TV Info
Category
Reality TVGenre
Comedy, MusicStarring :
Don Pardo, Lenny Pickett, Darrell Hammond, G.E. Smith, Tim Meadows, Kevin Nealon, Horatio Sanz, Tracy Morgan, Chris Parnell, Chris Kattan, Will Ferrell, Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, Mike Myers, Molly Shannon, Bill Murray, Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock
Video: Taylor Swift Spoofing 'Twilight', Kate Gosselin and More
November 09, 2009 09:11:21Taylor Swift laid bare the issues that paparazzi keep hounding her for in the monologue she did for "Saturday Night Live". She took a jab at Kanye West who interrupted her MTV Video Music Awards acceptance speech, Joe Jonas who broke her up over the phone and the media who questions her relationship with Taylor Lautner. The country singer did it all in the best way she knows it, singing.
She began by making fun of herself, saying that when she feels excited about something, she writes a song about it. So it became "The Monologue Song (La La La)" where Swift sang "You might think I'd bring up Joe, that guy who broke up with me on the phone/ Hey, Joe, I'm doing real well, tonight I'm hosting 'SNL' "
...
Another Sneak Peek of Taylor Swift on 'SNL'
November 07, 2009 01:11:20One more sneak peek is released before audience can get fully blown by Taylor Swift's performance on "Saturday Night Live". After a clip where she opens the show with Bill Hader was released earlier this week, another one which is concentrating on her skit with Kristen Wiig is given.
In this promo, Wiig gets a little intimidated by all Swift's accomplishments and does a little showing-off of her own. It sees Wiig recurring her Penelope character and Single White Female attitude. After jumping with joy, Wiig said to Swift "Wow, you're really tall."
...
Promo Video of Taylor Swift Spoofing Kanye West on 'SNL'
November 05, 2009 09:11:06Yes, Taylor Swift will make fun of the MTV Video Music Awards infamous incident in September when Kanye West rudely interrupted her acceptance speech. A short video has been released via MTV to promote Swift's hosting duty on "Saturday Night Live" this Saturday, November 7.
Greeting the audience as the host, Swift is accompanied by the variety show's regular Bill Hader who is apparently on the phone. After Swift finishes her line, Hader says, "Whoops, Kanye West just called. He thinks Beyonce should host instead. Funny joke, right?" Swift makes no comment, only whispering to herself "Wow".
...
'Saturday Night Live' Hires January Jones as Host
October 31, 2009 11:10:45NBC has issued the press release that informs "Saturday Night Live" audience about the hosts and musical guests in the November sweeps. Apart from Taylor Swift which has been locked for November 7 hosting job, the network announces that "Mad Men" beauty January Jones is slated to take the baton from Swift in the following week.
First confirming that Swift will pull a double duty as host and musical performer, NBC reveals that Jones will be accompanied by Black Eyed Peas (BEP) on the November 14 episode. This would be the first time for Jones but the second time for the music group. Both acts are in the middle of promoting their latest works with Jones having a feature movie "Pirate Radio" coming out on November 6 and BEP supporting their June release "The E.N.D."
...
Taylor Swift and Kanye West Together on 'SNL'
October 27, 2009 09:10:42Taylor Swift may not be the only guest coming to "Saturday Night Live" on the November 7 episode, because the rapper who crossed her path last month may be too. Words are, producers of the variety show are working extra time in order to get Kanye West to make a "surprise" appearance.
Kanye infamously cut Taylor's Best Female Video acceptance speech at MTV Video Music Awards in September, saying that Beyonce Knowles has "the best video of all time". Taylor was apparently in shock that she didn't continue the speech. He has apologized to her since, but the incident is still making headlines.
...
Taylor Swift May Get Her Kanye West Revenge on 'SNL'
October 16, 2009 09:10:25Taylor Swift has no intention to make people forget that Kanye West had stolen her acceptance speech moment at MTV Video Music Awards in September. She will make a guest appearance on "Saturday Night Live" as the host of November 7 episode. The country singer herself has hinted that Kanye may be her subject of ridicule in the skit she's going to do.
"I've been thinking about skit ideas for a long time," she told the AP. "There are definitely some hilarious things that have happened to me over the past couple of months that I think will be pretty substantial skits."
...
