Punkie Johnson

Bad Bunny Outshone Bad Writing on 'Saturday Night Live'
October 21, 2023
PUBLISHED Oct 22, 2023
On double-duty, Bad Bunny did a fine job as host and musical guest, and while he outshone some lazy writing, anyone would've had trouble st...
Molly Shannon's Return to 'SNL' Hampered by Bad Writing and the Jonas Brothers' Half-Complete Songs
April 6, 2023
PUBLISHED Apr 9, 2023
Though Molly Shannon's return was sentimental, the feeling was not enough to hold up a particularly weak episode of Saturday Night Live, wh...
Michael Che Gloriously Pranks Colin Jost on April Fool's 'SNL' Episode with Quinta Brunson
April 1, 2023
PUBLISHED Apr 2, 2023
Quinta Brunson was an astounding and dedicated host and Lil Yachty brought us to the dark side of the moon on a rather stellar April Fool's...
'SNL' Scored a Comedic Touchdown Thanks to Travis Kelce
March 4, 2023
PUBLISHED Mar 5, 2023
NFL star Travis Kelce was as enthused as any host could possibly be, with some acting chops to boot, and country pop singer Kelsea Ballerin...
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...
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...
Keke Palmer Brought Her Best to 'SNL,' Although SZA Didn't
December 3, 2022
PUBLISHED Dec 4, 2022
Keke Palmer was an engaged, multifaceted and superb host with a big secret to share, while SZA's otherworldly talent as a singer was unders...
'Saturday Night Live' Roasted Trump While Megan Thee Stallion Shone
October 15, 2022
PUBLISHED Oct 16, 2022
Megan Thee Stallion proved herself to be an excellent all-round host and her musical performances were thoughtfully staged, as a season of...