Gothamist: NYC Comedian Goes From UCB to SNL

Imeanreally

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:04:21 -0500

To be fair, Bobby Moynihan only plays black characters who are tragically raped.

Nick S

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:46:11 -0500

and i agree with #8..what is it about fat comics and the "oops, i just farted!!" headshot?

Nick S

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:43:15 -0500

re: #15 as far as departures, i really wouldn't mind seeing and samberg go. he digital shorts served a purpose for about 3 months, then became horrible, and whenever he pops up in sketches its just uncomfortable. kenan thompson is a good comedian, but he's kind of out of place on SNL...wouldn't mind seeing him go. the new girl, casey wilson, shows promise. darrell hammond is all but fired, i've heard he's getting paid on a by-sketch deal that is more of a courtesy than anything. other than that the cast is really great. i have to add jason sudekis to my original list, as he's great in pretty much everything he's in. the three big weaknesses of last season for me were samberg, poehler and kenan.

adm

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:14:43 -0500

Setting aside the question of whether it's strictly accurate to describe Armisen's Venezuelan/German heritage as "Caucasian" in the way you mean it, "Caucasian" is not really a favored word to to describe white people of European descent anymore. It's getting close to being as tacky as the words "Oriental" and "Eskimo" and I think will soon be considered as such. For starters... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caucasian_race#Usage

jackdonaghy

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:11:34 -0500

I don't know anything about Moynihan, but SNL desperately needs someone to play Obama for the next 4-8 years. Fred Armisen might look the part (with the help of make-up), but he only grunts and makes odd facial expressions (i.e. a very cartoonish impression of Barack). I agree that this might be the best SNL cast in several years, although losing Amy Phoeler is a big blow. Hopefully, Kristen Wiig will continue to shine in her role as the alpha female (the chick in every sketch). Any word on other additions or arrivals? I think it's time for Darrel Hammond and Keenan Thompson to part ways. Thoughts?

dimshine

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:47:05 -0500

yeah this guy is wicked funny!

Blumpkin

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:29:14 -0500

Bobby is a truly hilarious individual---Saturday Night Live is fortunate have him!

Gothamist_Cynic

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:27:03 -0500

The so called comedians at UCB aren't funny at all. Joining the cast of SNL won't help the show.

Quidnam

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:24:05 -0500

JMH, Fred Armisen's Obama is complete crap. I have no doubt that Obama is a hard individual to impersonate, but there's nothing about his routine that connects with his personality in an identifiable way. He basically just stands there, in blackface, and acts dumb. Not especially impressive.

Nick S

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:13:12 -0500

By "ages" i mean "about 10 years"

Nick S

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:06:32 -0500

This is the strongest SNL cast in ages, you people obviously had the show written off before watching last season. Armisen, Bill Hader, Kristen Wiig, and Will Forte all really came into their own last season (except for Armisen, who has been incredible thoughout his time on it.) Poehler started off great, but throughout her time there she got more and more obnoxious in sketches. By the end, she was intolerable. I hope this new dude is more Chris Farley than Horatio Sanz.

Splicer

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:03:46 -0500

Why is it that all "big boned" comics have to have that same publicity shot? The one that says, "Just under the surface, I'm wacky". Oh, I know, it's the John Belushi Special at the portrait studio.

smitty

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:54:37 -0500

Bring Dave Hill or Brett Gellman of UCB, they are hilarious. Actually don't, but give them their own shows, preferably on cable.

acrocksyo

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:49:20 -0500

Bobby is such a great performer and an awesome teacher! Congrats to him! And ditto on Jeff Hiller he is brilliant!

blackwhole

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:47:53 -0500

Even if he is a fat, bearded white guy, he'll do a better job than Fred Armisen. Can he also do annoying hillbilly impressions? Because with Amy Poehler gone, the show will have about 86 minutes to fill every week.

JMH

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:47:10 -0500

Fred Armisen's Obama is actually pretty good.

Pull My Finger

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:35:20 -0500

SNL sucks, this guys career is now on life support.

JacqueMehoff

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:28:51 -0500

he looks like the guy who does that sports radio commercial with m. kay at the ATM.

MissPinkKate

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:27:58 -0500

Bring Jeff Hiller from UCB to SNL! SNL needs Jeff Hiller! http://www.hillertime.com/