SNL doesn't seem to be tanking. The viewership is up right now, and even I stay up to watch at this point. The meltdown doesn't seem to be coming from the libs, but from the right. Bringing back Baldwin 17 times isn't because it is bad; it's because he is a great host and the comedy is enhanced by his performances. I enjoyed SNL when they made fun of GWB and BO. I like political humor.