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Peyton Manning/Carrie Underwood

Season 32, Episode 16, Aired Mar 24, 2007

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Live from New York, it's... Jason Sudeikis!

Sketches include "Vilifying Alberto Gonzales," "United Way," "Bronx Beat," "ESPN's NCAA Tournament Pool Party," "Penelope," "Maraka" (cartoon), "Halftime Pep Talk," "300," "Sunday Night Coffee Chat," "Mercedes 500," and "Nike Pick-Ups."

Carrie Underwood performed "Before He Cheats" and "Wasted."moreless

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Olivia Manning

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Carrie Underwood

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Peyton Manning

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Amy Poehler

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Will Forte

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Seth Meyers

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A highly disappointing show especially after having a so-so week with JLD. Amy and Jason were way overused tonight and Hader and Samberg were way underused.

5.0

"Mediocre"

By FarleyRules, Jun 28, 2010

Bush cold open - More of the same with a slight improvement due to Armisen's performance as Gonzalez. Not a great opening but it had the virtue of being very short. Grade: C+

Monologue - Quite frankly it was really boring. Athletes don't typically make the best comedians so it was probably wise not to give Manning a bunch of jokes to recite, but was it really necessary to go for cheap applause by introducing his family? Nothing funny here. Grade: D

NFL commercial - Kind of funny but nothing original. We've seen this kind of thing many times before with the "bad guy" as the role model for the kids. Nothing exceptional. Grade: C+

Bronx Beat - This is one of the worst recurring sketches. Why get this show off to such a poor start by placing it so early? As with the previous two episodes, Maya just seems to be getting less and less funny. I am actually annoyed that she is still on the show. Grade: F

NCAA Tournament Pool - Original concept but it got old pretty quickly. It was the same joke over and over. Amy's performance really wore on my nerves as it drug on. Though it was better than a lame recurring sketch. Grade: C

Cocktail Party - This makes the third sketch in a row with Amy. Enough already! Kristen was funny as the psychotic party guest, but the sketch did not go anywhere and could have benefited from more conflict. Why didn't she go really psycho and do some crazy sht like Farley would have? Grade: C

Maraka Saturday TV Funhouse - I guess you have to have kids to get into this one. One of the least funny Funhouse's I've ever seen. Didn't even elicit a chuckle. Grade: D-

Locker Room - This sketch was looking like a poor Suell Forrester knock-off until Will broke into his hilarious dance routine. The saving grace of the sketch and it recaptured some of the zaniness of the cheerleaders. Grade: B-

Weekend Update - Usual bland jokes. Will's Tim Calhoun was great tonight and much appreciated instead of Hammond's Gore. Where is Hammond? In the unemployment line? Anyway, I loved Calhoun's version of the Bay of Pigs. One of the better guest spots on Update this season. The new segment Zoo News was nothing special and offered the same weak jokes as the rest of WU, but it sure was better than being subjected to Whitney yelling "Bobby B". Grade: C+

Throw the Rock - A mildly entertaining sketch with the all of the humor courtesy of Armisen's dopey character waiting to be smashed by the rock. Sudeikis played the director with the same blustery bravado as a lot of his other roles. It was fine if you like that style, but it gets old very quickly for me. Manning did nothing except hold the rock. I guess this guy really can't act. Grade: C-

Porch Talk - This is the second appearance for this sketch and although there are some funny lines as the characters spit out non sequitors, it just doesn't add up to much. Grade: C-

Mercedes commercial - Besides the built-in toilets in the seats, this was an otherwise unexceptional commercial parody. I'll take a Chameleon XLE thank-you very much! Grade: C

Air Force One commercial - Pure filler. Nothing to say. Grade: Dmoreless
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By thefanof, May 26, 2010

Many of the athletes who have hosted this show have been ridiculed, but people have praised Peyton Manning as different from that bunch, and in a way he was. He came in with energy, something that was absent from the arsenal of many other hosts who have won titles before getting this gig.

Peyton playing football with kids, berating them and helping them steal cars was amusing, even if the concept has been done a dozen times (most notably on The King of Queens). The half time pep talk was funny, and was one of Will Forte's premiere characters, a character that needs to come back.moreless
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A total b*tch and a whore...

7.5

"Good"

By whoaitsconner, Feb 21, 2009

Peyton Manning was the athlete for season 32. The only one, that is. Carrie Underwood was the musical guest to perform her number 1 song, "Before He Cheats". Wonderful.

