Tag Archives: Tina Fey

Palin Preps for “SNL”

T-minus 15 hours… The countdown is on to the moment millions of “Saturday Night Live” fans have been anticipating since the first time Tina Fey nailed her impersonation of Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. Forget Barack Obama vs. John McCain. Tonight Palin takes on Fey. It’s on. Alaska’s governor will make her “Saturday Night Live” debut alongside scheduled host Josh Brolin, who just happens to star in the new movie “W.,” about President Bush. While “SNL” producers are staying tight-lipped about exactly how they plan to make the most of the Palin/Fey face-off one thing is for sure, it … Continue reading →

“Saturday Night Live” Season Premiere: Fey Swims Phelps Sinks

It was all down hill after the first 5 minutes… at least that’s what the critics are saying today after the much hyped season premiere of “Saturday Night Live” aired on NBC. It was sink or swim for first time host Michael Phelps and by the looks of the reviews the gold medal winning part man part fish sank like a rock. Despite Phelps’ desperate doggie paddle to the finish, the late night show soared in the ratings. According to Nielsen Media Research, “SNL’s” 34th-season premiere logged a 7.4 rating (which roughly translates to 6 million viewers) to score the … Continue reading →

The Power of Guest Stars

Forget about Michael Phelps sinking or swimming during his stint as host of this week’s “Saturday Night Live,” I’m more interested in the rumor that “SNL” alum Tina Fey may be returning to the popular comedy sketch show to play Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin. I have been a fan of Fey’s since she made her debut on “SNL” (she left to head up NBC’s “30 Rock”) and would be thrilled to see her back on late-night TV. “SNL” head honcho Lorne Michaels wouldn’t confirm Fey’s temporary return; rather all he would tell reporters is that whoever plays John … Continue reading →

“Saturday Night Live” Loses Another Star

What is your favorite part of “Saturday Night Live?” I have always been partial to “Weekend Update.” (Long before I became a broadcast journalist myself.) In college (when Dennis Miller filled the “Weekend Update” anchor chair) my roommates and I would watch the show religiously and often imitated Miller’s famous signature sign-off: “That’s the news and I am outta here.” In 1991, Kevin Nealon replaced Miller. (Remember: “I’m Kevin Nealon, and that’s news to me.”) As the years passed “Saturday Night Live” became less and less a part of my Saturday night routine. In that time I missed Norm MacDonald … Continue reading →