Add To Watchlist

SATURDAY-NIGHT-LIVE

The Wire

McCain pokes fun at campaign on 'SNL'

John McCain was a hit on "Saturday Night Live," just not as big a hit as his running mate.

McCain pokes fun at presidential campaign on 'SNL'

Republican John McCain poked fun at his presidential campaign's financial shortcomings and his reputation as a political maverick in an appearance on NBC's "Saturday Night Live."

Palin draws big ratings for 'Saturday Night Live'

The entertainment summit of the season — Sarah Palin and her impersonator, Tina Fey — earned "Saturday Night Live" its best ratings in 14 years. But if you blinked, you might have missed it.

Franken advises 'SNL' on sketch ridiculing McCain

Senate candidate Al Franken provided his old "Saturday Night Live" boss with the inspiration for a comedy sketch that lampooned Republican presidential candidate John McCain.

McCain's courting of youthful voters has limits

There's a limit to how far John McCain will go to win over young voters. Wearing a dress on national television crosses that line.

SNL Plans to Return on Feb. 23

NBC's "Saturday Night Live," the only late-night show completely shelved by the writers' strike, is planning a Feb. 23 return if the writers ratify a contract agreement and head back to work. No guests or host have been announced for the return.

`Saturday Night Live' Staged Amid Strike

It wasn't live from New York as usual.

`SNL' Alum Chris Kattan Engaged to Model

Chris Kattan, a former cast member of NBC's "Saturday Night Live," became engaged to model Sunshine Tutt on Christmas Eve, his spokeswoman, Jill Fritzo, said Friday.

Seth Meyers to Co-Anchor 'SNL's 'Update'

Seth Meyers gets the plum job of "Weekend Update" anchor next to Amy Poehler in a newly streamlined "Saturday Night Live" this season, the show's creator and executive producer, Lorne Michaels, said on Thursday.

Fey, Dratch Leaving 'SNL' for '30 Rock'

Tina Fey is leaving the anchor chair at "Saturday Night Live."

New Cast Members Play Big Roles on 'SNL'

"Saturday Night Live," like rock 'n' roll, is perpetually dying. Throughout the 31 seasons of the NBC sketch comedy show, on a near annual basis, critics have written off "SNL" for not being "what it once was."

The Vine
Glenn Beck Rejects 'South Park' Criticism about Questioning Government Officials
Source: newsbusters.org

Fox News' Glenn Beck isn't catching a break anywhere - from "Saturday Night Live," The New Yorker, Al Gore's Current TV and Comedy Central's "South Park." They have all taken shots at the popular TV host.

Op-Ed Columnist - The Quiet Revolution - NYTimes.com
Source: The New York Times

A few weeks ago, "Saturday Night Live" teased President Obama for delivering great speeches but not actually bringing change. There's at least one area where that jibe is unfair: education.

Another Fine Mess: Comics Whack Obama by MARK LEIBOVICH
Source: The New York Times

Is President Obama in trouble with his late-night comedy base? "The president needs a metaphor czar," Mr. Jon Stewart said.

Saturday Night Live; Obama: Part II

NOBEL PEACE PRIZE SKIT October 10, 2009 LINK REMINDER Medicine is the keystone in the arch of socialism. Vladimir Lenon Medicine heals doubts and as well as diseases. Marx

Mark Steyn: Nobel tops 'SNL' for Obama joke. by Mark Steyn. Friday, October 9, 2009
Source: The Orange County Register

The most popular headline at the Real Clear Politics Web site the other day was: "Is Obama Becoming A Joke?" With brilliant comedic timing, the very next morning the Norwegians gave him the Nobel Peace Prize. Up next: His stunning victory in this year's Miss World contest. Dec.

Putting the O in Obama (video)
Source: afterdowningstreet

Obama is missing his spine, but has instead inserted the spine of Wall Street and Empire as this comedy routine shows....The O in Obama is missing: Social spineless, Corporate/Empire spine, class toadie, imperial whore.....Failed Presidency

Saturday Night Live October 3, 2009

This hulu video shows the Obama skit. I'm putting it up here in case you would like to check it out. I hadn't seen it, but it popped up in several places on the internet. It isn't very long, and is time well spent. LINK

Saturday Night Live Vs. Obama: Sketch Details All The President's Failures Since Taking Office (VIDEO)
Source: The Huffington Post

NBC's "Saturday Night Live" opened its show on October 3, 2009 with an impersonation of President Obama that discussed the President's failures thus far.

EMMY PREDICTIONS: Variety Programming and Song and Reality

Well the Emmys are approaching again and it's time for me to log in with my official predictions for what will happen on Sunday night. So, without any further delay, let's get to it. OUTSTANDING VARIETY, MUSIC OR COMEDY SERIES

Tina Fey wins Emmy award for Sarah Palin spoof
Source: Reuters

Actress Tina Fey won an Emmy on Saturday for her uncanny portrayal of former Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin on "Saturday Night Live," while pop star Justin Timberlake also was honored for his appearance on the NBC network's veteran sketch-comedy series.

'Saturday Night Live' adds two cast members
Source: Zap2it.com

Nasim Pedrad (on the left) and Jenny Slate, both veterans of the Upright Citizens Brigade (as are past and present "SNL" performers Amy Poehler, Abby Elliott, Bobby Moynihan and Casey Wilson), will join the show for its 35th season.

Good Enough, Smart Enough
Source: tnr.com

Given his background as a satirist and experiences before entering politics, from Saturday Night Live to talk radio, it is not surprising that many people, including many political sophisticates, are expecting little from Senator Franken.

Will Ferrell's most glorious buffoons-10 memerable characters
Source: tampabay.metromix.com

10 classic characters, from 'Old School' to 'Anchorman'

Like A Boss!
Source: YouTube

Remember Birthdays (This video is uncensored)

Biden: I Have to Think About Everything I Say
Source: Christian Science Monitor

Are we going to see a less candid Joe Biden? While appearing on Face the Nation this morning, CBS host Bob Schieffer asked Vice President Biden how his new position might change him...

Steve Martin to host SNL yet again
Source: TV Squad

Steve Martin, who rose to fame in the 1970's with the help of Saturday Night Live, will appear for a record 15th time on the show on January 31st. Just in time for sweeps.

Kanye West Caught Lip-Synching?
Source: Yahoo!

The rapper's recent disastrous performance on Saturday Night Live has sparked accusations of lip-synching and an on-stage meltdown.

Franken Takes Lead in Minnesota Senate Race
Source: CNN

Late Friday morning, the newspaper's tally put Franken ahead by 102 votes. Coleman's lead had fallen to single digits Thursday evening. More Articles

The Search For an Obama mimic
Source: TIME

If there's one thing this country needs — other than a cosmic bailout — it's a decent Obama impersonator.

Gilda Radner on SNL Nerd Prom
Source: Hulu

A blast back in time to remember one of the Best Female comedian's of her time Gilda Radner. I loved watching her every saturday night she was brilliant in every sketch . I truly Miss her . Gilda Radner June 28, 1946 – May 20, 1989

Fred Armisen: Comedian-In-Chief

If some say humour is a universal language, then Fred Armisen must be a master linguist.

Introducing David Cook - First Album from American Idol Winner
Source: USA Today

Since David Cook won the title in May, his fans have been hungrily anticipating the arrival of the American Idol's self-titled album, out today. Cook can empathize. "I feel like I've been waiting for Nov. 18 for 25 years," David Cook says.

This area needs news. Click here to seed the vine