Al Franken's former writing partner, Tom Davis, has written a connect-the-tokes history of the drugs, silliness and genius of "SNL's" early years.
By Stephanie Zacharek Mar 19, 2009
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The comedy show goes after the president for having failed to deliver on some of his promises
By Alex Koppelman
October 5, 2009
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How does an "SNL" sketch make two provocative pop stars seem so boring?
By Sady Doyle
October 5, 2009
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And also killing people. The Pinochet-era ultra-dark comedy "Tony Manero" is the feel-bad movie of the year
By Andrew O'Hehir
July 3, 2009
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By Chris Albrecht
February 1, 2009
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The sketch show hires a pair of female cast members ... and fires two others
By Judy Berman
September 8, 2009
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Justin Timberlake and Andy Samberg dedicate this "Saturday Night Live" viral video to all the mothers out there.
By Sarah Hepola
May 11, 2009
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Professional funny women weigh in on the world's most anatomically incorrect children's toy.
By Rebecca Traister
March 16, 2009
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By Liz Shannon Miller
January 12, 2009
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A Vanity Fair profile talks about the comedian's chin scar, loss of virginity -- and how an awkward puritan became TV's most hilarious bombshell.
By Sarah Hepola
December 2, 2008
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The unsung hero of "Saturday Night Live" sets our inner geek aflame.
November 20, 2008
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For the past eight years, Jon Stewart, Tina Fey and other comedians have had us laughing through our tears. If Obama wins, will the laughter die?
By Thomas Schaller
November 4, 2008
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John McCain, along with "Sarah Palin," has a little fun at his own expense -- and especially at Palin's.
By Alex Koppelman
November 2, 2008
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What really happened backstage on "SNL."
By Katharine Mieszkowski
October 29, 2008
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Broadsheet writers discuss "SNL" comedian Maya Rudolph's return to the show as Michelle Obama.
By Sarah Hepola
October 26, 2008
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Will Ferrell, returning to "Saturday Night Live" to play George W. Bush, tries to help us decide whom to vote for -- "the hot lady or the Tiger Woods guy."
By Alex Koppelman
October 24, 2008
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Betcha Saturday Night Live will mock the veep debate tonight.
October 4, 2008
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The hilarious feminist comedian to exit "Saturday Night Live." Broadsheet to mourn.
By Rebecca Traister
September 16, 2008
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The late-night show skewers the presidential candidate. Et tu, Amy Poehler?
By Sarah Hepola
May 12, 2008
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"Baby Mama's" Amy Poehler has upended the old stereotypes about women and comedy -- and added a few fart jokes.
By Rebecca Traister
April 25, 2008
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Rebecca Traister disputes Maureen Dowd's claim that Hillary Clinton's supporters aren't having a good time.
March 6, 2008
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The presidential candidate's appearance was neither embarrassing nor inspired.
By Sarah Hepola
March 3, 2008
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Men pretend to be women to rob a bank. A woman gets kicked out of a bathroom because someone thinks she's a man. It's a crazy world out there.
By Catherine Price
July 3, 2007
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Game shows devolve into tricks with dry ice and mirror balls, "Saturday Night Live" celebrates the '90s and "Heroes" flies high once more!
By Heather Havrilesky
May 6, 2007
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And the judge's 15 minutes are reportedly up for renewal.
By David Puner
February 26, 2007
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