http://dir.salon.com/topics/saturday_night_live/?source=rss&aim=saturday_night_live en-us Copyright 2007 Salon.com. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:03:00 PDT By Stephanie Zacharek Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:03:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/books/review/2009/03/19/snl/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/books/review/2009/03/19/snl/index.html?source=rss 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 Alex Koppelman Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:03:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/10/05/obama_snl/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/10/05/obama_snl/index.html?source=rss The comedy show goes after the president for having failed to deliver on some of his promises By Sady Doyle Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:03:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/feature/2009/10/05/madonna_gaga_snl/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/feature/2009/10/05/madonna_gaga_snl/index.html?source=rss How does an "SNL" sketch make two provocative pop stars seem so boring? By Andrew O'Hehir Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:03:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/btm/feature/2009/07/03/tony_manero/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/btm/feature/2009/07/03/tony_manero/index.html?source=rss And also killing people. The Pinochet-era ultra-dark comedy "Tony Manero" is the feel-bad movie of the year By Chris Albrecht Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:03:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/tech/giga_om/online_video/2009/02/01/hulu_unveils_reveals_its_super_secret/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/tech/giga_om/online_video/2009/02/01/hulu_unveils_reveals_its_super_secret/index.html?source=rss By Judy Berman Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:03:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/feature/2009/09/08/snl_women/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/feature/2009/09/08/snl_women/index.html?source=rss The sketch show hires a pair of female cast members ... and fires two others By Sarah Hepola Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:03:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2009/05/11/mother_lover/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2009/05/11/mother_lover/index.html?source=rss Justin Timberlake and Andy Samberg dedicate this "Saturday Night Live" viral video to all the mothers out there. By Rebecca Traister Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:03:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/feature/2009/03/16/barbie/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/feature/2009/03/16/barbie/index.html?source=rss Professional funny women weigh in on the world's most anatomically incorrect children's toy. By Liz Shannon Miller Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:03:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/tech/giga_om/online_video/2009/01/12/really_snl_the_doogie_howser_digital_shorts_not_online_really/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/tech/giga_om/online_video/2009/01/12/really_snl_the_doogie_howser_digital_shorts_not_online_really/index.html?source=rss By Sarah Hepola Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:03:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/feature/2008/12/02/tina_fey/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/feature/2008/12/02/tina_fey/index.html?source=rss 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. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:03:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/feature/sexiest_man_living/2008/11/20/meyers/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/feature/sexiest_man_living/2008/11/20/meyers/index.html?source=rss The unsung hero of "Saturday Night Live" sets our inner geek aflame. By Thomas Schaller Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:03:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/feature/2008/11/04/satire/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/feature/2008/11/04/satire/index.html?source=rss 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 Alex Koppelman Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:03:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2008/11/02/mccain_snl/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2008/11/02/mccain_snl/index.html?source=rss John McCain, along with "Sarah Palin," has a little fun at his own expense -- and especially at Palin's. By Katharine Mieszkowski Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:03:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2008/10/29/fey_palin/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2008/10/29/fey_palin/index.html?source=rss What really happened backstage on "SNL." By Sarah Hepola Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:03:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/feature/2008/10/26/maya_rudolph/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/feature/2008/10/26/maya_rudolph/index.html?source=rss Broadsheet writers discuss "SNL" comedian Maya Rudolph's return to the show as Michelle Obama. By Alex Koppelman Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:03:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2008/10/24/ferrell_fey/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2008/10/24/ferrell_fey/index.html?source=rss 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." Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:03:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2008/10/04/queen/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2008/10/04/queen/index.html?source=rss Betcha Saturday Night Live will mock the veep debate tonight. By Rebecca Traister Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:03:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2008/09/16/poehler/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2008/09/16/poehler/index.html?source=rss The hilarious feminist comedian to exit "Saturday Night Live." Broadsheet to mourn. By Sarah Hepola Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:03:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2008/05/12/poehler_clinton/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2008/05/12/poehler_clinton/index.html?source=rss The late-night show skewers the presidential candidate. Et tu, Amy Poehler? By Rebecca Traister Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:03:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2008/04/25/baby_mama/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2008/04/25/baby_mama/index.html?source=rss "Baby Mama's" Amy Poehler has upended the old stereotypes about women and comedy -- and added a few fart jokes. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:03:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/current_tv/2008/03/06/ctv_traister_dowd/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/current_tv/2008/03/06/ctv_traister_dowd/index.html?source=rss Rebecca Traister disputes Maureen Dowd's claim that Hillary Clinton's supporters aren't having a good time. By Sarah Hepola Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:03:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2008/03/03/hill_on_snl/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2008/03/03/hill_on_snl/index.html?source=rss The presidential candidate's appearance was neither embarrassing nor inspired. By Catherine Price Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:03:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2007/07/03/july3_roundup/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2007/07/03/july3_roundup/index.html?source=rss 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 Heather Havrilesky Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:03:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/iltw/2007/05/06/bingo/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/iltw/2007/05/06/bingo/index.html?source=rss Game shows devolve into tricks with dry ice and mirror balls, "Saturday Night Live" celebrates the '90s and "Heroes" flies high once more! By David Puner Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:03:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/comedy/2007/02/26/judge_larry_seidlin/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/comedy/2007/02/26/judge_larry_seidlin/index.html?source=rss And the judge's 15 minutes are reportedly up for renewal.