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

TV: Will Tina Fey Portray Sarah Palin on the 34th Season Premier of SNL?
It seems that Lorne Michaels is apprehensive about answering that question.

Report: Tina Fey in Talks to Play Sarah Palin on SNL
Veteran ‘Saturday Night Live’ alum and Sarah Palin look-alike Tina Fey may be in talks to play the GOP vice presidential nominee on the show’s season premiere this Saturday. The New York Post reports that Fey, who left the sketch-comedy series two years ago, has not agreed to play the role, but the idea has been talked about. “There are discussions,” ‘SNL’ executive Lorne Michaels tells the paper. “They’re ongoing.” A Palin sketch has already be

Tina Fey in talks to play Sarah Palin on Saturday Night Live
Veteran Saturday Night Live actress Tina Fey is reportedly in talks to play Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin on the show’s season premiere this saturday. The New York Post has said that Tina has not yet agreed to play Sarah on the show, but the idea is being discussed. The show’s executive, Lorne Michaels said that [...]

Saturday Night Live hopes to be politically incorrect - Tina Fey to play Sarah Palin?
Saturday Night Live’s “strategery” for the new season isn’t surprising considering the timing of the presidential elections. BC’s late-night comedy sketch show launches its 34th year Saturday (11:30 ET/PT), capitalizing on what it often does best: satirizing and parodying politicians. The 2008 presidential race “is the story everyone’s following, and our best kind of moments are when the whole country is paying attention,” says executive producer Lorne Micha

'SNL' Wants Tina Fey to Play Sarah Palin
Tina Fey is in talks with "SNL" to play Sarah Palin.

Report: Tina Fey in Talks to Play Sarah Palin on ‘SNL’
Veteran ‘Saturday Night Live’ alum and Sarah Palin look-alike Tina Fey may be in talks to play the GOP vice presidential nominee on the show’s season premiere this Saturday. The New York Post reports that Fey, who left the sketch-comedy series two years ago, has not agreed to play the role, but the idea has been talked about. “There are discussions,” ‘SNL’ executive Lorne Michaels tells the paper. “They’re ongoing.”

Tina Fey Returning To SNL To Play Palin!?! Awesome!!
Talks are said to be ongoing between SNL and Tina Fey for her to return to "SNL" to play Sarah Palin. That would be too perfect. I did say in a previous post that instead of looking like Angelina Jolie, that Sarah Palin more closely resembles Tina Fey.Tina's return to "SNL" wouldn't be permanent but more like guest appearances to portray the Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin. Lorne Michaels was asked about the possibility of Fey returning to play Palin, he said, "This Saturday or ev

Tina Fey Sarah Palin Parody "Saturday Night Live"
Saturday Night Live alum and Sarah Palin look-alike Tina Fey is presently in discussions to play the Republican Vice Presidential nominee on the season premiere on SNL this Saturday night. “There are discussions,” SNL executive Lorne Michaels told the New York Post of the likelihood that...Full Article @ The PopCrunch Show Comment Share Email Post Your Comment say something interesting

Tina Fey Sarah Palin Parody “Saturday Night Live”
Saturday Night Live alum and Sarah Palin look-alike Tina Fey is presently in discussions to play the Republican Vice Presidential nominee on the season premiere on SNL this Saturday night. “There are discussions,” SNL executive Lorne Michaels told the New York Post of the likelihood that Fey will parody the Alaska governor on Thursday. “They’re ongoing.” Get PopCrunch News Updates Email:

Sarah Palin meet Tina Fey?
Lorne Michaels, Saturday Night Live's impressario, evidently wants the very funny actress and writer Tina Fey to play Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin in skits this season. Who doesn't? Talk about your no-brainers. The two women only look like they were separated at birth. And Fey is talented enough to capture that straight-out-of-the-movie-"Fargo" essence, that Palin exudes. According to Broadcasting & Cable mag: Saturday Night Live creator and executive producer Lorne Michaels said the show is talking

Tina Fey in Talks to Impersonate Sarah Palin on “SNL”
Sarah Palin has more to worry about than a pregnant teenage daughter...

Who Will Skewer Sarah Palin on SNL?
After Sarah Palin's election-shifting debacle in front Charlie Gibson last night, Saturday Night Live writers are no doubt scrambling to incorporate her cringe, wince, and vomit-inducing Bush doctrine gaffe, and her myriad of other blunders into their Michael Phelps-hosted season premiere this Saturday. And while Daryl Hammond and Fred Armisen are locked up as the resident McCain and Obama reporters respectively, executive producer Lorne Michaels remains mum on who'll take on the moose-meaty role of Gov. Sa

Kanye a Free Man; Tina Fey to Play Palin?
Filed under: Entertainment, Celebrity, Cheat Sheet, News (Our round-up of celeb gossip so you can keep up with your girlfriend.)Kanye West was released from prison after being arrested for vandalism. (TMZ)Tina Fey may return to "Saturday Night Live" to portray Sarah Palin. (Popeater)Justin Timberlake and... Read more Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

