The writing during this season was markedly different from previous years. The sketches were darker, more cynical, and occasionally surreal. The show tried to appeal to a younger demographic, resulting in a season that feels like a time capsule of mid-80s excess.
For fans of Downey Jr. specifically, Season 11 is a fascinating curio. It serves as a reminder that even the biggest Hollywood icons had to cut their teeth in the trenches of live TV. Saturday Night Live - SNL - Complete Seasons 11...
Do not go into expecting belly laughs. Go into it expecting a historical document. It is the St. Elsewhere of comedy seasons—confusing, self-important, and occasionally brilliant. It is the sound of a producer panicking and swinging for the fences. The writing during this season was markedly different
: After a five-year hiatus, Michaels returned to find the show on the brink of being cut by NBC president Brandon Tartikoff. Experimental Casting For fans of Downey Jr