You read it here first: I have it on good authority that Madonna is all lined up to appear on Saturday Night Live for the first time in 16 years—in fact, they're desperately seeking to have her host and perform. She might wind up doing one or the other, but if she does the double, it would be her first time. since 1985.
All of Madonna's appearances on the show have been memorable. Her 1985 season opener had some off moments but was the funniest of that tumultuous
season and she showed good comic chops. Then there was her unforgettable "Wayne's World" mash-up with "Justify My Love," her funny Bill Clinton serenade in full Marilyn Monroe gear and her "Fever" and "Bad Girl" renditions (the latter of which ranks among her best live TV performances).
Of course, her ultimate appearance was the clip above—if Madonna does do SNL this year, please, please force her to resuscitate her "Liz Rosenberg" character!
Of course, stunts like this one will make for some awkward moments.
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This would be fantastic - the last time I actually tuned into a full SNL show was when John Hamm was hosting the night before Sticky & Sweet last October.
And that Madonna/Roseanne bit is classic. I have forgotten if the Streisand appearance was planned or impromptu, but either way, it is classic.
El pato loco! The pink list! It was actually a hilarious episode. I caught it one night at about 2:00 in the morning. Wouldn't SNL make a killing if they sold individual episodes on DVD, or at least full seasons? I've heard that the music rights are impossible though.
@Denis, thanks! That is just amazing. Who'd have thunk it...
@Matthew: Thank you! I check out your Madonna news regularly and your posts are always the most enlightening and entertaining out there - by far. Not only do you write exceptionnally well, you also seem to always find the unique, unexplored angle, and that is just priceless. Your hard work is truly appreciated.
I know I'm late to the party--love your blog--but a little correction: Madonna never did double duty on SNL (no real diva would)... Simple Minds was the musical guest in 1985.
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If true, would be amazing! We've all wanted to see this happen for years!
Madonna's been great on the show.
What time period are they talking?
Posted by: Matt C. | September 21, 2009 at 06:16 PM
This would be fantastic - the last time I actually tuned into a full SNL show was when John Hamm was hosting the night before Sticky & Sweet last October.
And that Madonna/Roseanne bit is classic. I have forgotten if the Streisand appearance was planned or impromptu, but either way, it is classic.
Posted by: Dan C. | September 21, 2009 at 06:55 PM
Perhaps a November appearance for the holidays?
Here is the current lineup for the season:
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26:
Guest Host: Megan Fox
Musical Guest: U2
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3:
Guest Host: Ryan Reynolds
Musical Guest: Lady Gaga
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10:
Guest Host: Drew Barrymore
Musical Guest: Regina Spektor
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17:
Guest Host: Gerard Butler
Musical Guest: Shakira
Posted by: Matt C. | September 21, 2009 at 07:06 PM
El pato loco! The pink list! It was actually a hilarious episode. I caught it one night at about 2:00 in the morning. Wouldn't SNL make a killing if they sold individual episodes on DVD, or at least full seasons? I've heard that the music rights are impossible though.
Posted by: billy d | September 21, 2009 at 08:32 PM
The 1985 episode will eventually get released. They are releasing one season at a time. Season 5 is due in December.
Posted by: Matt C. | September 21, 2009 at 09:52 PM
Matthew, I've never seen her performances of "Bad Girl" and "Fever" on SNL... Do you know where one could find videos of either performance?
Posted by: justin | September 21, 2009 at 09:54 PM
I've had the Fever performance for a while but have NEVER been able to track down the Bad Girl performance.
Time to scour YouTube again.
Posted by: Ben | September 21, 2009 at 10:45 PM
http://www.livevideo.com/video/0F812BF180694C6C9658700A2024855F/madonna-bad-girl-live-1993.aspx
There's Bad Girl.
Her best live televised performances ever. Probably better than the 91 Oscars...
Posted by: Denis | September 22, 2009 at 12:25 AM
@Denis, thanks! That is just amazing. Who'd have thunk it...
@Matthew: Thank you! I check out your Madonna news regularly and your posts are always the most enlightening and entertaining out there - by far. Not only do you write exceptionnally well, you also seem to always find the unique, unexplored angle, and that is just priceless. Your hard work is truly appreciated.
Posted by: sabel | September 22, 2009 at 08:03 AM
I know I'm late to the party--love your blog--but a little correction: Madonna never did double duty on SNL (no real diva would)... Simple Minds was the musical guest in 1985.
Posted by: Feral | October 01, 2009 at 04:31 PM
Duh, you're absolutely right!
Posted by: Matthew Rettenmund | October 01, 2009 at 05:11 PM
It was the first episode I ever stayed up for--the "The call is coming from inside the car!" When A Stranger Calls pastiche really stuck with me...
Posted by: Feral | October 01, 2009 at 08:36 PM