James Austin Johnson

Jack White's Electrifying 'SNL' Performance Couldn't Quite Save an Off-Kilter Episode
February 25, 2023
PUBLISHED Feb 26, 2023
Utilizing very few members of its sizeable cast this week, Saturday Night Live welcomed both Woody Harrelson and Jack White to its Five-Tim...
Even Coldplay Couldn't Spoil an Excellent 'SNL' Episode with Pedro Pascal
February 4, 2023
PUBLISHED Feb 5, 2023
Pedro Pascal was a terrific host and the writing staff and cast did everything they could to help him shine, while Coldplay's painful posit...
Michael B. Jordan Brought 'SNL' to Life While Lil Baby Put It to Sleep
January 28, 2023
PUBLISHED Jan 29, 2023
Michael B. Jordan was certainly a charismatic and affable host who'd clearly bonded with frequent scene partner, Heidi Gardner, while Lil B...
Aubrey Plaza Showed Her Range on Star-Studded 'SNL' Featuring Amy Poehler, Tony Hawk and More
January 21, 2023
PUBLISHED Jan 22, 2023
Aubrey Plaza was a terrific, funny and fully engaged host, busting out a dynamic array of theatrical skills, while Sam Smith's two performa...
Cecily Strong Bids Goodbye to 'SNL' with Tearful Final Episode
December 17, 2022
PUBLISHED Dec 18, 2022
Austin Butler was a dynamic and great host, Lizzo charmed as she usually does on Saturday Night Live, and, in a day-of surprise, Cecily Str...
Dave Chappelle Was Used Sparingly on 'SNL,' While Black Star Shone Brightly
November 12, 2022
PUBLISHED Nov 13, 2022
Saturday Night Live platformed disgraced comedian Dave Chappelle and yet he appeared jovial and sparingly, performing a longer-than-usual m...
Amy Schumer Rose to the Occasion on 'Saturday Night Live,' Like She Always Does
November 5, 2022
PUBLISHED Nov 6, 2022
Forever rising to the occasion as Saturday Night Live host, Amy Schumer was funny in everything she appeared in (even the half-written stuf...
Jack Harlow Led a Strong 'SNL' with Cameos from Tom Hanks, Jeff Probst
October 29, 2022
PUBLISHED Oct 30, 2022
Saturday Night Live's season of double duties continued with rapper Jack Harlow serving as both host and musical guest, and he turned up ve...