Alberto Gonzales: Actually, I'll say it, I thought it was a pretty silly opening. Not exactly funny, but a pretty good idea. The fact that Fred had no part, other than walking in and out made me laugh.

Monologue: I think this would have worked better if they kept Amy in as a Patriots fan, like they did in dress. The family thing was just a time filler.

United Way: This was actually really funny. You can't say Peyton was a total waste after this. At least he was willing to make a fool out himself.

Bronx Beat: Yes, I like this recurring sketch. Shove it. No, but I thought this edition was like the last two. Good.

ESPN's NCAA Pool Party: Sometimes I can't stand sport-sketches, because they go no where. This was different. Amy's performance in this was very good, and even though Peyton stayed wooden, at least, once again, he was willing to be teased.

Party Pooper Penelope: Penelope's debut. Just by watching this, you could tell Kristen was planning to make this a recurring character. Next to the Molly Shannon sketch of this, this was probably the funniest volume.

Maraka: A knock-off on Dora the Explorer. A random time making fun of the character, I must say, as she debuted in 2001, but after the misses that TV Funhouse had to offer throughout the 32nd season, this was definetly a hit.

Pep Talk: This was goofy, and it was funny. Did it deserve to be on the Best of 2006/2007? No. But, Will's dancing was funny.

Musical Performance: Carrie Underwood performs "Before He Cheats" which is actually a nice song.

Weekend update: Strong, strong Update. Most jokes were consistent, while all "guests" were funny. Aykroyd was a pleasant surprise.

300: Worst sketch of the night. I mean, what kind of premise was that? There were so many other areas they could have poked 300 with, but they decide to go after a guy who can't through a rock while the camera is shooting.

Musical Performance: A little earlier musical performance tonight. Carrie performs "Wasted", which is a nice song, and the violin solo at the end was great.

Porch Talk: The two creepy porch sitters talk about creepy things once again. I thought this was up to par for a post-12:45 sketch.

Mercedes 550: The only thing I found funny about this was how Peyton tied a car and meat together.
Nike: Huh, now was this the sketch that was cut from dress from the past 4 episodes? Can we see why?

Peyton Manning wasn't exactly the best host. I'll give him a thumb for being a good sport. Carrie Underwood's songs, I'll admit, were enjoyable.

This episode was actually a pleasant one. Aside from the 300 sketch, and the Nike commercial, the show was on game.moreless
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My favorite episode!!!!!

10

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By DarkNinja1994, Jul 03, 2007

I live in Indiana, so the Super Bowl win was so cool for us. I was in Miami at the time, but wasn't at the Super Bowl. Anyway, Mom recorded this episode on our DVR and it's still there. My favorite skit was the Maraka, making fun of Dora The Explorer. The one following that was funny too. I think it was the one where Peyton and his basketball teammates where down by a lot of points and their coach played a song to get them fired up. The commercial towards the beginning is one of the best parts. I still go around and say to people, "Spend time with your kids, so Peyton Manning doesn't."moreless
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This episode was GREAT! There is a flicker of life at NBC Saturday Night after all.

9.9

"Superb"

By gander13, Apr 11, 2007

I have attempted to watch SNL about 25-35 times over the past three years with essentially two results: 1) total boredom causing me to turn the channel within 30 minutes; 2) Painstakingly leaving the show on and wishing for something funny to be said, rarely getting a chuckle.

What a great and pleasant surprise when I tuned in for the Payton Manning episode. I literally laughed so hard and so many times that my chest and belly were sore the rest of the weekend!

Peyton really surprised me with his acting and his relaxed demeanor in all of his skits. There were no dull moments and I was very satisfied watching. This SNL episode for me was the first time since the likes of Wil Ferrel, Cheri Oteri and Adam Sandler gave the show depth and talent on a steady basis.

