OK Saturday Night Live, let’s talk about this sketch that aired Saturday night, October 2nd…

First off, I’m not angry at your writers. I understand that they are in a unique position. They have to turn out over an hour of material every week. As a comedian, I write topically and pretty quickly but I could never claim to be able to turn out an hour of new material in one week. It is an achievement that in 35 years of SNL that there has never been just seven minutes of a blank screen. Plus, not only have I known people who have written on the show; I’ve also read several books and many articles about how challenging it is to work on the show. I understand that the writers do not ultimately determine what makes it on air. So again, I’m not blaming the writers.

I’m also not blaming the actors. As someone who is trying to “make it” in show business myself, I understand that it is hard enough to get a job in show business, and when you get one, you are not necessarily in a position to approve the scripts. And I’m not encouraging any diva-like walkouts from the actors. Good on ya for getting a job. So I don’t blame the star of this sketch, Kenan… or Kel… or whichever one he is. Read More…