monologue

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Debut host Tina Fey, a former “SNL” star and head writer, started her monologue with a cheeky explainer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Saturday Night Live UK will follow a similar format, with each 75-minute episode featuring an opening monologue as well as topical sketches, live music and a satire of the week's news called Weekend Update.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

The patience and resilience O’Brien mentioned in his monologue were immediately reflected in the first award of the night, when Madigan took home the trophy for her work in “Weapons.”

From Salon • Mar. 16, 2026

When Oscars host Conan O’Brien mentioned the name of the film in his opening monologue, it generated a huge ovation from the room.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Next is a monologue from Much Ado About Nothing, which is actually pretty good, but will be totally lost on the judges.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy