Kanye Responsible for Funniest SNL Moment in Weeks
Several notable things happened on this weekend's Hugh Laurie–hosted episode of Saturday Night Live, including Fred Armisen's David Patterson impression, Amy Poehler's near-tears "Weekend Update" farewell, and some weird sketch with singing lamps — but all were completely overshadowed by blogger-musician Kanye West's two hilarious, ear-bending musical performances. Standing in front of a huge plasma screen that made him look like Coldplay's iTunes commercial, he dispensed with the Au

"Saturday Night Live" scores with swipe at Madonna and spoofs of James Bond, Arianna Huffington, Bill Clinton, automakers and "Dateline"
There is life after Sarah Palin and Tina Fey. "Saturday Night Live" is carrying on just fine after the election. This weekend's show was the most consistent since the season's start. Current events keep supplying choice material for satire. The show opened with a devastating spoof of Big Three automakers seeking help on Capitol Hill. The execs were unworried that C-SPAN was showing the hearing because no one watches that channel. (Fred Armisen was just wonderful as Rep. Barney Frank.) "Wee

SHERRI SHEPHERD SEARCHING FOR 'SNL'S' BLACKNESS: Actress says there aren't even enough black cast members for a 'View' sketch.
       *Maya Rudolph's return guest spot and Kenan Thompson's role in a digital short were the lone African American appearances on "Saturday Night Live" over the weekend – other than musical guest Kanye West.         New York's African American governor David Patterson was played by Fred Armisen, a cast member of Venezuelan, German and Japanese heritage who also plays President-elect Barack Obama.    &nbs

Governor Paterson (Rightfully) Hates Saturday Night Live
We guess after the year that Saturday Night Live had, it couldn't just go quietly into 2009 without some form of controversy. During this past weekend's final episode of the year, hosted gamely by Hugh Laurie and featuring a disastrous performance by Kanye West, one of the skits took dead aim at New York Governor David Paterson, and the governor is not happy. As the New York Post so sensitively put it: "Paterson in a Blind Rage Over SNL Skit". Honestly, we can't say we're very surpris

SNL's Weekend Update asks: \"Really?! Gov. Blagojevich [video]
Amy Poehler and Seth Meyer did their last edition of "Really?!" targeting Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich on "Saturday Night Live's" Weekend Update. Blagojevich was, of course, arrested for trying to sell Barack Obama's Senate seat to the highest bidder in Illinois. In case you didn't know, Saturday was officially Amy's show on SNL as she'll move on to other endeavors at NBC. Poehler originally co-hosted weekend update with Tina Fey and kept the role when Meyer replaced Fey. The "Really?!" segment w

SNL BLAGOJEVICH, DAVID PATTERSON, KANYE WEST, AMY POEHLER GOODBYE FAREWELL VIDEO
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'Saturday Night Live' Adds Two Female Cast Members
"Saturday Night Live" is adding two female cast members, an NBC source confirmed to Access Hollywood. The new members are comediennes Michaela Watkins (pictured) ("The New Adventures of Old Christine") and Abby Elliott ("King of the Hill"). New York Magazine's Vulture blog was the first to report the news on Wednesday, based on a Twitter post from media blogger Rachel Sklar. Abby, the daughter of Chris Elliott, is the first child of a former cast member to be hired in the show's 34-season history.

SNL: Weekend Update on Gov. Blagojevich (Video)
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New SNL players - Let’s here it for the chicks
Ok, since Amy Poehler has left Saturday Night Lived to raise the new Jesus of comedy, that is the offspring of she and husband Will Arnett, we’re wondering who the newbies Will be. That question Will be answered this weekend when improv troupe The Groundlings offers up some of it’s mainstays on this week’s SNL - Groundlings Abby Elliott and Michaela Watkins. Neither are well know in by mainstream audiences but Elliott is the recipient of an SNL familial legacy, being the daughter of former

Reminders [Heads Up]
Don't forget: it's Saturday, which means that it's time, once again, for our Saturday Night Live thread. This week, House star Hugh Laurie hosts the holiday themed episode, with Kanye West as the musical guest.For those of you who need a warm up for tonight's show, here's a clip of Hugh with cast member Fred Armisen:

SNL: Blinded by the light?
Spoilers for the Hugh Laurie/Amy Poehler "Saturday Night Live" extravaganza coming up just as soon as I put the finishing touches on my Chanukah letter... It's funny what happens when you don't get around to watching "SNL" for about a day. Had I watched the thing live, or even Sunday morning, I would have reviewed the episode as a whole: how disappointing it was given the brilliance of Hugh Laurie's first appearance(*), how the Digital Short was the worst ever (yes, even worse than Dai

