This week’s SNL featured Jane Lynch as the host, and she has to be one of the most natural hosts I’ve ever seen. She knows just how to perform in character roles without going overboard. Her understated wit and expert timing is what I admire most about her acting. She’s definitely up there with the likes of Justin Timberlake, in my opinion.
Lynch currently plays conniving cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester on the hit musical series Glee, but explained in her monologue that she’s unhappy with the fact that she doesn’t get to sing every week. So she goes on to perform a theme song that she drunkenly wrote for the show, which turns out to be all about her fabulous role: “'Glee' is a show about Sue Sylvester/ Sue Sylvester is the star of 'Glee.'/ Yes, there are few other characters/ But Sue is the one you want to see.” And, surprisingly, she can actually belt!
Some of the funnier skits included a commercial for the “‘Damn It, My Mom Is On Facebook’ Filter,” the Christine O'Donnell “I’m Not A Witch” ad, and the Suze Orman Show.
I’m not really on board with newcomer Jay Pharoah’s impressions. Last week he did a decent impression of Will Smith, and this week he did Denzel Washington. He’s definitely got some nuances down, but it would be more effective if he toned it down just a bit.
I don’t know if the skits were better or if Lynch nailed it, but this is the only episode of the season so far that I’ve actually found funny. Amy Poehler and Bryan Cranston’s episodes were mildly entertaining at best. In general, the writing could stand to be stronger this season.
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