Amy Poehler/Katy Perry - Thoughts

Post your thoughts on tonight's show after it's aired! Was Amy Poehler awesome or awesome in a hosting capacity? Did NY Governor David Paterson show up? Any special guests? Most importantly, how did the newbies (Vanessa Bayer, Taran Killam, Paul Brittain and Jay Pharoah fare?) 


Comment, comment, comment!
My review will be posted tomorrow.

Bill Hader Interview | TV Squad

Check out this interview with Bill Hader on TV Squad in which he discusses the new season and Stefon.
Interesting factoid - John Mulaney writes the Stefon pieces with Bill. Who knew?

Bobby Moynihan promoted to repertory player on SNL

So, I was just reading this article about Bobby Moynihan visiting his old high school and came upon this sentence -

"It was the weirdest thing in the world,” says Moynihan, recently promoted to repertory player on “SNL,” whose 36th season premieres tonight on NBC. "

HUZZAH! Very excited for Bobby - it was about time!

SNL Promo #2 - Amy Poehler/Katy Perry

Second SNL promo for this weekend's episode hosted by Amy Poehler with musical guest Katy Perry.

Governor David Paterson to appear on SNL

The New York Times is reporting that New York governor David Paterson is set to appear on Saturday Night Live this weekend. Paterson, who has been portrayed by Fred Armisen on the show and is the subject of many Weekend Update sketches, did not confirm or deny the rumours.  Guess we'll see tomorrow night!

Seth Meyers to host ESPYS 2011

It has been announced that SNL Weekend Update anchor Seth Meyers will once again host the ESPYs in 2011. Meyers hosted the ESPYs earlier this summer to much acclaim and will host a live show once again. The ESPYS 2011 will air on ESPN on July 13 2011.

SNL Promo - Amy Poehler/Katy Perry

SNL Promo - Amy Poehler/Katy Perry. The last promo is my favourite!

SNL cast to appear on Larry King Live

This week's host Amy Poehler, cast members Seth Meyers, Kristen Wiig, Fred Armisen, Andy Samberg and head honcho Lorne Michaels will all appear on Larry King Live on Friday. The show airs at 9ET/6PT on CNN. 

Don't forget to tune in!

SNL Announces Musical Guests

In a press release issued by NBC, it was revealed that Kanye West and Bruno Mars will be musical guests for episodes 36.2 and 36.3. Kanye West will be musical guest on Bryan Cranston's show while Bruno Mars will guest on Jane Lynch's show. 
I find it interesting that Kanye has opted to appear on SNL, given that he gave the show a not-so-nice shout out in his song, "Power". Perhaps he'll be worked into another sketch? I'm excited for his performance nonetheless. 


So those shows are -
October 2 - Bryan Cranston/Kanye West
October 9 - Jane Lynch/Bruno Mars

Happy birthday, Jason Sudeikis!

Happy birthday to Jason Sudeikis who turns 35 today! We salute you and your mad b-boy dance skills, sir! Have a good one!

John Mulaney interview | Splitsider

Check out this great interview with stand-up comedian/SNL writer John Mulaney over at Splitsider where he discusses comedy writing and all things pertaining to comedy writing.

Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig attend dinner in honour of Jon Hamm's Details magazine cover

SNL stars Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig were among the attendees of a private dinner hosted by Jon Hamm to celebrate his Details magazine cover. I've found a few photos from the event and posted them after the jump. Enjoy!

Jon Hamm to host SNL October 30

Jon Hamm announced on last night's Late Night With Jimmy Fallon that he would be hosting the October 30 edition of Saturday Night Live. This will be Hamm's third stint hosting in as many seasons.
That's the second hosting announcement made in the last few days and I have to say, I'm liking how this season is shaping up! Poehler, Cranston, Lynch, Stone and Hamm? Perfect!

Emma Stone hosting SNL October 23

Emma Stone officially confirmed rumours on last night's edition of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon that she will be hosting SNL October 23. The actress, who is earning stellar reviews for her turn in Easy A, has long expressed a desire to host Saturday Night Live and while doing press in Toronto this past weekend, she had hinted that she would be hosting SNL this season.
Very excited for this one - I think Stone has tons of potential to be great host! No word on musical guest yet. 

Newly departed SNL cast member Will Forte and Jason Sudeikis took to the stage to celebrate the sixth anniversary of Seth Herzog's SWEET show at The Webster Hall Studio and reprised their much-loved SNL sketch Jon Bovi. Check it out in the video above.