Brian Stelter retweeted
Bill Carter ‏@wjcarter 7m7 minutes ago
NBC sold SNL special w guarantee of 3.8 in 18-49; exex were hoping for 5. Research said: 6. Actual: 7.8. w 23M viewers. That's hit folks.
SNL is not relevant anymore.
Brian Stelter retweeted
Bill Carter ‏@wjcarter 7m7 minutes ago
NBC sold SNL special w guarantee of 3.8 in 18-49; exex were hoping for 5. Research said: 6. Actual: 7.8. w 23M viewers. That's hit folks.
He walked from side-to-side, keeping the clapping going for a while (couldn't tell if it was a faux-ego joke, or maybe "clap for SNL history"). He said a few generic things about SNL and then had a brief exchange with the cue card guys like "were you gonna -- I um -- anyway" and then they went to commercial.
I wondered if the cue card guy just totally failed to have his cards ready?
Edit: also, Robert de Niro, for pete's sake, read your lines at least once before heading out on stage.
I didn't get to see a lot of the show (hoping to watch it online/on demand later) but I did see Chris Rock's intro and the Eddie Murphy part.
Eddie's appearance was very awkward but it did have some funny, "spontaneous" moments. If I heard correctly, as he was walking side-to-side, leading the audience in applause, he mentioned to Rock "keep it going for Eddie, keep it going for Eddie" - a funny little self-aware aside.
I also got a good laugh with the missed transition to commercial - not sure if others heard, but he started going through his closing lines again (saluting SNL cast members, etc.) It was just mild Eddie being Eddie kinda humor but I loved it.
Of course, wish there would've been more to it and as one poster said, he did treat it like he was receiving a lifetime award. That was strange. But as Rock said, there is only one Eddie Murphy and it was neat to see him on the stage again.
Brian Stelter retweeted
Bill Carter ‏@wjcarter 7m7 minutes ago
NBC sold SNL special w guarantee of 3.8 in 18-49; exex were hoping for 5. Research said: 6. Actual: 7.8. w 23M viewers. That's hit folks.
Glad to hear it did great.Brian Stelter retweeted
Bill Carter ‏@wjcarter 7m7 minutes ago
NBC sold SNL special w guarantee of 3.8 in 18-49; exex were hoping for 5. Research said: 6. Actual: 7.8. w 23M viewers. That's hit folks.
Weekend update was way too short. I enjoyed the show. Farley impression was terrible.
I only got to watch an hour or so in the middle last nignt, I'll watch it all on Hulu tonight, but goddamn, I forgot how unfunny Jerry Seinfeld really is.
What does this mean?
I didn't get to see a lot of the show (hoping to watch it online/on demand later) but I did see Chris Rock's intro and the Eddie Murphy part.
Eddie's appearance was very awkward but it did have some funny, "spontaneous" moments. If I heard correctly, as he was walking side-to-side, leading the audience in applause, he mentioned to Rock "keep it going for Eddie, keep it going for Eddie" - a funny little self-aware aside.
I also got a good laugh with the missed transition to commercial - not sure if others heard, but he started going through his closing lines again (saluting SNL cast members, etc.) It was just mild Eddie being Eddie kinda humor but I loved it.
Of course, wish there would've been more to it and as one poster said, he did treat it like he was receiving a lifetime award. That was strange. But as Rock said, there is only one Eddie Murphy and it was neat to see him on the stage again.
I know lists and opinions and all ... but I guess there always has to be the one ranking that is truly baffling. And the Norm non-love is it!Norm MacDonald at 135 out of 141?!
I started it now, Fallon you already have your own damn show to do this on, why give him the opening? He does this five nights a week.
SNL is not relevant anymore.
Massive hit. 23 million viewers for SNL is crazy good.
“Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special” (7.8/21 in 18-49, 23.1 million viewers overall from 8-11 p.m. ET):
In 18-49, this is:
Currently NBC’s top-rated primetime entertainment telecast, excluding post-Super Bowl programs, in more than eight years, since May 18, 2006 (8.4 with the “Will & Grace” finale), pending updates.
NBC’s top-rated primetime entertainment SPECIAL in 10 years, since Thursday, May 6,2004 (16.7 from 8-9 p.m. ET for a “Friends” clips show the night of the series finale).
The top-rated “SNL” primetime special in 14 years, since Thursday Feb. 8, 2001 (9.3 from 8:37-9 p.m. ET, following a super-sized “Friends”.
This is NBC’s top-rated Sunday with entertainment programming (6.6 in 18-49, 20.1 million viewers from 7-11 p.m. ET) in 11 years, since Jan. 25, 2004 (8.5 in 18-49, 23.4 million from 7-11 p.m. on the night of the Golden Globes).
In total viewers, this is:
Currently NBC’s most-watched primetime entertainment telecast, excluding post-Super Bowl programs, in more than 10 years, since May 13, 2004 (23.9 million with “ER” the night of the “Frasier” finale), pending updates.
NBC’s most-watched primetime entertainment SPECIAL in 10 years, since Thursday, Feb. 6,2004 (36.9 million from 8-9 p.m. ET for a “Friends” clips show the night of the series finale).
Pending updates, currently the most-watched “SNL” primetime special in 22 years, since Sunday Nov. 1, 1992 (28.8 million from 9-11 p.m. ET for “SNL Presidential Bash”.
Excluding the night of the Super Bowl and major award shows, currently the top-rated primetime entertainment telecast on any Big 4 net in three years, since Jan. 22, 2012 (“American Idol,” 7.9), pending updates.