Video: Lady GaGa's Skits on 'Saturday Night Live'
October 05, 2009 09:10:25Lady GaGa pretty much stole the limelight from Ryan Reynolds on the October 3 episode of "Saturday Night Live". Although he was the host of the night and appeared in a skit with real-life wife Scarlett Johansson, the actor made less headlines than the controversial singer who was featured in two skits, one of which she got the honor to have a cat fight and an almost kiss with Madonna.
In the first skit, Kenan Thompson introduced a monumental joint performance by Madonna and Lady GaGa. The two singers, who have been compared to each other for their unique style, briefly danced to an electro song before erupting into a war of words. GaGa said, "What's wrong Madonna, can't get into the groove?" Madonna started picking on GaGa's hair saying, "Looks like your wig needs a fix!".
...
Video: Jenny Slate Dropped the F-Word on 'Saturday Night Live'
September 28, 2009 10:09:13Megan Fox may be the icing on the cake during the season opener of "Saturday Night Live" but it was newbie Jenny Slate who stole the headlines after the Saturday, September 26 show. The comedienne who made her debut in the sketch called "Biker Chick Chat" dropped the most-forbidden four letters word on air.
Playing alongside regular Kristen Wiig, Slate was supposed to slip in words like "frickin' " and "friggin' " in every sentence she said. However, she said the real F-word on the sentence "You stood up for yourself, and I f**kin' love you for that." Slate made a face after realizing she had a slip of tongue, puffing her cheeks.
...
'SNL' Promo With Megan Fox and Andy Samberg
September 24, 2009 09:09:48Megan Fox is on the hosting duty when "Saturday Night Live" premieres its latest season, and she has taped a promo for her stint. For the promo, the 23-year-old teams up with the show's regular Andy Samberg, and can be seen, among others, taking a big bite of a sandwich and being offended by Andy's remark.
The "Transformers" beauty is expected to make fun of her battle with director Michael Bay in one of her skits. "They change the routines right up to the last minute but as of now they are working up a piece that would have Megan being her 'unbearable' best while Michael is a Hitler-like tyrant," a source told Radar Online.
...
Megan Fox to Make Fun of Michael Bay on 'SNL'
September 14, 2009 11:09:39Megan Fox's hosting duty on "Saturday Night Live" season 35 premiere is given a little light. According to Radar Online, the "Transformers" babe is going to make fun of her battle with the movie's director Michael Bay in one of the skits.
"They change the routines right up to the last minute but as of now they are working up a piece that would have Megan being her 'unbearable' best while Michael is a Hitler-like tyrant," a source told the site. Megan, for a fact, revealed about the long hours of work when doing "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" in a press release for the movie.
...
Michaela Watkins to Move On From 'Saturday Night Live'
September 05, 2009 11:09:38There was apparently a big reason in the addition of two female comediennes, Jenny Slate and Nasim Pedrad, to "Saturday Night Live" cast. The variety show is subtracting two of its female regulars, Casey Wilson and Michaela Watkins, so that Slate and Pedrad can move in.
First reported by The Comic's Comic, the dismissal is verified by Watkins herself who wrote an email to the site. "I will say to you now, though, that I had a GREAT time there. Met some of the most truly talented and fantastic people, had the most exciting job and I honestly can say I don't have any regrets I can think of right now. Although it seems kinda crazy right now, this may shake out to make sense to everyone," she wrote.
...
'Saturday Night Live' Adds the Femme Fatale
September 03, 2009 02:09:56Two fresh bloods, Jenny Slate and Nasim Pedrad, are injected into "Saturday Night Live" which will begin the 35th season on September 26. Both graduated from Upright Citizen Brigade, the same platform that Amy Poehler, Abby Elliott, Casey Wilson used early in their careers.
NBC has not yet given a nod to the story brought up by The Comic's Comic but "SNL" vet Bill Hader talked to MTV News and confirmed it. "Yeah, we have two new castmembers," Hader said. "It's gonna be cool." Subsequently, this year's show will have the biggest entourage ever in its recent history.
...
Megan Fox Gets Hosting Job on 'Saturday Night Live'
August 22, 2009 09:08:43Megan Fox's latest movie, "Jennifer's Body" will hit U.S. theaters on September 18 and she will follow it up with a TV appearance on September 26 as the host of "Saturday Night Live". The "Transformers" vixen will help the variety show kicking off its 35th season.
"Megan is psyched to have gotten this opportunity," an insider tells Life & Style. "She has a lot of surprises in store for the audience. This is the perfect opportunity for her to show off her comedic skills, as she's launching her new movie Jennifer's Body." Accompanied by Andy Samberg, Megan reportedly will do a digital short from the NYC studio.
