Steve Martin/Jason Mraz Review

Obama/Biden Open - Pretty lame cold open. The stand-out moment for me was when Obama said "I just couldn't pick Hilary." Otherwise, there just wasn't much going on this.
5/10

Steve Martin Monologue -Solid jokes, didn't go on for too long. Brought that Steve Martin-ness quality that I so love.
8/10

Chewable Pampers - Stupid, stupid, stupid. Commercial parodies haven't been funny in a while though, so I had low expectations anyway.
5/10


Squares at Sports Bar - I know people have been criticising Kristen's characters in recent weeks, but I actually love these two characters, and I thought Steve did a great job also.
"Excuse me little girl, his feet are barking."
8/10


Lasers Cats 4Ever - The joke is starting to wear a little thin. I was looking forward to an original digital short with Steve this week, and not a rehash of Laser Cats. That said, it did have its moments, and I liked the part in the opening credits with Steve Martin's photo and the caption "Executive Producer : Steve Martin."
If Laser Cats returns for a fifth time though...
7/10

Issues - It may have been silly, but I did genuinely laugh at this sketch. I thought Kenan did a good job, and I just about lost it when Steve Martin came out with his man-boobs. The sketch didn't drag on for too long, and had a steady stream of laughs.
8/10

Lonely Bernie Madoff - This was the worst sketch I've seen this season. What was funny? Did this kill at dress rehearsal, or why was it included? I don't think I even smirked, let alone laugh.
n/a

Female Castmembers Love Steve Martin - Loved it, loved it, loved it. That's all I have to say. That, and Abby Elliott has a killer voice.
9/10


Jason Mraz 1 - He sounded good live and everything, but I dislike his music.

Weekend Update - Best one in a while. Seth was on a roll tonight, the laughs were consistent, all the characters were funny. Props to Abby Elliott for a fantastic Angelina Jolie impression, which was one of the highlights of the show for me. Also, glad to see SNL were unperturbed by the controversy around the David Paterson sketch a few weeks ago. Even if it is a little politically incorrect, I love it.
9/10

Thomas! - Nonsense sketch. Only line that made me laugh was "Thomas, I found a dead balloon."
4/10

Steve Martin Plays Late for School - People have been complaining about this one on message boards and such. But you know what? I loved it! It was quintessential Steve Martin, and frankly, I would have been disappointed had the banjo not made an appearance. And the song was cute and catchy. So kudos!
8/10

ESPN Classic: Billy the Gun - This was great, and featured the only appearances of the night from Andy Samberg, Bobby Moynihan and Darrell Hammond. This was hilarious, and a really well made video short. Best of the night?
9/10

Jason Mraz 2 - Didn't watch n/a

Overall comment:
I had low expectations for this show having read other viewer's reviews, but I was pleasantly surprised. I actually liked this episode, and while there were a few stinkers, there were a few really funny ones that people have overlooked in their criticisms. I love Steve Martin anyway, and I loved his monologues with all his Steve Martin-y jokes, and there was a sketch with singing. I love singing!
In short, I liked it. It wasn't the best one of the season, but in comparison to Rosario Dawson's, it was a masterpiece.
7/10

Notes:
-Abby Elliott was on fire tonight! Quickly becoming one of my favourites.
-Andy must have been busy with Incredibad publicity?
-TV On The Radio next week, hooray!
-Where were Michaela Watkins and Bobby Moynihan?
-Casey Wilson did a good job tonight!
-Steve Martin is super-good at the banjo.
-Colbie Caillat is pronounced differently to what I thought.