Saturday Night Live Update

 Most Improved Cast Member:

I'm going to say Kenan Thompson. He seemed to be a dead train wreck towards the end of last season, and even though he can still have his bad recurring characters, he just seems funnier now a days.

Best Digital Short:

3. Everyone's A Critic (11/15/08)

2. Party Guys (03/14/09)

1. Mother Lover (05/09/09)

Worst Digital Short:

3. Space Olympics (09/13/08)

2. Cookies (12/13/08)

1. Ras Trent (10/25/08)

Best Cold Open:

3. QVC Visit (11/01/08)

2. A Bi-Partisan Message From HC & SP (09/13/08)

1. Vice-Presidential Debate (10/04/08)

Worst Cold Open:

3. Dick Cheney: A Final Interview (01/17/09)

2. Republican Meeting (02/14/09)

1. Joe Biden and John Murtha (10/25/08)

Best Cast Member:

We're all gone through rough patches with her. Between her way too out there character and such. But, honestly, she's still at the top of my list. Kristen Wiig

Worst Cast Member: Aside from his great McCain and Clinton impressions, there was nothing else significant. Especially after the election. Darrell Hammond.

Worst Hosts:

3. James Franco

2. Josh Brolin

1. Michael Phelps

Best Hosts (Honestly, there were so many good hosts, so it was hard to choose):

3. Anne Hathaway

2. Ben Affleck

1. Justin Timberlake

Honorable Mentions: Will Ferrell, NPH, Jon Hamm

Worst Musical Guests:

3. T.I.

2. Jonas Brothers

1. Kanye West

Best Musical Guests:

3. Kings of Leon

2. Adele

1. Coldplay

Honorable Mentions: Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Duffy, The Killers, Beyonce

Bottom 5 Overall Episodes:

5. Alec Baldwin/Jonas Brothers (02/14/09)

4. Josh Brolin/Adele (10/18/08)

3. Steve Martin/Jason Mraz (01/31/08)

2. Rosario Dawson/Fleet Foxes (01/17/08)

1. Michael Phelps/Lil Wayne (09/13/08)

Top 5 Overall Episodes:

5. Dwayne Johnson/Ray LaMontagne (03/07/09)

4. Justin Timberlake/Ciara (05/09/09)

3. Neil Patrick Harris/Taylor Swift (01/10/09)

2. Will Ferrell/Green Day (05/16/09)

1. Anne Hathaway/The Killers (10/04/08)

What It Was: Season 34 was a huge transitional year for SNL. Between the fact that SNL was and still is changing over to a totally different cast and the fact that SNL was going through one of the most exciting elections of America's time, it was a huge success. The season started off with a HUGE amount of pop culture references with the most viewed viral video ever of Sarah and Hillary. But, otherwise from the election, afterwards, SNL kept, for the most part, their popularity intact all the way until now. Hopefully season 35 brings just as much. But, as for the cast, the cast is much different than the 11-man cast that started only 3 years ago, and started this revolution now. We've gotten 3 new cast members, and have lost only 1 since this season has started. And now that all signs point to Darrell finally leaving after his amazing stint on the show, next year should be interesting.

But, it's been a great year. I can't wait for late September/Early October to watch the awesome 35th season premiere. I wish Darrell Hammond and Don Pardo (allegedly) their best with their future works and such.

I also wish the cast to have a great summer break along with the writers! They all deserve it! Great season!

And happy summer to my readers! I'll be back in September, and maybe a review here or there over the summer!