Poehler Plans Early SNL Exit

Actress will move on to her own show after maternity leave
By Laurel Jorgensen,  Newser Staff
Posted Sep 16, 2008 9:08 PM CDT
Poehler Plans Early SNL Exit
Comedians Will Arnett and Amy Poehler arrive at the 2008 gala for The Fresh Air Fund, benefiting summer vacations for inner city kids in New York.    (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)

Amy Poehler will make her exit from Saturday Night Live earlier than planned, E! News reports. The Emmy-nominated actress, who is expecting her first child with husband Will Arnett, won’t return to the show after her maternity leave, which starts in a few weeks. Instead she’ll start work on her new, untitled show from the producers of The Office. Poehler, 37, joined SNL in 2001 and quickly became a favorite.
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