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Sean L. McCarthy

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Past articles by Sean:

‘SNL’ Recap: Jenna Ortega Brings Her ‘Wednesday’ Vibes To Saturday Night

Even at 20, the actress easily stills lean into teen scream roles. → Read More

‘SNL’ Recap: Michael B. Jordan, Michael B. Hosted, Episode B. Obsessed With His Hotness

He wouldn’t fall down on this job, unless the sketch called for it, of course. → Read More

‘SNL’ Recap: Cecily Strong’s Fond Farewell Ends Record Run On The Show

On Saturday after the dress rehearsal, Saturday Night Live let slip that this would be Cecily Strong’s final show as a regular cast member. Strong, 38, joined SNL in 2012. She had taken a couple of breaks since the pandemic, first to star in Schmigadoon! on Apple TV+, and then to stage her version of Lily Tomlin’s play, “The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe,” in both New York… → Read More

‘SNL’ Recap: ‘Baby, I’m Keke Palmer.’ Keke Palmer is Pregnant, Reveals The News In Her ‘SNL’ Monologue

Plus the Kenan & Kel reunion we’ve all been waiting for?!?! → Read More

‘SNL’ Recap: Amy Schumer Is Getting Ready For Midterm Abortions

Plus, a “Big Dumb Hat”! → Read More

‘SNL’ Recap: David S. Pumpkins Returns To Haunt Jack Harlow’s Episode

Plus the return of Drunk Uncle! → Read More

‘SNL’ Recap: Megan Thee Stallion Pulled Double Duty And Shook A Whole Lotta Booty

Girl. Girl. GIRL. We need to talk about SNL. → Read More

‘SNL’ Recap: Miles Teller Scores A TD With His Hilarious Peyton Manning Impression To Kick Off Season 48

And why was Cecily Strong missing from the credits? → Read More

What Future Does ‘The Daily Show’ Have After Trevor Noah? What Future Does Comedy Central Have, Period?

Is anyone even watching Comedy Central now? → Read More

Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual’ On Netflix, How Relatable Does A Gay, Asian Comedian Need To Be, Anyhow?

Joel Kim Booster is having quite the hot gay summer, and summer is just getting started. Booster wrote, starred in and executive-produced the new movie Fire Island for Hulu, he’s got a role in the new Apple TV+ comedy, Loot, which premieres this weekend, and today, he has released his first solo stand-up hour for Netflix. JOEL KIM BOOSTER: PSYCHOSEXUAL: STREAM IT OR SKIP IT? The Gist: Netflix… → Read More

Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Pete Davidson Presents: The Best Friends’ On Netflix, Comedians Pete Has Known For Years Get Their Moment In The Spotlight

These actually are some of Pete’s BFFs. → Read More

‘SNL’ Season 47 Report Card: Grading The Cast, Hosts And Performances Before A ‘Year Of Change’

End of an era (but with SNL, isn’t it always?!?). → Read More

‘SNL’ Lampoons Johnny Depp Amber Heard Trial, Plus Baby Yoda and Host Selena Gomez

Next week is the season finale! → Read More

‘SNL’ Recap: Benedict Cumberbatch, Arcade Fire Make For A Motherless Reunion

Say hello to your Mother for me. → Read More

Stream It Or Skip It: ‘David Spade: Nothing Personal’ On Netflix, Where The Comedian Entertains Like He’s Hosting The Afterparty

Watching this special is like hanging in the VIP lounge with Spade as he shoots the breeze. → Read More

Who Does Trump On ‘SNL’? James Austin Johnson Is ‘SNL’s New Breakout Star

JAJ’s Trump impression leaves Alec Baldwin’s in the dust. → Read More

‘SNL’ Recap: Lizzo Made It Twerk As Both Host And Musical Guest

“I’m really like 50 percent that bitch, 10 percent boss bitch, and 40 percent flute-playing, band nerd bitch.” → Read More

How Old Is Scott Disick? ‘Kardashians’ Star Is Feeling His Age (And Then Some)

To paraphrase Matthew McConaughey, Lord Disick keeps getting older, but his girlfriends stay the same age. → Read More

Jerry Seinfeld’s TV Mom Dies: Liz Sheridan Was 93

First George’s mom, now Jerry’s, too!?!? → Read More

Remembering Gilbert Gottfried: The Mensch Behind The Voice

If you called on him, he'd heed your call. → Read More