...
Confirmed, Amy Poehler Guest Stars on 'Saturday Night Live'
July 31, 2009 02:07:03Amy Poehler is giving a favor to the show that catapulted her to stardom. The Emmy nominee is going to guest star in two episodes of "Saturday Night Live" the Weekend Update segment on Thursday, September 17 and 24. Poehler therefore will reunite with her "SNL" partner Seth Meyers who is still behind the anchor desk after she left the end of last year.
This move is also intended to be a good lead-in to promote Poehler's NBC show "Parks and Recreation". The half-hour comedy has been renewed for a second season and will premiere on September 17 at 8.30/7.30c. In the show, she is starring as Leslie Knope, a mid-level bureaucrat working in Pawnee, Indiana's Parks and Recreation Department.
...
Video: Justin Timberlake as 'Motherlover' in 'Saturday Night Live'
May 11, 2009 04:05:03Third time's a charm, Justin Timberlake brings back the laugh to "Saturday Night Live" on Saturday, May 9. Beside mocking his own music and relationship with Britney Spears, he did a music video called "Motherlover" with the show's regular Andy Samberg.
In the music video which is in line with Mother's Day, Justin stars as a twisted son who is in love with Andy's mom and vice versa. Susan Sarandon guest stars as Andy's mom while Patricia Clarkson poses as Justin's mom.
...
'Saturday Night Live' Promo Video for Zac Efron Hosting Gig
April 10, 2009 09:04:34A preview to Zac Efron's first hosting gig at "Saturday Night Live" has been released for viewing pleasure. Presented by NBC, the sneak peek video gives out a taste of what the "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" heartthrob will offer on the April 11 episode of the sketch comedy series.
The promo video contains five ticklish takes of Efron enjoying some light dinner conversation with two of the sketch comedy series regulars, Fred Armisen and Kenan Thompson. In it, Efron reveals that he will host "Saturday Night Live" alongside musical guest Yeah Yeah Yeahs, while the two funny men joke about his upcoming film "17 Again" and his musical star status.
...
No Robert Pattinson in 'Saturday Night Live' Yet
April 06, 2009 10:04:24The hope of Robert Pattinson's fans to have him hosting "Saturday Night Live" this season, meets a dead end. It was reported over the weekend that more than 5,000 fans of the "Twilight" star signed an online petition in a bid to see their idol gracing the sketch show on NBC.
OK! Magazine reported that Executive Producer Lorne Michaels has lined up the hosts of this season and thus has no room left for Pattinson. "We're all locked in with hosts for this year," he said. "Not this season." When asked whether they would eventually invite the heartthrob, Michaels said, "Yeah, yeah, of course. You never know."
...
Video: Jonas Brothers' Valentine's Skits on 'Saturday Night Live'
February 16, 2009 09:02:23Jonas Brothers made fun of themselves during the Saturday, February 14 skit of "Saturday Night Live". The band appeared on the show as part of the Valentine's Day celebration, accompanied in one of the two sketches by star of "30 Rock", Alec Baldwin.
Baldwin who was there also as a host, posed as the fourth and oldest "by two years" brother of the Jonases who holds the saxophone. Baldwin aka Gary Jonas proposed the band to change the name to Donut Brothers but it ended with Gary being voted out of the band.
...
Abby Elliott and Michaela Watkins Land 'Saturday Night Live' Spots
November 14, 2008 10:11:34After the departure of Amy Poehler from "Saturday Night Live", two newcomers are reported to land roles on the NBC's comedy variety show. It has been informed by Associated Press that Abby Elliott and Michaela Watkins have been recruited to join in the show.
The publication details that Abby Elliott is the daughter of Chris Elliott, a regular cast on the show during the 1994-95 season, and the granddaughter of Bob Elliott, a veteran comic. Trained in Los Angeles-based Groundlings theater, she has come aboard "Saturday Night Live" via Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, the improv/sketch group co-founded by Poehler.
...
John McCain Made Jokes on 'Saturday Night Live', Barack Obama's Response
November 03, 2008 09:11:50John McCain has had his share of laugh on "Saturday Night Live" but his appearance on the show couldn't beat the now famous appearance of his running mate, Sarah Palin, in terms of ratings. The Republican presidential candidate made a sketch slot on Saturday, November 1, making fun of his reputation in politic and the shortage of financial supply for his campaign. The episode was the 2nd best ratings for the show in 11 years, the first being that of Palin's.
