SNL prepares fresh take on political humor with upcoming episode
Popular late-night show readies for its first post-election broadcast with Bill Burr as host. Showʼs well-known political comedy segment might get a new direction with changing political landscape
The comedy-show giant SNL plans its next broadcast after recent election results‚ with some much-needed format adjustments (especially in its political-comedy department). The well-known late-night program — which has always had a left-leaning point of view — now needs to re-think its approach
Bill Burr returns to host the show for his second appearance while new-wave artist Mk.gee takes over musical duties. The programs traditional cold-open segment might show how SNL plans to handle next four years worth of political content
The shows resident Trump-expert James Austin Johnson — whose spot-on impersonation has become the go-to version — will likely keep busy with his presidential character work. His take on the former president includes:
- Voice inflections that match perfectly
- Hand gestures copied from real-life
- Facial expressions that dont need much makeup
The writing team now faces an interesting challenge: finding fresh angles for political humor while keeping its long-running comedy style intact. The show has always managed to adapt its comedy through different presidential terms; however this time theyʼll need some extra-creative solutions
