Stumbled across another SNL-related article in the NY Times again, this time about the new ladies.

Read here:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/04/arts/television/04mart.html

I would love to see Abby Elliott do Michael Cera!

Kristen Wiig in the NY Times

The New York Times has a lovely interview and article about Kristen Wiig:

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/04/arts/television/04ryzi.html?_r=1&pagewanted=2

For your reading pleasure.
She comes across as lovely and totally unassuming, which is nice to hear.

Will Ferrell to host in May?

I just read a Q&A with Lorne Michaels, where he was asked about ideal hosts this season, and he said;
"We're always of the moment. Will Ferrell is doing a live show in May. But it doesn't do any good to talk about it [guest bookings] because you never know."

Well, now that would be fun! Especially with the current cast, I think it would be a great show! Let's hope it stays in place!

Link to Q&A:
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6624296.html?industryid=47168

Happy New Year!

I would like to wish you all (two of you?) a happy new year.

I know this is a pretty lame blog, but I love SNL, and I hope it has been informative, and fun to read, etc.

Best in '09!

If any of you saw Pineapple Express, then you'll remember the opeing scene which was set in the 1930's and featured testing of marijuana, and the hilarity that ensued with Bill Hader playing an officer who was high and was repeatedly asked what he thought when he thought of his superiors.

If you didn't see Pineapple Express, then you need to watch the video above. It is one of the highlights of the movie for me, and I thought Bill was awesome in it.

Check it!

The above is the trailer for Night at the Musuem 2. I haven't seen the first one, but from what I've heard it didn't really merit a sequel. But, I posted the trailer as SNL's resident voicebox Bill Hader appears in it as General Custer. The film also stars Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Owen Wilson and Amy Adams.

The trailer actually looks decent, and it's got a good cast, so at least it might be amusing, right?

That above is the trailer for I Love You, Man which features SNL's very own Andy Samberg. It is written and directed by John Hamburg, who had a hand in writing good comedies like Zoolander and Meet The Parents, and duds like Meet the Fockers and Along Came Polly.

Enjoy the trailer!

Palin/Clinton Open Voted One of The Funniest Moments of the Year

The cold open of the Michael Phelps episode earlier this season has been voted as one of the funniest moments of 2008 by the Chicago Tribune.

From the Chicago Tribune:
Sarah, plain and scary: The opening shot of "Saturday Night Live's" season premiere showed Amy Poehler, as Hillary Clinton, and what appeared to be the real Sarah Palin. Except it wasn't—it was Tina Fey, whose scary-close physical resemblance and Alaska-by-way-of-Minnesota accent proved to be the political impression of the decade. Money line: "I can see Russia from my house!"

If You're In The Miami Area..

• Be one of the first 100 people to mention Miami.com and get $20 admission to Provocateur, a new night spot in Miami Beach. There will be a free champagne toast at midnight, rap by Fabolous and some celebs in the house (Kenan Thompson of 'SNL' and 'America's Next Top Model' winner Jaslene Gonzalez). Regular admission is $50. 323 23rd St., Miami Beach.

If you happen to be in the Miami area, and you have absolutely nowhere to go tonight, then maybe you could go to Provocateur (sounds saucy) and ring in the new year with Kenan Thompson and Jaslene. Or you know, you could make other plans tonight.

Will Forte Added to San Francisco SketchFest

Will Forte has been added to the Celebrity Autobiography show at the San Francisco SketchFest next month. The show also features Jason Sudeikis, and is on at Cobb's on January 19th.

Go to www.sfsketchfest.com for more info!

Bill Hader spotted!

I know, who cares, but just for all of you Bill Hader stalkers out there:

"South Park” creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker drinking and laughing with “Saturday Night Live’s” Bill Hader at SideBAR" - NY Daily News

SNL After-Party Venue To Close

The SNL after-party hangout, The Cutting Room, is set to close next month.
The venue, which is owned by Sex and the City star Chris Noth, is closing due to escalating rent prices, after the landlord more than doubled the rent.

So looks like the SNL crew will have to find a new place to sing karaoke and hang out with Blake Lively.

Amy Poehler has dinner with Seth Meyers, *gasp*

According to People magazine, Amy Poehler was spotted having dinner with Weekend Update co-anchor Seth Meyers. I quote :
New mom Amy Poehler, stepping out for dinner at Cafe Cluny in Manhattan's West Village with her former Weekend Update co-anchor, Seth Meyers. Poehler, whose son Archie was born Oct. 25, looked like she was enjoying herself. "She's so tiny!" an onlooker tells us. "So cute."

That's so lovely that they're staying in touch, no?

SF Sketchfest

If you happen to be in the San Francisco viscinity, or if you're not and you're willing to travel, you should check out the SF Sketchfest on from January 15th-31st 2009.

It has got a terrific line-up, including appearances by SNL peeps Jason Sudeikis, Rachel Dratch, Laraine Newman, Tim Meadows and Robert Smigel.

Here are some of the highlights:
Friday January 16th
TV Funhouse Live with Robert Smigel, Dino Stamatopoulos and Doug Dale featuring the Anipals and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog with Birthday Boys
The Eureka Theatre at 8PM, $30

Saturday, January 17
The SF Sketchfest Comedy Writing Award:
Robert Smigel in conversation with Dana Carvey
Clips and Conversation
Cobb's Comedy Club at 2PM, $25

Saturday, January 17
Totally Looped featuring Laraine Newman, Maria Bamford, Oscar Nunez, Rick Overton, Joe Liss and Richard Kuhlman with The Lampshades featuring Kate Flannery and Scot Robinson
The Eureka Theatre at 8PM, $20

Monday, January 19
Celebrity Autobiography with Michael McKean, Annette O'Toole, Rachel Dratch, Jason Sudeikis, Scott Thompson, Laraine Newman and co-creators Eugene Pack and Dayle Reyfel
Cobb's Comedy Club, $35

Friday, January 30
Upright Citizens Brigade: A.S.S.S.S.C.A.T.
Matt Besser, Matt Walsh, Tim Meadows, Andrew Daly, and Danielle Schneider with guest monologist Andy Richter
The Eureka Theatre, $30

There are so many other great shows on with people like Janeane Garofalo, Bob Odenkirk, Aziz Ansari, Paul Scheer, Rob Riggle, Zach Galifianakis, Rob Huebel, Mary-Lynn Rajskub, JON HAMM, and even legends like Fred Willard and Martin Mull.
And comedy troupes Stella and The State will be performing.

It is truly an amazing festival, so check out the schedule here and find something that tickles your fancy:
http://www.sfsketchfest.com/schedule/

Straight From The Horse's Mouth

Steve Martin will be hosting Saturday Night Live on January 31st.

I researched this on Google news, and could not find any story about it, so NBC must not have issued any press releases to the big-wigs.
But on Steve's official website, a message posted 17th December from him states that he will be hosting!

Straight from the horse's mouth:
Uh...nothing has changed. Pink Panther II, Feb 6th. Banjo record, Jan. 31st. SNL hosting, same date. Excited about all. I live in excitement.
December 17, 2008
http://www.stevemartin.com/steves_message/message.php?page=1

I love Steve Martin, so I'm pretty psyched.

Nei Patrick Harris, Steve Martin.. who else (if anyone else) could January have in store for us!