Barack Obama Cancels SNL Appearance Due to Hurricane Ike
Barack Obama has cancelled a guest appearance on the season premiere of Saturday Night Live because of Hurricane Ike, which made landfall in Texas Friday night. "If it's serious, it will change everything for us," SNL creator-producer Lorne Michaels told Politico Friday, before Obama had cancelled. "The tone of the show will shift, and it would be inappropriate for the senator to do if it looks in any way like it's going to be a tragedy," Michaels explained. The Democratic presidential nominee has

Weekend Update: Fey as Palin, Obama as Himself
If Michael Phelps is feeling exhausted from his week preparing to host SNL tomorrow, maybe he'll be pepped up by news that hope is on the way: Barack Obama will be making his second cameo on the show's season premiere. The big question of the week though has been which SNL cast member will play Sarah Palin? While both the Phelps-fantasizing Kristen Wiig and newcomer Casey Wilson have been suggested, there's been a shocking third party mentioned: Tina Fey. However, Lorne Michaels is playing coy and only sayi

Weekend's best bets: "Saturday Night Live," "Mad Men" and "True Blood," in which vampires make better lovers than humans
This weekend offers some true goodies. Here are three that I recommend: "Saturday Night Live" opens a new season with Michael Phelps as host and Lil Wayne as musical guest. The big draw, however, could be "30 Rock" star Tina Fey (pictured) as Gov. Sarah Palin. Don't you want to see that? In a conference call earlier this week, "SNL" executive producer Lorne Michaels hinted that viewers could see skits on the Olympics, Aquaman, politics and Palin. Michaels said they were wa

Report: Tina Fey 'Likely' to Cameo as Sarah Palin on Tonight's 'SNL'
Tina Fey is "likely" to portray Gov. Sarah Palin in a sketch tonight on the season premiere of "Saturday Night Live," a source tells the Associated Press. The "SNL" alum and 'Baby Mama' star's publicist didn't return a call to confirm or deny, says the AP. Olympic champ Michael Phelps will host tonight's show. Posted September 13, 2008 5:31:00 AM See All: celebs Michael Phelps Sarah Palin saturday night live Tina Fey tv E-Mail | Print | | .module_topstorie

James Franco to host SNL + cameos galore.
If Michael Phelps is feeling exhausted from his week preparing to host SNL tomorrow, maybe he'll be pepped up by news that hope is on the way: Barack Obama Will be making his second cameo on the show's season premiere. The big question of the week though has been which SNL cast member Will play Sarah Palin? While both the Phelps-fantasizing Kristen Wiig and newcomer Casey Wilson have been suggested, there's been a shocking third party mentioned: Tina Fey. However, Lorne Michaels is playing coy and only sayi

TUBE WATCH: All eyes on Tina Fey for the season premiere of Saturday Night Live!
Seems like NBC might be daring-us-to-watch that stiff-marble-mouth -- Michael Phelps struggle through as the worlds unfunniest host for their season opener... 'but, no worries, the buzz is that Tina Fey will yuck it up in a cameo -- (playing her sister from another planet: Sarah Palin)... » Henry Cruz's blog Login or register to post comments   Similar links "30 ROCK&qu

'SNL' recalls Fey for Palin duty
Live, from New York, it's Tina Fey as Sarah Palin. Fey, the former "Saturday Night Live" cast member and head writer, has agreed to return to the series Saturday night to play the Republican vice presidential candidate, the Daily News has learned. The episode is the first of the season and will also include an appearance by Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama and Olympic swimming star Michael Phelps as guest host. Buzz about Fey playing Palin surfaced almost immediately after the Alaska gov

Barack Joins SNL Premiere!
Wow! Talk about history in the making here! Not only will Saturday Night Live open with Olympian Michael Phelps, but now the one and onl Barack Obama will be a part of the show! A spokesperson for him tells People mag, "The details of the sketch are being worked out." This will be Obama's second time at the show. He played alongside Amy Poehler last season when she depicted Hillary Clinton. The episode airs tomorrow September 13th so don't miss it!

What's on TV on Saturday night
NBC's legendary sketch comedy series returns Saturday night in the middle of one of the most-watched political campaigns ever. Swimmer Michael Phelps is the host, but even with his awesome Olympics achievement, he'll be upstaged by Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, who will make an appearance and talk about how the candidates are portrayed. Email Print

Tina Fey 'likely' to play Sarah Palin on 'SNL'
Speculation has been rampant about who would play Palin on the show. Tina Fey was "likely" to play Gov. Sarah Palin on " Saturday Night Live," said a person close to NBC's sketch comedy show.