"Governor Paterson" on SNL's Weekend Update
If Fred Armisen plays any black politician, please let it be NY Governor David Paterson! His impression of our "accidental" governor debuted on Weekend Update last night and it absolutely killed. For reference, we've placed a photograph of Paterson above—compare it to the SNL bit below:Paterson-on-SNL was ostensibly discussing who will take over Hillary Clinton's Senate seat, but these points were covered or implied:He's an accidental governor, thanks to his predecessor's fling with a prostitute.He's fu

SNL Bids Amy Poehler Goodbye, Ridicules Blind Important People
Saturday evening's episode of SNL was a big one for two reasons. Firstly, the wonderful and beloved Amy Poehler announced that it was officially her last show. She's off to take care of baby Archie and then launch her own show for NBC. Secondly, Fred Armisen's impression of blind New York governor David Paterson caused some controversy. Check out the clip of Armisen wrecking her goodbye. It's funny, but don't let the NY governor's office know you think that.

Hollywood: Fresh Blood On SNL
Two new women Will be making their debut on Saturday Night Live this weekend. Michaela Watkins and Abby Elliott have been added to their cast of super funny comedians as replacements for Amy Pohler and Tiny Fey. According to Hollywood.com: Elliott is the daughter of onetime Letterman sidekick Chris Elliott and granddaughter of veteran comic Bob Elliott (of Bob and Ray fame), so you can say she has it in her blood. She recently played at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater — the improv group co-foun

Ayers & Wright Sing ‘White Devils Be Crazy’ in SNL’s Obama ‘Variety Half-Hour’
With Tina Fey off this week from Sarah Palin duty and Amy Poehler in the maternity ward, Saturday Night Live was left to spoof the Obamas and Sen. Joe Biden. In the opening sketch, Jason Sudeikis played Biden and Darrell Hammond was Rep. John Murtha in a C-SPAN presentation of “Sen. Biden and Rep. Murtha Say Crazy Things In Johnston, PA.” Half an hour later in the show came a message from Barack and Michelle Obama, with guest Maya Rudolph as Michelle pitching the “Barack Obama Variety Ha

Hugh Laurie Kanye West SNL Dec 13: Laurie West SNL video
Hugh Laurie will host Saturday Night Live on December 13. Laurie’s musical guest will be Kanye West.

Saturday Night Live To Lose Another Talented Lady [Snl]
As one of her most indelible characters, little Kaitlin, might say: "Riiiick. I don't wanna do Saturday Night Live anymore." Actress (and BC alum!) Amy Poehler is leaving the flailing sketch show for good after the election season. Kristen Wiig (who will arguably become the show's star) and Casey Wilson now stand alone as the only women on the show. Though Wilson hasn't done much so far. Can we bring back Maya Rudolph already? Or, at least, give this Wilson girl something to do so we can figure out wh

Saturday Night Live Episode Recap: "John Hamm Hosts, Coldplay Performs"
Congrats to Amy Poehler who had her baby earlier on Saturday! While there wasn't an appearance by Tina Fey or Sarah Palin or Obama, we still had many a fun surprise this week. As previously reported, Maya Rudolph played Michelle Obama, and two Mad Men favorites appeared in a sketch as well. I have to admit, I thought this week was going to be a mess, but Jon Hamm really delivered! Now on to the show...Cold OpeningOne more SNL until the election and they open with this? Jason Sudeikis reprises his role as Jo

Abby Elliott, Michaela Watkins join 'SNL' | RedEye | Show Patrol
"Saturday Night Live," feeling the loss of Tina Fey and now Amy Poehler, has added two women to its roster-Abby Elliott and Michaela Watkins.7 Vote(s)

Saturday Night Live: Tim McGraw's Receding Hairline, Plus Videos!
Tim McGraw, sir, you are going bald.  It's OK.  No one will judge you.  You're famous already, you have a hot wife and you have a loyal fan base.  The skull cap is unnecessary.  Embrace it, Tim.  Be one with your hairline. Everything will be OK.  Stop fighting the inevitable. Now that I have that off my chest (and this had been festering since Saturday night), we can move on to the Saturday Night Live festivities of this past weekend.  The aforementioned country st

House “Not Cancer” Preview Photos and New Desktop Background Available
So I’ve been bad for not doing a review of the episode - I guess my opinion is that if I can’t get the review up by the next morning, there’s no point in doing it. The review for next week’s episode, “Not Cancer”, however, WILL be done that night or on Wednesday morning - guaranteed! I guess having House move to a new time slot has messed all of us up a bit. So what’s up next week for House? Check it out! When several people die suddenly and without warning fiv