Tracy Morgan Makes Nashville Stop on Apology Tour

Staff / Truthdig Jun 22, 2011 At least he's being thorough. Shamed "30 Rock" star Tracy Morgan, who sparked anger with a homophobic rant at a standup gig in Nashville, Tenn., on June 3, returned Tuesday to the scene of his comedic crime to say he's sorry. Seriously. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

But Was It Murder?

Bill Blum / Truthdig May 14, 2011 As much as we all might wish that the counter-narrative, with all of its uncomfortable implications, would fade away, it’s not likely to, given this country’s obsession with legal process. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Fey: No ‘Rock’ Boost From Playing Palin

Staff / Truthdig Apr 6, 2011 She may have nailed her impersonation of Alaska's foremost she-grizzly, Sarah Palin, and big snaps to her hairdresser while we're at it, but Tina Fey says in her new ingeniously titled memoir, "Bossypants," that playing Palin didn't amount to big ratings for her main act, "30 Rock." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Betty White’s Senior Appeal

Staff / Truthdig May 9, 2010 She's old, she's feisty, and this golden girl just delivered "Saturday Night Live" its best ratings since Tina Fey dressed up as Sarah Palin. White is a one-woman argument against retirement. Watch the full Mother's Day episode after the jump. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘SNL’ Alumna Victoria Jackson Says Obama’s a Communist

Staff / Truthdig Mar 27, 2010 What happened to bubbly blond Victoria Jackson after her run on "Saturday Night Live"? Well, for her latest act she's become a tea party demonstrator and she thinks the president's a communist. "I watch Glenn Beck, and he has taught me well," she tells Fox News' Steve Doocy, adding, "Progressive is the new word for communist." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Brother, Can You Spare a Few Billion More?

Staff / Truthdig Sep 23, 2009 Those poor, beleaguered health insurance honchos would be totally out to sea without the help of Hollywood's best and brightest -- Jon Hamm, Will Ferrell and Olivia Wilde among them -- to launch a dinghy of hope their way in the form of this timely PSA. Down with the public option! Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Poll: U.S. Voters Split on Franken’s Win

Staff / Truthdig Jul 2, 2009 So, Al Franken officially will become a senator next week, but given his long and bitter battle with rival Norm Coleman, not to mention his pronounced unpopularity among Republicans, it's not entirely surprising that a Rasmussen Reports national poll released Thursday registered substantial voter displeasure at the prospect of Franken's arrival on Capitol Hill. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Ferrell Channels Bush in Farewell Spoof

Staff / Truthdig Jan 16, 2009 With George W. Bush's departure from the White House also comes a loss for the comedians who've enjoyed an eight-year field day at Bush's expense, such as Will Ferrell here, who takes one last crack at W. while he's still president in this mock(ing) farewell address. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘SNL’s’ Spiked Emanuel Skit

Staff / Truthdig Nov 25, 2008 Is it safe to mock Barack Obama's chief of staff yet? Will it ever be? What could be the explanation as to why Andy Samberg's impersonation of Rahm Emanuel didn't make it onto last weekend's "Saturday Night Live" lineup? So many questions. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Franken Closes In on Coleman

Staff / Truthdig Nov 8, 2008 Having suggested that fellow Minnesotan Al Franken should concede defeat earlier in the week, Norm Coleman was keeping mum by Friday afternoon, when it was discovered that Franken was trailing his Republican rival for the U.S. Senate by only 238 votes. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Franken Gaining Ground in Minnesota Senate Race

Staff / Truthdig Oct 24, 2008 A couple of months ago, Al Franken's U.S. Senate bid might have seemed like a long shot, even when it came to politics as (un)usual in his quirky home state of Minnesota. Now, victory may be within reach for the former "SNL" star in his race against Republican incumbent Norm Coleman. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Tina Fey on Playing Sarah Palin

Staff / Truthdig Oct 18, 2008 This campaign season has been a boon to "Saturday Night Live," and to returning alumna Tina Fey in particular, who was doing quite well flying solo before the Sarah Palin phenomenon brought her back to her former comedic stomping ground. Here, she talks about adopting Palin's accent -- or "Alaskan windsong," as she affectionately puts it -- with David Letterman. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )