Rumor: Mary Faber Eyed as Possible SNL Cast Member

The Apiary is reporting that SNL is possibly looking at adding Mary Faber to its cast. While it is just a rumor at this point, sources tell The Apiary that Faber recently tested for the show. Faber is best known for her work on Broadway, where she is currently starring opposite Daniel Radcliffe in How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying. She has also starred in American Idiot and Avenue Q. Faber has also studied improv at UCB and The PIT.

Below is her SNL audition reel, introduced by Daniel Radcliffe, no less. In it, she displays a great knack for characters and could really bring a fun and lively energy, as well as a more theatrical sensibility (reminiscent of Ana Gasteyer, perhaps) to the show.

You betcha this is a thing.

Ben & Jerry's has teamed up with Broadway Video Enterprises to unveil a new SNL-inspired flavour entitled "Schweddy Balls". Based on the now-infamous SNL sketch featuring Molly Shannon, Ana Gasteyer and Alec Baldwin, Schweddy Balls features Fair Trade vanilla ice cream with a hint of rum and is loaded with fudge covered rum balls and milk chocolate malt balls and is available for a limited time nationwide while stocks last. 

Asked for his thoughts on the flavour, Alec Baldwin said, “For a long time, I thought that ‘Here Lies Pete Schweddy’ would end up on my tombstone. Now, thanks to Ben & Jerry's, the goodness of the Schweddy family recipe won't go with me to the great beyond.” 

Meanwhile, Ana Gasteyer said, "The Schweddy Balls sketch was a personal favorite from my SNL run, so I am pleased as holiday punch that Ben and Jerry's has taken it upon themselves to share the Schweddy Family recipe with the world. As a person and a performer, I am a sucker for holiday balls. And I have no doubt this ice cream will cause many to scream 'Good Times'." 

Get your hands on it while stocks last, guys.

Jason Sudeikis stopped by Letterman last night to talk up his latest flick, "A Good Old Fashioned Orgy" which hits theaters Friday. Here's a video of the appearance.

New episode of WTF w/ Marc Maron with special guest Jason Sudeikis. Do it!

Check out the latest edition of SNL writer Mike O'Brien's web series "7 Minutes In Heaven" where things get hot and heavy between O'Brien and SNL cast member Jason Sudeikis.

Tune into Letterman tomorrow night where Jason Sudeikis will be appearing to promote his new movie, "A Good Old Fashioned Orgy".

It was announced today that Jimmy Fallon will host the Christmas episode of Saturday Night Live with musical guest Michael Buble. Fallon had tweeted on Friday that an announcement regarding SNL was in the pipeline, prompting many to speculate that he would be hosting SNL this season. Fallon was a cast member on SNL between 1998 and 2004. This will mark his first time hosting the show. Buble previously appeared on the show during Season 35.

Jimmy Fallon To Host SNL?

I think we can take from this oh-so-mysterious tweet that SNL alum and current Late Night host Jimmy Fallon will probably be hosting SNL this season. Get ready to freak out. Watch this space for further deets.

Radiohead, Lady Antebellum to appear on SNL

It has been announced that Radiohead and Lady Antebellum will serve as musical guests for the first two episodes of the upcoming season of SNL. Radiohead will join Alec Baldwin for the first episode on September 24th, while Lady Antebellum will make their SNL debut alongside Melissa McCarthy on October 1st.

Sarah Schneider Hired As Writer

Splitsider is reporting that Sarah Schneider of CollegeHumour fame has been hired to SNL's writing staff. Schneider was a guest writer for the final five episodes of season thirty-six and contributed sketches such as the hilarious Knights of the Realm and equally irreverent Helen Mirren's Magical Bosoms and is a welcome addition to the team!

Congratulations, lady!

Check out this interview with SNL writer John Mulaney in which he discusses writing for SNL, quitting drinking and being a comedy nerd as a child.

ATTN: Portland Residents -

Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein of IFC’s hit comedy Portlandia cast a spotlight on the city of rose’s local feminist bookstore In Other Words with their deadpan portrayal of two feminist store clerks. This summer they’re returning to the bookstore in an even more important role— to help keep the doors of the store open by transitioning it into a feminist community center.
Fred and Carrie are hosting an In Other Words Fundraising Event on Saturday, August 20th at 6:30pm. Join them as they auction off a walk-on role in season two of Portlandia, tickets to see Carrie’s band Wild Flag, a voicemail greeting from Fred and much more.

Tickets are $20-$40. [via]

Some shows at the upcoming Del Close Marathon that may be of interest to SNL fans/people who enjoy good things -

• UCB TourCo All-Stars - featuring Bobby Moynihan, Neil Casey, Jon Gabrus, Shannon O’Neill, Anthony King, Brandon Gardner, Fran Gillespie, more!
• The Midnight Show - featuring, among others, SNL writer Heather Anne Campbell.
• Challenger - An improv show which will see a bunch of Chicago improv veterans do their thing on the UCB stage. Featuring Paul Brittain.
• Revolver - One of iO Chicago’s top house teams perform the Harold. Featuring Vanessa Bayer.
• Ness and Nance - Two-woman improv show featuring Vanessa Bayer and Nancy Friedrich.

Exclusive clip from tomorrow's edition of "7 Minutes In Heaven" 

This one features Mike O’Brien and Patricia Clarkson getting hot and heavy in a closet.

Taran Killam appears on this week’s edition of Drew Droege’s “Glitter in the Garbage” podcast alongside former SNL writer Jillian Bell and Groundlings star Charlotte Newhouse. Do it!