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NEWS ABOUT: Seth Meyers

Seth Meyers stories: 9 news summaries

(Newser) - Fans of Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update” segment won't have to wait for the weekend to get their update, as NBC plans to air up to 13 primetime, half-hour episodes on Thursday nights next season, the New York Times reports. Seth Meyers will reprise his usual hosting gig,... More »

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Saturday Night Live • entertainment • NBC • Tina Fey • Seth Meyers • Amy Poehler • Weekend Update • Weekend Update Thursday • prime time

 Poehler's 
 SNL Return 
 Only a Cameo 

Reprised role just a cameo for new mom

Dec 8, 08 8:36 AM CST
(Newser) - Amy Poehler made a surprise return to Saturday Night Live as Hillary Clinton, reports TV Guide, but the appearance was only a cameo. With Darrell Hammond at her side as husband Bill, Poehler lampooned Clinton's appointment as secretary of state in an opening sketch. The comedienne gave birth 6 weeks... More »

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Saturday Night Live • Hillary Clinton • NBC • Bill Clinton • The Office • Seth Meyers • Amy Poehler • Darrell Hammond • Mike Schur

 SNL Expects Obama Nov. 1 

Meyers spills the beans to Palin at afterparty, aide tells blogger

Oct 21, 08 4:25 PM CDT
(Newser) - Saturday Night Live has lined up Barack Obama for Nov. 1—the weekend before the election, blogger Martin Eisenstadt says he’s hearing from an aide to Sarah Palin. In boozy glee over the successful Palin appearance Saturday, SNL political writer Seth Meyers blurted, “just wait til you see... More »

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Saturday Night Live • Barack Obama • Election 2008 • political donations • Lorne Michaels • Seth Meyers • Sarah Palin • Hurricane Ike

Drenched in Watercooler Moments, SNL Is Hot Again

Late-night is the standout hit of the fall season

Oct 18, 08 5:00 PM CDT
(Newser) - The fall TV ratings are in, and while Heroes needs saving and House is collapsing, Saturday Night Live has emerged as the biggest hit of the season, Maureen Ryan writes in the Chicago Tribune. Unlike other shows, SNL’s live ratings have jumped nearly 50% in its 34th season. “... More »

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Saturday Night Live • television • NBC • politics • Tina Fey • Lorne Michaels • Seth Meyers • Amy Poehler • Sarah Palin

 Clock Ticking 
 on Real Palin's 
 SNL Debut 

Head writer: She's welcome ... until Election Day

Oct 9, 08 9:33 AM CDT
(Newser) - Sarah Palin won’t be on tonight’s Saturday Night Live prime-time special, but head writer Seth Meyers tells Newsday the door's still open. “There's nothing specific yet, but our window of opportunity is before the election," Meyers says. “We'd love to have her.  We'd... More »

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Saturday Night Live • New York City • Election 2008 • Seth Meyers • Sarah Palin • cameo

 Franken 
 Hatched 
 Mac-Mocking 
 SNL Skit 

Candidate-comedian's role triggers ethics, political controversy

Sep 21, 08 6:48 AM CDT
(Newser) - Former Saturday Night Live scribe and current Minnesota Democratic Senate hopeful Al Franken hatched the idea for last night’s sketch mocking John McCain—raising tough political questions for the program and NBC, Politico reports. Critics raised concerns about the propriety of a politician playing a role in an attack... More »

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Saturday Night Live • John McCain • comedy • Al Franken • Lorne Michaels • Seth Meyers

 SNL Expands Election Coverage

More live shows, 3 specials planned

Jul 21, 08 8:42 AM CDT
(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 "... More »

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Saturday Night Live • presidential campaign • Seth Meyers • Amy Poehler • Weekend Update Thursday • SNL Presidential Bash

'SNL' Staffers Not Laughing
at Hillary Bias Claims

Show tries to be equally unfair to all candidates

Mar 13, 08 1:09 PM CDT
(Newser) - “Saturday Night Live” staffers are getting serious over accusations of a pro-Clinton bias, with producer Lorne Michaels telling the Los Angeles Times any perception of bias is a "major concern" and assuring “there’s no agenda.” The show’s send-up of a media crush on Barack... More »

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Saturday Night Live • Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Tina Fey • Democratic nomination • Lorne Michaels • Seth Meyers • Amy Poehler • media bias • Weekend Update • media frenzy

Huck Funny Where
It Counts on SNL

Quips he's 'more of a miracle guy' than a math guy

Feb 25, 08 3:19 AM CST
(Newser) - Ok, so he's not a math guy, but GOP presidential contender Mike Huckabee proved on Saturday Night Live that he can take a ribbing as well as anyone. “Weekend Update” host Seth Meyers pointed out to Huck that even if he wins every remaining delegate, the candidate would still... More »

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Saturday Night Live • Mike Huckabee • comedy • superdelegates • Election 2008 • Seth Meyers

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