Sketches that end with “Live from New York, it’s Saturday night!”

Answer:

COLD OPENS

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

This clue refers to the short comedy sketches that kick off Saturday Night Live before the opening credits. They’re called "cold opens" because they start abruptly without any introduction, often parodying current events or politics. The phrase "Live from New York, it’s Saturday night!" is the iconic line that wraps up these sketches right before the show’s title card appears.

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