Read more Seth Meyers stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/24114/seth-meyers.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 7:22:36 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/57961/weekend-update-goes-primetime.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFans 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, though...http://www.newser.com/story/57961/weekend-update-goes-primetime.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 04 May 2009 6:57:31 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/44675/poehlers-snl-return-only-a-cameo.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagAmy 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...http://www.newser.com/story/44675/poehlers-snl-return-only-a-cameo.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 08 Dec 2008 8:36:40 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/40545/snl-expects-obama-nov-1.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSaturday 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 what we...http://www.newser.com/story/40545/snl-expects-obama-nov-1.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 21 Oct 2008 16:25:25 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/40300/drenched-in-watercooler-moments-snl-is-hot-again.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe 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. “It’s...http://www.newser.com/story/40300/drenched-in-watercooler-moments-snl-is-hot-again.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 18 Oct 2008 17:00:16 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/39513/clock-ticking-on-real-palins-snl-debut.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSarah 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 love to have McCain and Obama on...http://www.newser.com/story/39513/clock-ticking-on-real-palins-snl-debut.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 09 Oct 2008 9:33:14 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/37998/franken-hatched-mac-mocking-snl-skit.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFormer 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 on...http://www.newser.com/story/37998/franken-hatched-mac-mocking-snl-skit.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSun, 21 Sep 2008 6:48:58 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/32920/snl-expands-election-coverage.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSaturday 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...http://www.newser.com/story/32920/snl-expands-election-coverage.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 21 Jul 2008 8:42:21 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/21486/snl-staffers-not-laughing-at-hillary-bias-claims.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tag“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 Obama was credited by some pundits...http://www.newser.com/story/21486/snl-staffers-not-laughing-at-hillary-bias-claims.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 13 Mar 2008 13:09:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/19938/huck-funny-where-it-counts-on-snl.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagOk, 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 fall...http://www.newser.com/story/19938/huck-funny-where-it-counts-on-snl.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 25 Feb 2008 3:19:39 CST