Correction: Sarah Palin Is Tina Fey
Saturday Night Live creator and executive producer Lorne Michaels said the show is talking with Tina Fey about playing Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin at some point this season, possibly as soon as this Saturday’s season premiere. Or not… Share and Enjoy: Posted: 11th, September 2008 | In: Politicians, Race For The White House, Sarah Palin, Twitterings - Best Of The Web. Follow the Comments on our RSS feed: RSS 2.0

Tina Fey Returning To SNL To Play Palin!?! Awesome!!
 Talks are said to be ongoing between SNL and Tina Fey for her to return to "SNL" to play Sarah Palin. That would be too perfect. I did say in a previous post that instead of looking like Angelina Jolie, that Sarah Palin more closely resembles Tina Fey.Tina's return to "SNL" wouldn't be permanent but more like guest appearances to portray the Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin.  Lorne Michaels was asked about the possibility of Fey returning to play Pali

Tina Fey Sarah Palin SNL!
PICTURE! Tina Fey as Sarah Palin on SNL! Tina Fey is set to play Sarah Palin on SNL for Saturday Night Live’s new season? SNL is talking with Tina Fey about joining SNL to play Sarah Palin, says Lorne Michaels. How soon? Reportedly as soon as possibly this Saturday for the show’s season premiere! “There are discussions [with [...]

Tina Fey May Return To SNL To Play Palin!
Saturday Night Live might be getting better this season! We mentioned earlier this month how Olympic Gold medalist Michael Phelps was going to host the season premiere of SNL this Saturday. Well, aside from watching him perform skits in his Speedo, it seems there's more good news! Looks like Tina Fey might be making some guests appearances [...]

Cristal Conners As Sarah Palin
Gina Gershon aka Cristal Conners aka my silver screen idol put on a pair of sexy Lens Crafters glasses to play Sarah Palin in a new video for Funny or Die. I thought Tina Fey would make a good Palin, I was wrong! Cristal's Sarah is almost spot on. Polar bear shit! If only Cristal randomly threw in one of her amazing lines from "Showgirls." "You are a whore, darlin'. We all are. We take the cash, we cash the check, we show them what they want to see!" is my all-time favorite. Ugh. Now I have to watch "Sho

Sarah Palin Thinks Global Warming Is Polar Bear Sh*t
 Gina Gershon as Sarah Palin on Funny or Die has us rolling. Everyone's been so focused on the resemblence between Sarah Palin and Tina Fey, they've failed to notice how much Gina Gershon looks like Alaska's governor. And, whoa, does she. Thanks to Gershon's spot-on Palin impersonation, the video manges a few solid jabs at the VP candidate without seeming preachy or mean. And in her American flag bikini, holding that giant gun, we're reminded that if Sarah Palin "shoots you in

With her first big interview, Gov. Sarah Palin sounded like what characters in popular culture? I've got several answers for you; supply your own
So what if she tripped over that question about Bush Doctrine? Well, yes, that was the main source of discussion Friday morning about Gov. Sarah Palin's first interview since being selected as Sen. John McCain's running mate. Let's put policy aside, for the moment, to discuss trappings. Tina Fey will be perfect casting to play Palin on "Saturday Night Live" -- if executive producer Lorne Michaels can land his "30 Rock" star. (I have a feeling he will get her.) Gov. Palin explained

Chace Crawford Finds Sarah Palin ‘VERY Attractive’…Who doesn’t?
Chace Crawford likes the look of Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin. "I'm not gonna lie. Sarah Palin is quite attractive," Crawford admitted Wednesday at the Stand Up For A Cure Concert Series at Madison Square Garden in NYC on Wednesday. Who is Crawford voting for? "I can't talk politics," he said. (A source tells Usmagazine.com, "As much as Chace may find Sarah Pallin physically attractive, he does not find her attractive as a candidate. In fact, you may even see Chace campaigning for Ob

Cristal Conners As Sarah Palin
Gina Gershon aka Cristal Conners aka my silver screen idol put on a pair of sexy Lens Crafters glasses to play Sarah Palin in a new video for Funny or Die . I thought Tina Fey would make a good Palin, I was wrong! Cristal's Sarah is almost spot on. Polar bear shit! If only Cristal randomly threw...Full Article @ Dlisted Comment Share Email Post Your Comment say something interesting

This Time Obama Will Battle Tina Fey, Not Amy Poehler
'Sen. Barack Obama will make a cameo appearance on this weekend's season premiere of NBC's "Saturday Night Live," a spokesman for the show confirmed. Olympian Michael Phelps is scheduled to host the show, but Sen. Obama will appear in at least one sketch.' [TVW] Sep 12, 2008 · posted by david · Link · Respond Related Posts • 09.12.08: Rupert Murdoch Does Not Want to Die (Comments: 0) • 09.12.08: Everybody Is Happy to

'SNL' wants Fey to play Palin
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 (UPI) -- "Saturday Night Live" producer Lorne Michaels says he is in talks with Tina Fey about playing U.S. vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin on the show.