
On a basketball court, Shana simultaneously attracts & repels co-workers The big open-mouthed smile on Ernest Borgnine’s face throughout this sketch is so fun and charming. I like the creepy-eyed look on Paul’s face during the Mary Kay Letourneau / Vili Fualaau bit. The “back to school” theme of tonight’s What Up With That is adding a nice bit of a change of pace to this recurring sketch’s formula. Also, the detail of him in briefs is a good callback to the monologue. Absolutely hilarious visual of Bryan as a George Clinton-esque singer. I love the anxious, stifled-mouth look on Kenan’s face during Morgan Freeman’s serious spiel about school (the sixth above screencap for this sketch). Great guests in tonight’s What Up With That: Morgan Freeman and Ernest Borgnine! Vanessa has taken over Jenny Slate’s role as one of the backup singers of this recurring sketch, and Taran has taken over Will Forte’s role as the announcer. Morgan Freeman & Ernest Borgnine sit & watch WHAT UP WITH THAT? BACK TO SCHOOL EDITION Given how new Vanessa is, it’s charming seeing her soaking in the extended audience laughter she gets after she says “Yeah, me, too” in response to Paul’s Depp saying he’s taken on darker roles. He’s doing a pretty generic take on Depp, and it’s not showing off Paul’s comedic skills. Turns out Paul’s performance as Depp is nothing to write home about. I love that tonight’s lead-off sketch is now heavily featuring TWO newbies, as Paul (in his first noteworthy SNL role) has now shown up as Vanessa-as-Miley’s interviewee, Johnny Depp. Odd to see in retrospect that the first installment of this soon-to-be-recurring-sketch has Bryan playing Billy Ray Cyrus, given the fact that Jason would take over the role in all subsequent installments. This is an important moment for her, as it ends up being her breakout role. Vanessa’s take on Miley Cyrus is very solid. Wow, it shows a lot of confidence on SNL’s part to place such a big Vanessa Bayer showcase in the lead-off spot of this episode, when Vanessa’s only in her second episode as a featured player. Miley Cyrus (VAB) doesn’t let Johnny Depp (PAB) say much Pretty funny interaction between Andy and Nasim. A decent and strangely-kinda-cool premise of a version of Pepto-Bismol that’s marketed as a malt liquor for clubbing.

Pepto-Bismol Ice brings diarrhea relief during a night of clubbing Nothing particularly noteworthy about the song, except a laugh from the big photo of “Bryan Cranston” (really Bill Paxton) that Nasim is briefly seen carrying into the shot. Geez, they’re wasting Bryan on a freakin’ song-and-dance monologue? And a very generic one at that? (*sigh*)

Funny underwear photos of Bryan Cranston throughout his career. Host hopes to up his name recognition with “Charlie Kane” variant Bobby’s nervousness and whininess as Rouse is pretty funny. Good turn with Andy’s Emanuel giving Bobby’s Pete Rouse frightening, overly-intense advice. A bit of a shame this is one of the last times we’re going to see it (he makes one more appearance in the cold opening of this season’s Jeff Bridges episode). I always love Andy’s portrayal of Rahm Emanuel. Rahm Emanuel (ANS) & new chief of staff Pete Rouse (BOM) are antithetical Give it a try at your next gathering…and I can practically guarantee a happy crowd.Segments are rated on a scale of 1-5 stars I do love a S I M P L E idea that is such a crowd-pleaser.


And it was SO pretty in the beverage dispensers I picked up on sale this week. It was SO good! I really didn’t hold out too much hope that it could compare with the “real” thing…but honestly, I think I liked it BETTER than Martinelli’s. Were you able to catch all of that? Do you need me to repeat it? -) Mix the apple juice concentrate and club soda together and serve! (I also added ice and a few sliced apples to enhance the pretty factor.) This is our super simple DIY version of the pricey bottled stuff……. So much so that when my son got married, we served it at an Open House in his and his wife Kaitlyn’s honor. While I’m a fan of HOT apple cider, I’m especially fond of SPARKLING apple cider. Makes me think of apples, which in turn makes me think of apple cider. Today’s visit to the OGT archives was inspired by the beautiful fall weather we are experiencing here lately.
