A few thoughts on Gov. Sarah Palin's appearance last night on "Saturday Night Live":

• She and Tina Fey really do look alike.
• She can read cue cards well.
• Nice dig at "30 Rock."
• Nice dig at Alec Baldwin (who can't read cue cards well).
• I enjoyed her "raising the roof" during Weekend Update, but was she even listening to the words of the rap?
• I can't believe she stayed till the very end, or that she wore those boots with that suit.

Aside from her appearance, the show wasn't really buzzworthy. But, her appearance generated enough buzz that SNL posted its highest ratings since March 12, 1994, when Nancy Kerrigan hosted and Aretha Franklin was the musical guest.

Josh Brolin was good, and I enjoyed his crack that, while researching for his role in "W.," he discovered that neither he nor Dubya was actually qualified to be president. Of course, his excellent monologue was cut short by Oliver Stone, who pleaded with Brolin to mention the film's name, which he then did. The rest of the skits Brolin was forced to appear in did nothing for me. Poor Josh.

Mark Wahlberg's appearance showed he does have a sense of humor, after all. I was worried for a minute when I read about his rant on Jimmy Kimmel's show. But, no, he was able to make fun of himself. Loved the "say hello to your mother" bits with both the people and the animal.