The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/saturday-night-live/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:22:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Saturday Night Live | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/saturday-night-live/ 32 32 On ‘SNL,’ Dave Chappelle implores Trump to have empathy for Palestinians https://www.timesofisrael.com/on-snl-dave-chappelle-implores-trump-to-have-empathy-for-palestinians/ Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:54:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3463853 Comedian's monologue includes praise for Jimmy Carter's visit to Palestinian areas; his jokes about 'the Jews' during 2022 appearance drew claims of antisemitism

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]]> Harris, Trump battle it out in swing states in final weekend before US election https://www.timesofisrael.com/harris-trump-battle-it-out-in-swing-states-in-final-weekend-before-us-election/ Sun, 03 Nov 2024 07:10:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3410725 VP makes surprise SNL appearance while Trump campaigns in North Carolina; respected pollster drops survey showing Harris three points ahead of Trump in solidly red Iowa

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]]> ‘Saturday Night Live’ reflects on Israel-Hamas war https://www.timesofisrael.com/saturday-night-live-reflects-on-israel-hamas-war/ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 08:21:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3124905 In somber opening, Pete Davidson speaks about his own father's death as a firefighter on 9/11, says sometimes comedy is the way forward

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]]> Adam Sandler to be awarded Mark Twain Prize for lifetime in comedy https://www.timesofisrael.com/adam-sandler-to-be-awarded-mark-twain-prize-for-lifetime-in-comedy/ Sun, 19 Mar 2023 15:04:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2978187 Actor rose to fame on 'Saturday Night Live,' starred in slapstick comedies 'You Don't Mess with the Zohan' and 'Happy Gilmore,' shined in drama 'Uncut Gems'

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]]> Is that (still) funny? Scholar explores generational shifts in Jewish humor https://www.timesofisrael.com/is-that-still-funny-scholar-explores-generational-shifts-in-jewish-humor/ Tue, 07 Mar 2023 03:45:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2962640 In her new book, 'Funny, You Don't Look Funny,' Jennifer Caplan traces attitudes toward American Jewish comedy from Philip Roth to 'Seinfeld,' 'SNL' and 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend'

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]]> Jewish comedians weigh in on Chappelle’s controversial SNL monologue https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-comedians-weigh-in-on-chappelles-controversial-snl-monologue/ Fri, 18 Nov 2022 16:54:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2877712 Hannah Einbinder says skit was 'littered with antisemitism'; Jon Stewart defends comedian, urges people to consider it 'from a Black perspective'

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]]> The origins of Dave Chappelle’s antisemitic ‘Jews control Hollywood’ trope https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-origins-of-dave-chappelles-antisemitic-jews-control-hollywood-trope/ Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:17:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2876805 The comedian, in riffing on recent controversies involving Kanye West and Kyrie Irving, wasn’t exactly breaking new ground by insinuating Jews run the movie industry

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]]> On SNL, Dave Chappelle mocks Kanye’s antisemitism while dancing along similar lines https://www.timesofisrael.com/on-snl-dave-chappelle-mocks-kanyes-antisemitism-while-dancing-along-similar-lines/ Sun, 13 Nov 2022 16:01:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2873119 In lengthy monologue on 'the Jews,' comedian says it's 'not a crazy thing to think' that Jews run showbiz, suggests Jewish scapegoating of Black people for past trauma

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]]> Amy Schumer jabs Kanye West with ‘Nazi’ reference on ‘Saturday Night Live’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/amy-schumer-jabs-kanye-west-with-nazi-reference-on-saturday-night-live/ Sun, 06 Nov 2022 17:37:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2868185 'It used to be called Asperger’s, but then they found out that Dr. Asperger had Nazi ties, Kanye,' Jewish comedian says, adding, 'That was weird'

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]]> Israel’s favorite sketch comedy show celebrates 20 years of political satire https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-favorite-sketch-comedy-show-celebrates-20-years-of-political-satire/ Sun, 09 Oct 2022 13:30:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2849854 Keshet's award-winning 'Eretz Nehederet' marks two decades of pushing the envelope with humor that has offered a mirror of Israeli society and politics

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]]> Julia Garner and Brett Goldstein are Emmy winners, again https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-jewish-actors-and-producer-win-emmys/ Tue, 13 Sep 2022 20:11:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2836093 Visibly Jewish shows 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' and 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' don't make the cut; Zendaya wins for Euphoria, based on Israeli TV show

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]]> When ‘Saturday Night Live’ celebrated Purim and St. Patrick’s Day https://www.timesofisrael.com/when-saturday-night-live-celebrated-purim-and-st-patricks-day/ Thu, 17 Mar 2022 12:12:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2726510 This year, as Jewish and Irish people celebrate together, we remember the last time the two booze-centric holidays collided, and the 1984 SNL skit that was the toast of the town

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]]> Saturday Night Live parodies ‘Fiddler,’ New York style https://www.timesofisrael.com/saturday-night-live-parodies-fiddler-new-york-style/ Mon, 28 Feb 2022 21:49:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2712076 Guest host John Mulaney leads cast in homage to classic musical 'Fiddler on the Roof' as he sings about the horrors of the New York City subway system

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]]> ‘Sexiest man alive’ Paul Rudd hosts SNL without audience due to Omicron spike https://www.timesofisrael.com/sexiest-man-alive-paul-rudd-to-host-snl-without-audience-due-to-omicron-spike/ Sun, 19 Dec 2021 04:36:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2668601 As infections surge in New York, sketch comedy program airs last show of the season featuring a limited cast and following cancellation by British pop star Charli XCX

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]]> Israel’s vaccine campaign gets the ‘South Park’ treatment https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-vaccine-campaign-gets-the-south-park-treatment/ Thu, 11 Mar 2021 15:37:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2504459 PM Netanyahu praises scene; ambassador to the UN says 'SNL' should learn pandemic humor from the episode

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