"I'm a true maverick - a Republican without money," McCain joked, appearing side by side to comedienne Tina Fey who stood in as Palin. And so Fey provided the hook, saying "These campaigns sure are expensive," while touching the lapel of her jacket. It makes fun of the huge cost it takes to fund Palin's wardrobe.
...
John McCain Confirmed for 'Saturday Night Live' Stint
November 01, 2008 10:11:59Sarah Palin has earned her slot and it's time for John McCain to invade "Saturday Night Live". Three days before the election, the Republican candidate will do a last minute measure to stack up some votes with an appearance on the sketch show that popularized his running mate, Palin through an impersonation by comedian Tina Fey.
McCain's campaign team confirmed that he will make a guest appearance on the show tonight, November 1 although no other details have been shared. The episode will be hosted by Ben Affleck and present David Cook as musical guest.
...
Britney Spears Expected to Appear on 'Saturday Night Live'
October 30, 2008 01:10:45With her new album coming out on December 2, Britney Spears has been the subject of media speculation as "Saturday Night Live" guest. Words are circulating that she will host the sketch show on November 22 and RightCelebrity.com has labeled it as "official".
The rumors on her appearing on the show surfaced earlier this week through Celebuzz, claiming that she will promote the album there in November. However, a rep of NBC soon released a statement to the publication, denying that Spears will either host or perform. Britney's camp, meanwhile, remains quiet about this.
...
Will Ferrell as Bush and Tina Fey as Palin on 'SNL', the Video
October 25, 2008 11:10:40Striking while the iron is hot, "Saturday Night Live" executive producer Lorne Michaels tapped Will Ferrell to return to the sketch show as current U.S. President George W. Bush. Ferrell did the parody on the show's "Weekend Update" on Thursday, October 23 night, appearing alongside Tina Fey's now-famous impersonation of Sarah Palin.
Among the things that Ferrell's Bush discussed in the skit was the election of between John McCain and Barack Obama. He commented that the presidential candidates are "heavily patriotized" and "display much characterization" and then he offered McCain and Palin, a "prime time, heavily publicized network endorsement from George W. Bush".
...
Barack Obama Expected to Appear on 'Saturday Night Live'
October 23, 2008 11:10:30Sarah Palin has got her share of spotlight on "Saturday Night Live" and probably accumulates some potential voters for herself and it's time for opponent Barack Obama to raise his ballot. Rumors are circulating that the Democratic candidate will appear on the sketch show on November 1, three days before the election day.
This speculation erupts since "SNL" executive producer Lorne Michaels said that he expected all four presidential candidates to appear on the show in a bid to win the favor from people of America. Furthermore, regular actor Seth Meyers who appeared in a skit with Palin earlier this month, mentioned "...yeah, but just wait til you see what we have cooked up for Obama's appearance right before the election."
...
Videos of Real Sarah Palin on 'Saturday Night Live' and 'Weekend Update'
October 20, 2008 09:10:12Tina Fey may have raised the rating for "Saturday Night Live" with her impersonation of Sarah Palin in recent weeks, but the real senator scored the best rating in 14 years. After a confirmation over the weekend, Palin as herself appeared on the sketch show, joined by Fey, Alec Baldwin and Mark Wahlberg.
The skit, first introduced by the so called representative of Palin, requested the journalists who attended the 'press conference' to be "seriously cool". Fey then came in as Palin, answering some questions from the press such as her view on John McCain's final debate with opponent Barack Obama. Fey said of Obama, "His words are smooth when he's talking, he's like an angel whispering in your ear. He makes John McCain sound like a garbage truck unloading trash at a landfill."
...
Sarah Palin's 'SNL' Appearance Confirmed
October 18, 2008 09:10:26It has been confirmed that Sarah Palin will make an appearance on "Saturday Night Live" following Tina Fey's three times parodies of her in the same show. Jill Hazelbaker, a spokeswoman from the campaign team of John McCain confirmed on Friday, October 17 that Palin will appear on the October 18 episode.
Later that day after the confirmation, Palin said on an interview with nationally syndicated radio host Neal Boortz, "I just want to be there to show Americans that we will rise above the political shots that we take," when asked on the idea of her playing Fey. No other details have been shared out whether Palin will appear as herself or impersonate Fey.