Pending updates, currently the most-watched “SNL” primetime special in 22 years, since Sunday Nov. 1, 1992 (28.8 million from 9-11 p.m. ET for “SNL Presidential Bash”.
Excluding the night of the Super Bowl and major award shows, currently the most-watched primetime entertainment telecast on any Big 4 net in more than three years, since Sept. 19, 2011 (Ashton Kutcher joins “Two and a Half Men,” 28.7 million) , pending updates.
The NBC Special “SNL 40th Red Carpet Live” (3.0/10 in 18-49, 11.1 million viewers overall from 7-8 p.m. ET):
Won the time period among the Big 4 networks in all key ratings measures, dominating in all key demographics.
Jumped by +40% from its first half-hour to its second in adults 18-49 (2.5 to 3.5) and by 1.8 million viewers overall (10.2 million to 12.0 million.
More than tripled NBC’s average in the time period last season with non-sports programming in 18-49 (3.0 vs. 0.8) and total viewers (11.134 million vs. 3.582 million).
For the night:
This is NBC’s top-rated Sunday with entertainment programming (6.6 in 18-49, 20.1 million viewers from 7-11 p.m. ET) in 11 years, since Jan. 25, 2004 (8.5 in 18-49, 23.4 million from 7-11 p.m. on the night of the Golden Globes).
In adults 18-49, NBC (6.6) nearly doubled the combined nightlong 3.4 average of ABC (1.1), CBS (1.5) and Fox (0.8).
In total viewers, NBC led by a margin of +163% among the Big 4 (20.1 million vs. 7.7 million for #2 CBS).
NOTE: The current fast-national rating is measured from 8-11 p.m. while in official nationals the show will be measured into the following half-hour and the official-national rating will be adjusted accordingly.
NOTE: In the 56 markets metered by Nielsen Media Research, “Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special” averaged a 14.2 household rating versus a 5.5 for the TNT / TBS coverage of the NBA All-Star Game.
It just wasn't funny is the main problem but I guess im expecting too much.Because he is the most notable SNL alum on NBC?
Also probably due to the fact that he does do it five days a week.
Billy Crystal looks good these days, his face rested from the plastic surgery work.
It just wasn't funny is the main problem but I guess im expecting too much.
Moved on? As in dead? They aren't THAT old.Alan Sepinwall pointed out they did a 15 and 25 year show. So it becomes hard to do these shows and have them continue to feel exciting. I doubt we'll see another one as by the time they hit 50 most of them will have moved on.
My only major complaint was the tributes to the deceased felt really short.
Moved on? As in dead? They aren't THAT old.
All of the oldest cast members, outside of Chevy are in their mid-60's. Chevy is the only one over 70. They will very much do a 50th. There is no reason to assume Bill Murray or Dan Aykroyd will be gone. They will be in their mid-70's. After that group the next oldest are in their early to mid-50's.
The only one who is likely to not be around for the 50th is Chevy, and even then he'd be 81. It's not out of the question he'll still be alive.
Also look at how massive the ratings are, I wouldn't be surprised if NBC insists on a 45th anniversary special in 5 years. It was their biggest non-super bowl broadcast in a decade.
SNL is not relevant anymore.
I'm sad I missed this
s it not on any streaming sites?
Moved on? As in dead? They aren't THAT old.
SNL is not relevant anymore.
Think about what it was like watching Aykroyd do bass-o-matic now and imagine him doing it in another ten years.
Having all those people on stage again in a shape in which they can't even be what made them so special would just be a massive disappointment.
Norm MacDonald at 135 out of 141?!
Looks like it's on NBC's website.
You can only watch if you're in th US, right?
Being alive doesn't mean they'd be physically able -- or willing -- to participate either.
Not to downplay those numbers at all, but I don't know how an anniversary special, where the whole point is to celebrate the actors and sketches from years and years ago, is supposed to be some reflection on SNL's current relevance.
To be fair, SNL has been dead for like 35 years. The Farley, Sandler, Spade et. al. cast was actually considered bad by most at the time.
Norm MacDonald at 135 out of 141?!
To be fair, SNL has been dead for like 35 years. The Farley, Sandler, Spade et. al. cast was actually considered bad by most at the time.
SNL over the past 40 years is relevant. The current show on Saturday night has nowhere near the relevance it held in almost any previous generation.
That doesn't mean it's "dead," but let's not pretend that today's show is nothing more than a hit-or-miss comedy show. It used to be water cooler stuff every week.
Not to downplay those numbers at all, but I don't know how an anniversary special, where the whole point is to celebrate the actors and sketches from years and years ago, is supposed to be some reflection on SNL's current relevance.
Needed more actual sketches but the Jeopardy and Waynes World sketches were all right. I know Chevy is in his 70's but man it looked like he wasn't holding up too well.
You know he's got a Grandpa Griswald movie in him.
That black chick looks and sounds like Tracey Morgan in drag.It's possible!
Also, Ghostbusters!
It's possible!
Also, Ghostbusters!
That black chick looks and sounds like Tracey Morgan in drag.
Its always been a "hit or miss comedy show," though. That's sketch comedy. It's popularity has always ebbed and flowed, too. That's the effect of being on air for 40 years.
But the fact of the matter is today's biggest movie stars still host the show to promote their movies. Today's biggest music stars use the show to promote their new albums. Cast members still use it to launch careers. They get millions of hits on YouTube. Idk how much more relevant you could ask a show to be that airs late Saturday night in 2015, especially when they have huge cast turnovers and star comedians no one has ever heard of.