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SNL Expands Election Coverage

More live shows, 3 specials planned

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(Newser) – Saturday Night Live is expanding its satirical coverage of Election 2008, reports Zap2it. NBC will air three SNL primetime campaign specials, plus four consecutive Saturday night shows beginning in September, boosting the number of pre-election live shows to seven. The program will also feature the traditional election eve special "SNL Presidential Bash."

"Saturday Night Live always reflects what people are talking about. This is especially true during an election year," said an NBC spokesman. "We're giving the audience what they want."

Former Republican presidential candidate, Mike Huckabee appears on Saturday Night Live. SNL is expanding its election coverage this Fall.
Former Republican presidential candidate, Mike Huckabee appears on Saturday Night Live. SNL is expanding its election coverage this Fall.   (AP Photo/ Dana Edelson, NBC)
Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers with Brian Williams making a surprise cameo at the Weekend Update desk. SNL is planning expanded coverage of the election this Fall.
Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers with Brian Williams making a surprise cameo at the Weekend Update desk. SNL is planning expanded coverage of the election this Fall.   (AP Photo/NBC Photo,Dana Edelson,File)
Hillary Clinton delivers an
Hillary Clinton delivers an "editorial response" to SNL's parody of this week's Democratic debate with Amy Poehler. SNL plans expanded election coverage this Fall.   (AP Photo)
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