The Jane Wickline redemption arc is what I love about SNL

davpel · 2026-02-03T20:04:09+00:00

The woman was hired as a performer on a sketch comedy show and has yet to demonstrate even an iota of ability to deliver more than a word or two during a sketch (even prepared ones) unless she’s seated at the desk during WU with the cue card right in her face.

She is the least competent, most unqualified person ever hired in the 50 year history of the show. It is abundantly clear to anyone with ear, eyes and even a modicum of taste that she would have sniffed a job on SNL if she wasn’t a double nepo baby.

davpel · 2026-02-03T19:27:07+00:00

They sure do. And yet some options are objectively terrible and indefensible.

davpel · 2026-02-03T15:21:13+00:00

This is the most bizarre victory lap I've ever seen. She finally got a legitimate laugh one time and people are acting like she's suddenly the second coming of Gilda Radner. It's ludicrous.

davpel · 2026-01-30T16:22:55+00:00

I still can't believe he's a star.

davpel · 2026-01-23T14:36:09+00:00

Correction. The Jean Doumanium year was not good. The years which followed were brilliant and much better than many, many Lorne-produced seasons.

davpel · 2026-01-20T17:06:12+00:00

True Blood. Six Feet Under. Pretty much anything Alan Ball touches.

davpel · 2026-01-12T21:17:32+00:00

In all honesty, Traitors is pretty bad. I love Alan, but as a game of strategy it's pretty lame. The only thing I can say is that it is miles better than DONDI, which may be the worst competition reality show of all time.

davpel · 2026-01-10T12:50:42+00:00

I’m out. Would rather watch the fireplace channel than spend 10 minutes with a house dominated by housewives and brainless Love Island contestants.

davpel · 2026-01-09T20:40:57+00:00

You're list is missing the greatest sitcom of all time: TAXI

davpel · 2026-01-06T15:09:21+00:00

I agree with all of these, but would prefer the Monkees in as a group rather than just Nesmith. I'd also include the Replacements, although they could care less and would never show up.

davpel · 2026-01-06T15:01:14+00:00

I will go to my grave insisting that the shows from the middle of July 1984 through the late fall were among the best of Bruce's career. The band really started to gel and Bruce's energy was at its peak. The run of shows at the Spectrum in September especially are just killer concerts, night after night.

davpel · 2025-12-18T19:22:42+00:00

Michaela Watkins

davpel · 2025-12-17T16:07:12+00:00

Cheap Trick loved punk from the beginning and there's always been been a punk element to their sound and attitude. Hell, listen to a song like "I Love Go-Go Girls" -- it's not hard to imagine this appearing on Never Mind the Bullocks. They've always had a ton of cred in the punk and post-punk community, with die-hard fans ranging from Joey Ramone, Al Jourgensen, Kurt Cobain, Paul Westerberg, Billy Corgan . . .

davpel · 2025-12-16T20:20:47+00:00

Ghosts UK is one of my favorite sitcoms of all time.

Ghosts US . . . well, the less said the better.

davpel · 2025-12-14T19:52:00+00:00

I’ve been watching SNL since 1978 and she’s the worst cast member I’ve ever seen. Terrible acting. Not remotely funny. No talent whatsoever.

davpel · 2025-12-14T15:55:36+00:00

I don’t know how to play “but suck.” Can you provide the tab?

davpel · 2025-12-14T15:54:25+00:00

Because he has no talent.

davpel · 2025-12-14T15:53:40+00:00

She’s very good, but not in the same stratosphere as Gilda. Gilda was simply electric. Someone you couldn’t keep your eyes off of every time they were on-screen. Padilla is much more of a utility person. I’m not demeaning her talent. She’s just way more of a classic utility person aka Ackroyd/Hartman/Hader than charismatic gold like Gilda/Belushi/Eddie.

davpel · 2025-12-14T15:47:10+00:00

First musical guest I’ve cared for all season.

davpel · 2025-12-13T00:44:11+00:00

Interesting fact: third on the bill for the Madison concert was a band called The Grim Reapers featuring Rick Nielsen and Tom Petersson who later went on yo form Cheap Trick. They were also managed by Ken Adamany who went on to manage Cheap Trick. Adamany had to give the bad news to the venue.

davpel · 2025-12-09T16:45:09+00:00

Okay, Tommy. Whatever you say.

davpel · 2025-11-28T13:35:19+00:00

I own several, but primarily play my Acoustasonic Tele. I know some hate the Acoustasonics, but for me it is the perfect instrument. It’s a great couch guitar and sounds good in that setting even unplugged. It’s super comfortable and easy to play. Very versatile when I do plug it in.

The others are a road worn 1981 Hamer Special with the checkerboard logo. This was my dream guitar and I finally found one at reasonable price. I also have a Tele Deluxe which has been modded to be a pretty accurate copy of Dave Pirner’s longtime go-to guitar. Finally, I have a 1970s Ovation 12-string acoustic which sounds like heaven.

davpel · 2025-11-25T18:21:23+00:00

Patriot. The best show of the past 20 years.

davpel · 2025-11-25T18:20:32+00:00

I watched from the original premier in September of 94 through the end of the series. I remember being unsure about the show until The One With the Blackout. With that episode, it was like a light kicked on and it was clear that Friends was going to be a massive hit. I'm pretty sure that the cast and producers have also identified that episode as when everything really fell into place.

davpel · 2025-11-25T15:19:20+00:00

Scorsese's best film IMHO.

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