Preshow thoughts: Good idea bringing back Norm back to the show...but Im not exactly a huge fan of his. I do like Eminem though.

[OPENING] Rudy Giuliani makes a World Series bet

Poor opening...but they usually all are

Grade: D-

[MONOLOGUE] Norm Macdonald

Pretty funny for a monologue, it was rather funny when he made fun of SNL.

Grade: B-

[SKETCH] Martha Stewart Living promo

I kind of figured that they would have one of these...Im not a fan of these. I dont think Martha Stewart acts anything like that, but who knows...

Grade: D-

[SKETCH] Great Moments in Yankee History

Fairly funny. Better compared to the other sketches.

Grade: B

[SKETCH] Celebrity Jeopardy

I usually love these sketches- but think they should have some better "guests". Plus it wasnt very funny.

Grade: C-

[SKETCH] NBC Crosstalk: How Thin is Too Thin?

GREAT!! I loved the Calista Flockhart impression! SNL at its best!

Grade: A

[SKETCH] Larry King's News and Views

Can you say, "Pointless?"

Grade: F

[CARTOON] Fun with Real Audio

Wow...that was a pretty poor cartoon! The only funny part was Tom Selleck.

Grade: D+

[SKETCH] Larry King's News and Views

Pointless and boring

Grade: F

[WEEKEND UPDATE] Colin Quinn

As I always say "Give it up Colin"! The best part was things that never happened! That was hilarious!

Grade: D-

[MUSICAL GUEST] Dr. Dre featuring Snoop Dogg

mm...I guess its good- for rap

Grade: B-

[SKETCH] The McMulluns argue at Halloween

Man! This was poor!

Grade: F

[SKETCH] Michael Jackson drowns his sorrows

Two very very poor sketches in a row!

Grade: D-

[MUSICAL GUEST] Dr. Dre featuring Eminem

I really like Eminem...I think his rapping is real good

Grade: B+

[SKETCH] Bravo's Inside the Actors Studio

Um...no

Grade: D-

[COMMERCIAL] Chess for Girls

Sorry didnt work

Grade: D+

Full Grade: D+...sorry Norm

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