As the Reuters article below points out SNL posted it's highest ratings since November 1st, 2008 with Betty at the helm Saturday night.
Reuters Betty White article
The fact that a Facebook page helped launch the effort to have Betty host the stage is now a social media legend. There is just something about this woman that the American people just love.
If you missed the episode check it out on the link below:
Saturday Night Live Episode
I loved the show, Betty was at her best. Her comedic timing is impeccable. The fact that they brought back Tina Fey, Amy Pohler and Molly Shannon was just pure gravy.
I haven't been a regular SNL viewer for a zillion years. I grew up watching it with Jim Belushi, Dan Ackroyd, Jane Curtin, Gilda Radner, Garrett Morris and the crew, so watching the show deteriorate over the years and become unfunny has not been fun. Here's hoping that with the good ratings that come along with great hosts and great sketch comics the team at NBC and SNL will finally take a hard look at the cast and writers and make some changes. Clearly, television viewers will watch this kind of content but only if its fresh and good. The only bits that should have been deleted were the MacGruber segments. No matter how you slice it they are just not good, even Betty couldn't save it, although she certainly tried. I won't even get into the fact that this character is now in a full length motion picture forum - seriously?
Betty White - God bless you for saving SNL this week. I heard a rumor on Facebook that someone is going to launch a campaign to get Betty into the next Kennedy Center Honors. One can only dream.
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Amen sistah. I think its everything from the writing to the host position being cast by PR agents to overtesting skits with audiences. SNL used to be progressive, edgy, and smart. It just can't seem to recapture that. Maybe advertisers or producers won't tolerate anything controversial - who knows. I just think the whole show needs an overhaul. Give the writers and cast some freedom. And for heaven's sake quit making movies based on stupid sketches!
Interesting point you bring up about advertisers, Chris. It would be interesting to see how much the actual cost of the spots has come down over the years. Advertisers can be prickly about content in shows - but with this show they should expect cutting edge humor that is controversial - that's what made the show great.
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