded On Diddy During His SNL Opening Monologue

Dave Chappelle returned to Studio 8H for his fourth time hosting Saturday Night Live, and as per usual, he did not hold back ...

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