SNL 40 features ‘over the hill’ humor
Kira Hays Co-editor-in-chief Forty years have passed since Lorne Michaels created the popular sketch comedy show “Saturday Night Live.” In its heyday, “SNL” was a Saturday night tradition in households all over the country. The show’s 40th anniversary special aired on Feb. 15 and ran 3½ hours. Let me repeat, 3½ hours long. Besides the fact that the special was overloaded with stars old and new, sometimes it was a bit painful to watch. It was apparent that there was no rehearsal whatsoever, which is understandable considering the amount of celebrities featured in the skits. But for the most…