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Martha Plimpton slams Shane Gillis' 'SNL' monologue

Plimpton's video joins other stars criticizing the poorly received opening monologue on last Saturday's live show; she says she'd never heard of the comedian before.

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on BBN This Morning
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  1. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorWelcome back, everyone. Martha Plimpton, the Goonies star, is blasting Shane Gillis over his Saturday Night Live opening monologue, which was poorly received.

  2. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorIn a video she posted, she says she's never heard of him, and that what he said on live TV was really stupid.

  3. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorShe also says he deserves a spanking from his mom, according to Variety.

  4. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHis mom. I hope she's up, because it's early, and that's a lot of mornings to wake up to.

  5. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSomebody has to take the call, Chip.

  6. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNever heard of him, and she still made a whole video. That's commitment.

  7. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHonestly, I'm rooting for everybody involved. I've also never heard of him.

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The story so far

  1. Gillis monologue climbs YouTube's comedy chart at 1.6 million views · YouTube (Saturday Night Live)
  2. 'SNL' Sets Druski as First Online Creator to Host · Variety
  3. Dan Levy joins Gillis backlash; Buffalo jury selection opens · Fox News
  4. Druski to host 'SNL' on Nov. 7, and one critic is hopeful · Variety
  5. Best prices to see Ana Gasteyer on tour in 2026 · New York Post
  6. Shane Gillis performs third SNL monologue about hiking, saunas and… · YouTube (Saturday Night Live)
  7. Martha Plimpton slams Shane Gillis' 'SNL' monologue (this story)

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