Other than Sharpton, Morgan had one major bit, his Sammy-Davis-in-outer-space routine, with Maya Rudolph as the hot space girl. Then Tracy starts with some business about getting into the booty, and Maya stops the scene, telling "Tracy" to cut it out. This set up his last line on the show, something like "Come on Maya, you know I've been wanting to get you pregnant." I for one appreciate the spirit of that finale.
More interesting though was watching him over the closing credits. He made a little sign reading "What a ride!" to display for the cameras, and a very odd controlled look. He wasn't laughing or smiling whatsoever. He had a look of someone struggling hard to control some kind of strong emotions.
That was sure more emotion than anything else coming from this cast at this point.
Article comments
1 - randy
I agree generally with this review. I did enjoy the last Buddy Mills sketch, which I will miss if only for seeing Fred Armisen on the drums. The drunk girl sketch is boring, and I hate The Falconer. I'm wondering if the show is lapsing into another low period. It's a shame Darryl Hammond isn't used more often - his impression of Aaron Brown from CNN a couple weeks ago was totally brilliant.
2 - Eric Olsen
This was an oddly energy-less season, I think the cast is too big now, needs to be pared down so people can develop more recurring characters, which is really the show's lifeblood. Sad to see Chris and Tracy go, but excited about Tracy getting his own sitcom.
I was not as impressed with Beyonce's singing, although she is a strong personality, good actress, and total hottie.
3 - jb
The only thing worth watching lately is Weekend Update (mostly because of Tina Fey). I'm looking forward to the day SNL gets a recharge and really makes me laugh. Instead, I usually wonder why I didn't just go to bed....
4 - Al Barger
OK, I guess I'll give them the Buddy Mills sketch as well. It was certainly the best performance by Dan Akroyd all night.
5 - Shannon
Chris Kattan is Muy Sexah!!!!!!!!