Author: Therese Odell

John Mulaney returns to save ‘Saturday Night Live’ for the second time in a year

by Therese Odell, posted in saturday night live: season 46

Saturday Night Live
John Mulaney & The Strokes
October 31, 2020

It’s election eve and we’re all very tense, so having the charming and hilarious John Mulaney return to host Saturday Night Live right now is like a nice cup of cocoa and a warm blanket. But you know what is NOT PARTICULARLY COMFORTING RIGHT NOW: news that Dave Chappelle is hosting next week, the Saturday after Election Day. FUN FACT: Chappelle hosted the Saturday Night Live immediately following Election Day, 2016, SO. YOU KNOW. MAYBE NOT? MAYBE DON’T DO THIS, SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE? And look, I know I’m just being superstitious and unreasonable. But counterpoint: NO. ABSOLUTELY NOT. FIND SOMEONE ELSE.

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‘The Real Housewives of New York City’: Don’t sweat it

by Therese Odell, posted in real housewives of new york city: season 12

The Real Housewives of New York
“Not So Model Behavior”
April 30, 2020

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Let’s focus on Halloween to take our minds off of all the actually terrifying stuff that is happening right now

by Therese Odell, posted in Uncategorized

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Five days to go. Send booze.

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‘The Bachelorette’: Clare burns it all down

by Therese Odell, posted in the bachelorette: season 16

The Bachelorette
October 27, 2020

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President Sociopathy abandoned thousands of his supporters in the freezing cold last night

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ONE WEEK. HAVE YOU VOTED YET?

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The biggest October surprise is that there isn’t one.

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‘The Mandalorian,’ ‘This Is Us,’ ‘Sarah Cooper: Everything’s Fine’ and everything else you don’t want to miss on TV this week

by Therese Odell, posted in set your dvrs
ESSENTIAL HEROES: A MOMENTO LATINO EVENT will celebrate America’s diversity with a focus on Latinx culture, bringing joy, awareness and aid to the Latinx community that has been deeply affected by and played an essential role in fighting COVID-19. Through musical performances, comedy pieces, docu-shorts and star-studded appearances, the special will explore the Latinx experience as told by Latinx voices. Produced and hosted by Eva Longoria, along with co-hosts Gloria Estefan and Ricky Martin. The special, featuring appearances by José Andrés, Arturo Castro, John Leguizamo, George Lopez, Isabela Merced, Rita Moreno, Ana Navarro, Freddy Rodriguez and Wilmer Valderrama, will be broadcast Monday, Oct. 26 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and will also be available to stream live and on demand on CBS All Access: Pictured: Ricky Martin. Photo: Screengrab/CBS ©2020 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Adele hosts the season’s strongest ‘Saturday Night Live’ so far. That’s not saying much.

by Therese Odell, posted in saturday night live: season 46

Saturday Night Live
Adele & H.E.R.
October 24, 2020

Look. I’m not saying that last night’s Saturday Night Live was great or anything — it wasn’t. In fact, one sketch might have been the most offensive one they’ve done so far this season — although NBA Bubble Draft, “titty meat” and Bill Burr’s entire monologue are still giving it a run for its money. But overall, last night’s episode felt more like an episode from the beginning of last season: not knock down hilarious, but amusing and even clever at points. Host Adele’s energy was a large part of this: her enthusiasm was infectious, and she seemed to be having a genuinely great time. In fact, her energy rubbed off on the audience who seemed to be enjoying themselves more than they have in the past three episodes. That, or I’m deluding myself, so desperate I am for one … just one … SNL episode be half good already.

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