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Chloe Fineman picks the best Saturday Night Live impression of all time
3+ hour, 10+ min ago (425+ words) For nearly 50 years, celebrity impressions have been one of the defining building blocks of Saturday Night Live. Cast members have made careers out of parodying stars, and some of SNL's greatest sketches come from iconic impersonations. So how could someone…...
Jorma Taccone calls out Saturday Night Live host who made things 'uncomfortable"
2+ week, 3+ day ago (503+ words) As a writer and producer during one of Saturday Night Live's most creative eras, Jorma Taccone regularly found himself navigating celebrity hosts bringing their own personalities into Studio 8 H. One host in particular made a lasting impression on the Lonely Island…...
Bill Maher wants the ultra-rich to step up and fix the economy
2+ week, 5+ day ago (236+ words) Bill Maher used his latest "New Rule" segment on Real Time with Bill Maher to tackle a topic he admits still leaves him confused: the American economy. The late-night host tried to understand how no amount of taxes seems to…...
David Letterman doesn't sound thrilled about Stephen Colbert's replacement
1+ mon, 8+ hour ago (309+ words) The future of late-night television continues to shift, and few people understand that better than David Letterman. The former face of CBS's Late Show is weighing in after the network's decision regarding how it plans to move on from The…...
Kansas shares shocked reaction to Saturday Night Live sketch
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (571+ words) Over the weekend, the classic rock song "Carry On My Wayward Son" by Kansas got some new life thanks to Saturday Night Live. Now, the band behind the song is sharing some thoughts and their reaction to the viral sketch....
Saturday Night Live UK ratings drop in second week, but no cause for alarm
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (365+ words) Two episodes into its debut season, Saturday Night Live UK has seen a slight drop in ratings. But it's an expected development following a heavily promoted premiere, and fans are still showing up for the show in other ways. According…...
6 Saturday Night Live controversies that won't be an issue on the UK version
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (440+ words) With the launch of Saturday Night Live UK, audiences are keying in on differences between the international edition and its American inspiration. One major difference from its American counterpart has already become clear: profanity isn't nearly as big a deal…...
Chris Parnell names his least favorite SNL host (and why Lorne Michaels got it wrong)
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (404+ words) Former Saturday Night Live cast member Chris Parnell is offering an honest look back at his time on the show. According to the SNL alum, one host in particular didn't quite fit the mold despite making a strong impression on…...
Vince Vaughn knows when late-night TV "stopped being funny
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (479+ words) Vince Vaughn isn't holding back when it comes to his thoughts on modern late-night television. The actor laid out a very specific argument about when he says the shows "stopped being funny." During a recent appearance on This Past Weekend…...
Saturday Night Live UK's first host is a perfect choice (and a little surprising)
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (388+ words) When a new version of Saturday Night Live launches in another country, the stakes are enormous. The show has to introduce a brand-new cast, establish its comedic voice, and prove it can live up to one of television's most iconic…...