It was no surprise, if you read online celebrity sites, that Tina Fey was going to be back to open the new season of SNL with her playing Governor Sarah Palin. I’m sure this clip is everywhere by now.

Pretty good opening but the rest of the show and the musical guest Lil Wayne sucked (I have the video of his first song to post later), I will focus on the poor fitting pants.

Michael Phelps tried but he is no actor and the writing seemed like the writers are still on strike. Even the digital short was worthless. Not a great season opener.

Over the years, AT&T has done some very good commercials and this one is up there.

I think it’s a clever phanatic Phelps phan perspective of the phone network not working.

The room is plastered with images, memorabilia but didn’t get the call that Michael Phelps was just down the street signing autographs, taking pictures and eating Chinese food. So, a good Olympic tie in and a successful commercial.

I have been watching what I can of the and I must say that the swimming has been really exciting and the men’s relay last night was just unbelievable to watch.

Here is the Visa commercial for the Olympics that is focused on Michael Phelps. Morgan Freeman (who is one of my favorite actors and has been in the news a fair amount in recent weeks) is the VO. The visuals, the copy, the voice over all work together very well.

During the Olympics, some of the bigger brands are releasing some very good commercials, I will do my best to get them posted.