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2 hrs ago | NBC Miami

"SNL" Takes on IRS Scandal in Season Finale

With the IRS scandal dominating the news this week, "Saturday Night Live" closed out their 38th season with a political bang.

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Related Topix: Comedy, Entertainment, Television, African-American, Kenan Thompson, US News, Tea Party, Amy Poehler

7 hrs ago | Zap2it.com

'Saturday Night Live' season finale: Ben Affleck and Kanye West win an otherwise forgettable 'SNL'

The "Saturday Night Live" Season 38 finale featured Ben Affleck as the host and Kanye West as the musical guest.

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Related Topix: Argo, Celebrities, Ben Affleck, Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Bill Hader

7 hrs ago | Zap2it.com

'Saturday Night Live': Amy Poehler is the best at everything, even 'Weekend Update'

Back in the day, Amy Poehler was a necessary and hilarious part of the "Weekend Update" segments on "Saturday Night Live." We got a bittersweet reminder of this during the current season's finale when Poehler joined Seth Meyers for the fake news bit.

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Related Topix: Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Parks and Recreation, Amy Poehler, Seth Meyers

8 hrs ago | Hollywood Reporter

'SNL' Recap: Ben Affleck Episode Sends Bill Hader Off in Style

Hader gave a cinematic sendoff to Stefan, that perennially irritating scenester kid.

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Related Topix: Argo, Celebrities, Ben Affleck, Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Bill Hader, Seth Meyers, Amy Poehler

Sat May 18, 2013

BroadwayWorld.com

Tracy Morgan Hosts Abc's 2013 Billboard Music Awards Tonight

Actor and comedian Tracy Morgan, best known for his performances on "Saturday Night Live" and for his role on the hit series "30 Rock," will host the star-studded 2013 Billboard Music Awards airing live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas TONIGHT, MAY 19 on the ABC Television Network, sponsored by Chevrolet and Las Vegas.

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Related Topix: Emmy Awards, Entertainment, Television, 30 Rock, Comedy, Tracy Morgan, Black Entertainment, Prince, Pop-Funk

She Knows

Happy b-day, Tina Fey! 10 Reasons why she's a great role model for girls

Former 30 Rock star Tina Fey is like that cool and wise older sister we always wanted.

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Related Topix: Books, Bossypants, Comedy, Entertainment, Television, 30 Rock, Celebrities, Tina Fey, Inside the Actors Studio

Amarillo.com

Channel Surfer: Weekend TV - VIDEO

Bill Hader signs off after eight seasons on "Saturday Night Live" on Saturday. In your weekend TV Picks: Farewell to a favorite on "Saturday Night Live," a monumental "Doctor Who" and a trio of major musical events.

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Related Topix: Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Bill Hader, Seth Meyers, Drama Movies, Doctor Who, Science Fiction Movies, Sullivan and Son

WKRN

Report: Fred Armisen and Jason Sudeikis leaving SNL

A painting of a topless Bea Arthur sold for $1.9 million to an anonymous buyer at Christie's auction house, the New York Post reports.

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Related Topix: Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Portlandia, Fred Armisen, Jason Sudeikis, Painting, Arts, Bea Arthur

Fri May 17, 2013

Examiner.com

Bill Hader's 'SNL' goodbye should prove to be highly emotional

Saturday night's episode of " Saturday Night Live " is honestly going to be one of the most emotional episodes of the nearly 40-year late night sketch comedy show for me.

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Related Topix: Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Bill Hader, Kristen Wiig, Fred Armisen, Jason Sudeikis

The American Spectator

Not Ready for Primetime Players

Broadcast networks featured more homosexual characters during the 2012-2013 season than ever before.

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Related Topix: Gay/Lesbian, The New Normal, Entertainment, Television, Comedy

Press-Telegram

David Spade returns to his roots with performance at Pasadena's Ice House

His snarky approach to comedy has made him popular in films like "Joe Dirt," and on the small screen in such hits as NBC's "Saturday Night Live" and his CBS show, "Rules of Engagement.

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Related Topix: Entertainment, Drama, Television, Comedy, Joe Dirt, Rules of Engagement, Comedy Movies, Adventure, Celebrities, David Spade

/film

TV Bits: 'SNL', 'Downton Abbey', 'Hannibal', 'Arrested...

Amazon's viewers have spoken, and apparently what they don't want is more Zombieland .

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Related Topix: Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Bill Hader, Jason Sudeikis, Fred Armisen, Seth Meyers

New Hampshire Public Radio -

Bill Hader On Sketch Comedy, Classic Hollywood

Bill Hader was nominated for an Emmy as Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as Stefon on Saturday Night Live .

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Related Topix: Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Los Angeles, CA, Bill Hader, Emmy Awards, Black Entertainment, Chris Rock

WTMA-AM North Charleston

Bill Hader Reveals Post-"SNL" Plans

After eight years on Saturday Night Live , Bill Hader announced that this season, which ends Saturday, will be his last and all he wants to do afterwards is "sleep." "[I'll be] spending time with my family.

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Related Topix: Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Bill Hader

The Orlando Sentinel

This weekend: Ben Affleck hosts 'SNL'; 'Simpsons,' 'Family Guy' finales

The final weekend of the 2012-13 TV season means more season finales and specials as broadcasters jockey to hook viewers before the May ratings period ends Wednesday.

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Related Topix: Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Animated TV, Family Guy, Bill Hader, Georgia, Events

KURB-FM Little Rock

Fred Armisen, Jason Sudeikis Leaving "Saturday Night Live"?

Bill Hader's final appearance as a cast member of Saturday Night Live will come this weekend.

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Related Topix: Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Portlandia, Fred Armisen, Jason Sudeikis, Bill Hader

Thu May 16, 2013

Vallejo News

Featured Billy Crystal returns to Broadway with 1-man show There are...

The star of "City Slickers" and "When Harry Met Sally" said Tuesday he will reprise his funny and poignant one-man autobiographical show "700 Sundays" on Broadway for a 9-week stand this fall.

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Related Topix: Deconstructing Harry, Comedy Movies, Comedy, When Harry Met Sally..., City Slickers, Crime Movies, Western, Drama Movies, Analyze This, Adventure, Entertainment, Television, Celebrities, Billy Crystal

New Hampshire Public Radio -

Which Comedians Of Color Should Be Late-Night TV Stars?

It's an old story: The straightest and surest path to becoming a big-time comedy star is by becoming a cast member or writer on Saturday Night Live .

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Related Topix: Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Seth Meyers, Jimmy Fallon, 30 Rock, Celebrities, Tina Fey

Phillymag.com

Seth Meyers Is Perfect for Late Night

My eyes lit up when I read that NBC was replacing Jimmy Fallon with Seth Meyers on the Late Night show.

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Related Topix: Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Seth Meyers, Jimmy Fallon

BroadwayWorld.com

VIDEO: Ben Affleck, Bill Hader in SNL Season Finale Promo

Straight from his Oscar-nominated turn as director of ARGO, Ben Affleck will host the Season Finale of NBC 's Saturday Night Live this Saturday, May 18th.

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Related Topix: Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Argo, Celebrities, Ben Affleck, Bill Hader, Emmy Awards