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X-Files Episode Guide: Three of a Kind

Edit The Examiner 28 May 2016
Written by Vince Gilligan & John Shiban. Directed by Bryan Spicer. While admittedly many of the episodes of The X-Files cried out for sequels, one would be hard-pressed to argue that last season's Unusual Suspects did ... But the work of Charles Rocket as Suzanne's fiancée/ betrayer is really rather terrible; given what we see of him, we never find out what the hell Suzanne ever saw in him ... My score. 2.75 stars ....

Ariana Grande drops unexpected profanity during 'SNL' monologue

Edit Toronto Sun 13 Mar 2016
Singer and actress Ariana Grande surprised the "Saturday Night Live" audience and crew with an unexpected profanity during her monologue on the program, a slip that in the past has sparked controversy on the late-night program ... In February, 1981, cast member Charles Rocket improvised a response to host Charlene Tilton that included the word "f-k," an incident that went down in infamy ... ....

Ariana Grande Saturday Night Live Wardrobe Malfunction Causes Confusion On Twitter

Edit Inquisitr 13 Mar 2016
Ariana Grande struggled with her jacket while she performed her latest single, “Dangerous Woman” on Saturday Night Live on March 12 ... Grande, at one point, tried to slip it back on but was unsuccessful ... In February, 1981, recurring cast member Charles Rocket made up a response to host Charlene Tilton that incorporated the word “f–k,” which became one of the legendary moments in the show’s history ... — Gabi ....

Inside the Replacements' Disastrous 'Saturday Night Live' Debut

Edit Rollingstone 12 Feb 2016
The Replacements were one of the most exciting bands to bubble up from the American underground in the Eighties ... Sidebar. Replacements Participate in Authorized Biography » ... When Warner Bros ... Adapted from Trouble Boys ... The year-end accolades for Tim were starting to pour in ... *** ... In 1981 cast member Charles Rocket had said it during a Dallas spoof; the slip led to Rocket's firing and loads of bad press for the program ... *** ....

Movie review: 'SNL' documentary is too celebratory

Edit Lexington Herald-Leader 12 Jun 2015
Here's a 90-minute exercise in nostalgic backslapping. Bao Nguyen's documentary "Live From New York" revisits the long history of "Saturday Night Live" with scant objectivity, subjectivity or balanced critical analysis ... That sets the stage for a lively, intelligent look at the show's wry sarcasm and social commentary ... It ignores "Weekend Update" host Charles Rocket being fired in 1981 after dropping a live F-bomb on air ... Rating ... ....

Ranking 40 years of 'SNL' moments: Weekend Update

Edit The Examiner 27 Apr 2015
2 ... All in all, 22 cast members (Chevy Chase, Jane Curtin, Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Charles Rocket, Gail Matthius, Brian Doyle-Murray, Mary Gross, Christine Ebersole, Brad Hall, Christopher Guest, Dennis Miller, Kevin Nealon, Norm Macdonald, Colin Quinn, Tina Fey, Jimmy Fallon, Amy Poehler, Seth Meyers, Cecily Strong, Colin Jost and Michael Che) have anchored or co-anchored Weekend Update on a full-time basis ... Previously.. #3 ... #4. Stefon....

Why Eddie Murphy is, once and for all, done

Edit IMDb 22 Feb 2015
The new cast, including Denny Dillon, Gilbert Gottfried, Charles Rocket, Ann Risley, and Joe Piscopo, seemed like a poor replacement for the likes of Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Gilda Radner, and Bill Murray ... ....

9 ‘SNL’ stars we lost too soon

Edit New York Post 17 Feb 2015
Charles Rocket ... Rocket anchored Weekend Update and was known for his impersonations of Ronald Reagan, Prince Charles and Marlin Perkins. Rocket’s dreams of TV stardom came to a shuddering end on February 21, 1981 ... Rocket said, “I’d like to know who the f - - k did it.” NBC shut it down. Rocket, along with the new producer Jean Doumanian, was out....

'SNL': 40 ways the 'Saturday Night Live' anniversary special left us disappointed

Edit Syracuse 16 Feb 2015
Goofy faces and familiar friends flooded the NBC red carpet Sunday night for the 40th anniversary of "Saturday Night Live." It's impressive to see any television show last that long, but the smiles and laughs quickly faded as we realized "SNL" has become a shell of its former funny self ... 1 ... Deadline points out all the tributes left out season 6 showrunner Jean Doumanian, who directed Murphy, Joe Piscopo, Denny Dillon and Charles Rocket....

‘Saturday Night Live’ Stars Gilda Radner, John Belushi, Others Honored By SNL Cast: Best Clips [Video]

Edit The Inquisitr 15 Feb 2015
Gilda was golden when it came to comedy. That talent resulted in an Emmy, with highlights including her SNL character known as Rosanne Rosannadana. Ovarian cancer struck her down when she was only 42. Laraine Newman recalled her fondly. One time during a rehearsal in Louisiana, Gilda and I were left in a room somewhere for four hours ... Others include Phil Hartman, Chris Farley, Jan Hooks, Danitra Vance, and Charles Rocket ... ....

'Saturday Night Live' 40th anniversary trivia quiz

Edit Newsday 15 Feb 2015
Happy anniversary, "SNL"!. "Saturday Night Live" turns 40 this year, and to celebrate, NBC is airing a three-and-a-half hour special on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 8 p.m. EST. See how well you've been paying attention to the long-running sketch comedy series (and recall some of its funniest moments) by taking the quiz. 1 ... Chris Elliott and Norm Macdonald Adam Sandler and Chris Farley Gary Kroeger and Tim Kazurinsky Charles Rocket and Jenny Slate. 2....

40 reasons why 'Saturday Night Live' is still awesome at 40

Edit CNN 13 Feb 2015
(CNN)On October 11, 1975, "Saturday Night Live" was first beamed into living rooms. It wasn't called "Saturday Night Live" then. It was "NBC's Saturday Night," because there was another "Saturday Night Live," hosted by Howard Cosell, over on ABC ... They include John Belushi, Gilda Radner, Phil Hartman, Chris Farley, Jan Hooks, Danitra Vance and Charles Rocket, as well as writers Tom Davis and Michael "Mr ... Charles Rocket let the F-word fly....

‘SNL’ anniversary special is perfect time to shake up format

Edit Boston Herald 11 Feb 2015
Seems like every family has one — that middle-aged uncle who thinks he’s a riot but is really a bore ... on WHDH (Ch. 7) ... Even Sarah Palin is supposed to drop by ... But the truth is “Saturday Night Live’s” fortunes and funnies are cyclical, and this is one of the dullest casts gathered in the show’s history since Charles Rocket, Denny Dillon and Gilbert Gottfried snoozed up late night in 1981 ... A few do ... NBC ... ....
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