Tina Fey Sarah Palin Cameo “Saturday Night Live” “Likely”
Don’t forget to tune into the Season Opener of Saturday Night Live tonight. A source tells the Associated Press that it is “likely” Palin deadringer Tina Fey will portray the Alaska governor in a SNL sketch that will air later this evening. Get PopCrunch News Updates Email: What's Hot At PopCrunch Related Articles: Tina

Tina Fey `likely’ to play Sarah Palin on `SNL’
Fey is "likely" to return to her former show Saturday to play the Alaskan governor and Sen. John McCain’s running mate, a person close to the show told The Associated Press on Friday night. The person requested anonymity because the decision has not been announced officially. No further details were available. Since Palin’s entry onto the national political stage, speculation has been rampant over who might play Palin on the program. Many have commented that Fey resembles her. In an interview

Obama Needs To Release His “Righteous Rage!”
With the media swooning over the new current political rock star celebrity Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin and the with a media “blackout” freezing out news coming from Barack Obama and the Dems, Huffington Post founder Arianna Huffington says now is the time for Obama to yell ENOUGH - and “release his righteous rage.” Throughout the campaign, Obama has often repeated the line that what brought him to the race was as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. described it as 

Barack Obama “SNL” Season Premiere Appearance Cancelled
Senator Barack Obama has cancelled his eagerly-awaited appearance on tonight’s season premiere of Saturday Night Live out of respect for victims of Hurricane Ike, which has devastated parts of coastal Texas. The Democatic presidential hopeful had been scheduled to appear in a sketch on tonight’s episode of SNL, hosted by Olympic champion Michael Phelps. “In light of the unfolding crisis in Texas, Sen. Obama has decided it is no longer appropriate to appear on ‘Saturday Night Live&

Tina Fey 'Likely' To Play Sarah Palin On 'SNL'
NEW YORK (AP) - Tina Fey was "likely" to play Gov. Sarah Palin on "Saturday Night Live," said a person close to NBC's sketch comedy show. Fey is "likely" to return to her former show Saturday to play the Alaskan governor and Sen. John McCain's running mate, a person close to the show told The Associated Press on Friday night. The person requested anonymity because the decision has not been announced officially. No further details were available. Since Palin's entry onto the national political stage, spe

Tina Fey `likely' to play Sarah Palin on `SNL'
Tina Fey is "likely" to play Gov. Sarah Palin on "Saturday Night Live," said a person close to NBC's sketch comedy show. Fey is "likely" to return to her former show Saturday to play the Alaskan governor and Sen. John McCain's running mate, a person close to the show told The Associated Press on Friday night. The person requested anonymity because the decision has not been announced officially. No further details were available. Since Palin's entry onto the national politic

Tina Fey 'likely' to play Sarah Palin on 'SNL'
Tina Fey was "likely" to play Gov. Sarah Palin on "Saturday Night Live," said a person close to NBC's sketch comedy show.

Michael Phelps Prepares For ‘Saturday Night Live’
Tonight is the night that 14-time Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Phelps will make his comedic acting debut as he hosts the season premiere of Saturday Night Live live from NYC. It was previously reported that Senator Barack Obama would be making a cameo on tonight’s season premiere ep but due to the severity of [...]

SNL Premiere: Obama Will Play Obama. Who Will Play Palin?
Leading up to its season premiere tomorrow, “Saturday Night Live” is earning the kind of buzz that new shows always strive for. It has guest stars: Michael Phelps and Barack Obama. It has a fresh storyline: the Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin. And it has the possibility of a surprise visitor: Tina Fey is in talks to play Ms. Palin on the show. The election year promises to make “SNL” especially relevant. The Associated Press notes that “the election-year observations and parodie

In Ike’s wake, Obama drops SNL, Biden skips rally
AP - Barack Obama’s campaign toned down its events Saturday in response to Hurricane Ike, canceling plans for the Democratic presidential nominee to crack jokes on "Saturday Night Live" and for his running mate to appear at a joint rally. Obama was to appear in a skit on the NBC comedy show’s season premiere, hosted by Olympic champion swimmer Michael Phelps. Campaign spokeswoman Jen Psaki said Obama decided it was no longer appropriate because of the devastation in Texas. Obama and Democratic

Report: Obama May Skip 'SNL'
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Paralympics 2008: Let’s not forget!
I want to apologize for our posting various items on the Olympics, but failing to recognize our friends who are still in China competing in the 2008 Paralympic Games. Congrats to all the athletes!! Please take a moment to look at the medal standing so far….. For more info on Team USA or the Paralympic Games visit their sites. Related Post Saturday Night Live gets Michael Phelps & Barack Obama. Sir Lance…..A Lot. Extreme Sports - Family Style UFC Cha

Tina Fey "likely" to play Palin on SNL
TV News: NBC sketch comedy show premieres tonight -- Tina Fey was "likely" to play Gov. Sarah Palin on "Saturday Night Live," said a person close to NBC's sketch comedy show.

Barack Obama Cancels Tonight's 'SNL' Appearance Due to Hurricane Ike
He steps back out of respect to potential victims of the hurricane. Barack Obama has cancelled his highly-anticipated appearance on tonight's "Saturday Night Live" in consideration of the destruction wrought by Hurricane Ike, says Reuters. "In light of the unfolding crisis in Texas, Sen. Obama has decided it is no longer appropriate to appear on Saturday Night Live tomorrow evening," Obama's campaign said. The Democatic presidential hopeful had reportedly planned on flying in from New

Report: Obama Make Skip 'SNL'
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