...
Tina Fey and Presidential Candidates 'Likely' to Come by 'SNL'
October 15, 2008 04:10:21Tina Fey and the running presidential candidates are "likely" to come for "Saturday Night Live", Chicago Tribune reports. The show's executive producer, Lorne Michaels, hinted that although nothing is confirmed yet, "sooner or later, everyone will come through."
Looking backward when Bush and Al Gore came by the show in 2000, Michaels is confident that president nominees Barack Obama and John McCain as well as their running mates, Joseph Biden and Sarah Palin will come by although he is not sure of the date. "We're always talking to everyone," he added.
...
Again, Real Sarah Palin Expected to Appear on 'Saturday Night Live'
October 14, 2008 10:10:39It has been reported that Republican Vice Presidential candidate, Sarah Palin, will emerge on "Saturday Night Live", on October 25 episode and she will have a rehearsal day on October 24. The New York Post reported, "She - eyeglasses, haircomb, designer jacket and trunkful of gosh-darns, golly-gees and gol-dangs - will be on 'SNL' Saturday night, Oct. 25."
Cindy Adams of the New York Post broke the news, "She has already OK'd it. She's booked. It's confirmed. Done deal," adding that "sketches are being sketched as we speak." Further, it is reportedly Palin's own decision to appear on this weekly American sketch comedy variety show.
...
Tina Fey as Sarah Palin Again on SNL's VP Debate
October 06, 2008 10:10:19Third time's a charm, Tina Fey has returned as Sarah Palin again on "Saturday Night Live" October 4 episode that sent the show's rating sky-rocketing. The comedienne spoofed Palin's Vice President Debate with her Democratic rival Joe Bidden last week at Washington University in St. Louis, Letterman.
Playing Bidden was "SNL" cast member Jason Sudekis while serving the moderator seat as Gwen Ifill was Queen Latifah. As Ifill, Latifah read out some rules of the debate including when she said, "Due to the historically low expectations for Gov. Palin, were she simply to do an adequate job tonight, at no point cry, faint, run out of the building or vomit, you should consider the debate a tie."
...
Tina Fey as Sarah Palin Again on 'Saturday Night Live', the Video
September 29, 2008 11:09:22Striking while the iron is hot, Tina Fey has reprised her role as Sarah Palin in the September 27 episode of "Saturday Night Live". Wearing the similar pink suit that Palin wore while giving an interview to CBS' Katie Couric, earlier that week, Fey sat across pregnant actress Amy Poehler who was there to impersonate Couric.
As the Republican vice presidential candidate, Fey was taking on the lack of Palin's knowledge on foreign affairs. When asked by 'Couric' how she would help to facilitate the democracy abroad, 'Palin' answered "Katie, I'd like to use one of my lifelines. ... I want to phone a friend." When 'Couric' told her that it was not how the interview works, Fey quoted Palin's frequent lines in an interview, saying, "Well, in that case, I'm just gonna have to get back to ya."
...
Sarah Palin Expected to Appear on 'Saturday Night Live'
September 25, 2008 02:09:13There is a possibility that Republican Vice-President candidate Sarah Palin will make an appearance on "Saturday Night Live". OK! magazine quoted some sources as saying that Palin will get a chance on a revenge to comedian Tina Fey.
The long-running sketch comedy show opened its 34th season on September 13 with a performance by Fey and Amy Poehler, the former who parodied the senator and the latter who spoofed Hilary Clinton. The presidential hopeful is now said to be in consideration to have a surprise pop-in, but no clue yet on when her episode will be aired. Her security reportedly has on Wednesday, September 24 done a "thorough walk-through of the Rockefeller Center studio" where the shooting will take place.
...
Tina Fey Parodying Sarah Palin on SNL, the Video
September 15, 2008 10:09:52Tina Fey twisted her hair to a formal bun and wore a different kind of glasses to resemble Vice President candidate, Sarah Palin. The comedienne returned to the new season of "Saturday Night Live" on Saturday, September 13, parodying the Republican representative alongside her "Baby Mama" co-star Amy Poehler who portrayed Hillary Clinton.
The skit was labeled as a "non-partisan message" that discussed on the issues of sexism in the hype of the presidential election. Poehler as Clinton said, "I believe that diplomacy should be the cornerstone of any foreign policy." Fey then added, "I can see Russia from my home" as a satire to Palin's lack of knowledge in international affairs.
...