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- In the sketch "Halftime Pep Talk," the song that the coach played on the tape player to motivate the team is "Casino Royale" by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass.
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- During the "NCAA Tournament Pool Party" sketch, when the three characters discuss the Butler Bulldogs, Peyton Manning's bracket is shown as incorrectly picking against them. However, when his bracket is seen again a minute later, he got the outcome of the Butler game correct.
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- Maraka: Mittens saved Baby Penguin! If Mittens chose to save Baby Penguin based on his beliefs and Mittens' beliefs are not in his direct control, does Mittens really have free will? (There is loud laughter from audience, the penguins are shown waiting for an answer. Show theme plays.) Adventura, internationale, Maraka!
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- Maraka: (singing in a mixture of Spanish, French, German and nonsense) Do it ass****! We're sliding down montaña a ve ting a la sha. Et so et froilich tu la hofflich tong shan shang kwa.
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- Maraka: We have to help baby penguin down the mountain. Do you know why my father left me?
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- Maraka: Flap your wings and yell. Don't question it, just do it.
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- Seth Meyers: Lindsay Lohan told GQ magazine that she recently purchased two puppies hoping they will force her to stay home and take care of them. (pause) This just in: Lindsay Lohan's puppies are dead.
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- Amy Poehler: ABC announced this week that it has renewed "Lost" for a fourth season. Said the show's writers, "Oh, crap."
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- Peyton Manning: That's my mom, Olivia... (she stands up and takes a bow) she never made it to the NFL, didn't have what it took. Got cut by the Dolphins, tried Canada for a bit. She's a real disappointment for all of us.
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- Sketches cut from the 60 minute version: Zoo News segment on Weekend Update, "300," "Bronx Beat," "TV Funhouse: Maraka," "Air Force One," and Carrie Underwood's performance of "Wasted."
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- Peyton Manning introduced his parents - Olivia & Archie - and his brother Eli as part of his monologue at the beginning. His older brother Cooper and Eli's girlfriend Abby was with the family and can be seen sitting behind Olivia & Archie. Peyton's wife Ashley was seated beside Cooper in the audience during the monologue, although she cannot be seen during the episode.
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- This episode was watched by 7.9 million viewers (3.5 rating, 15 share)on its original airdate and was promoted throughout the week on various entertainment programs (Access Hollywood, ESPN) as well as WTHR channel 13, the Indianapolis NBC affiliate.
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- The spoof of the Nike Air Force shoe commercials and was cut from the past three dress rehearsals. It finally made it to air since it fit the sports theme of tonight's show.
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- This is the second consecutive episode (and fourth overall) where Seth Meyers is interrupted during Weekend Update trying to tell a joke about a new study on tree frogs.
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- Sketches cut after dress rehearsal include: an "Appalachian Emergency Room" where midway through the sketch, Manning breaks character and announces southern people aren't like the stereotype portrayed, a sketch where Jojo the valet (Amy Poehler) thinks Peyton Manning's character is trying to steal his woman (Maya Rudolph), a sketch with Fred Armisen and Peyton Manning as folk singers performing at a prison much to the dismay of the prisoners, a sketch with Kenan Thompson as his character Virginiaca Hastings, only this time at a party where she flirts with Peyton Manning's character; a sketch where Jason Sudiekis, Amy Poehler, Kristin Wiig and Bill Hader attend a Vegas Revue to see Elvis (Peyton Manning), and a rerun of the Urigro commerical from Jeremy Piven/AFI. For the second week in a row, Darrell Hammond was scheduled to appear in the live show, but was cut; this time as Rudy Guiliani talking about 2008 presidential election.
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- The music used during the "Locker Room" sketch was Burt Bacharach's theme from the 1967 spy spoof "Casino Royale."
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- In the monologue from dress rehearsal, Amy Poehler played a Patriots fan that heckles Peyton from the audience. A line where she asks Peyton what Ringling Brothers and Tom Brady have in common ("They both have two more rings than you") was recycled for the rewritten monologue.
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- Darrell Hammond did not appear in this episode.
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- This episode first aired on Peyton Manning's 31st birthday; for the occasion, his brothers Eli and Cooper rolled out an SNL-themed birthday cake during the goodnights.
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- Peyton is the third football player to host Saturday Night Live after winning the Super Bowl, joining Deion Sanders and Tom Brady.
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- Carrie Underwood becomes the third American Idol contestant to appear on the show as a musical guest. She is also the second winner of AI to appear.
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- (A TV Funhouse segment spoofs the popular Nick Jr. series "Dora the Explorer.") Maraka: We need to get that egg! Can you help me decide if Robert Blake was innocent? (Maraka pauses for an answer, loud laughter from audience.) That's interesting. Interesante. I never considered the testimonial con pable of the testimony. The bird is getting away! A reference to the sensational trial of actor Robert Blake, who was acquitted of a single count of murder and one of two counts of solicitation of murder.
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- The "Maraka" animated short is a spoof of Nickelodeon's "Dora the Explorer" animated series. "Dora" is about a bilingual adventurer and her animal pals that encourages audience participation.
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