Palin to Exact Comic Revenge on ‘SNL’?

Staff / Truthdig Oct 7, 2008 The McCain-Palin campaign team might soon borrow a page from the celebrity crisis management handbook (see Chap. 11: Poke Fun at Yourself on a Late-Night Comedy Show), if the rumor that Sarah Palin is considering an appearance alongside her "Saturday Night Live" doppelgänger Tina Fey comes true before the Nov. 4 election. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘SNL’ Spoofs the VP Debate

Staff / Truthdig Oct 5, 2008 Parody is the best policy, as evidenced by the boost that "Saturday Night Live" has recently enjoyed, thanks to Sarah Palin lookalike (and sometime comedy star) Tina Fey. We kid, but so do Fey, Queen Latifah and Jason Sudeikis -- playing Republican VP candidate Palin, PBS' Gwen Ifill and Democratic VP pick Joe Biden, respectively -- in this clip from the show's Oct. 4 episode. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Fey Takes On Palin, Take Two

Staff / Truthdig Sep 28, 2008 "Saturday Night Live" alumna Tina Fey returned once again to fulfill her comedic duty on the Sept. 27 episode of NBC's comedy show, spoofing Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's one-on-one interview with CBS anchor Katie Couric earlier in the week. Fey's fellow "SNL" comedian Amy Poehler dropped her Hillary Clinton act to play Couric in this clip. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Al Franken: From ‘SNL’ to U.S. Senate?

Staff / Truthdig Jun 10, 2008 Al Franken's career arc has taken an unconventional turn: The comedian has nailed down the Minnesota Democrats' endorsement for the U.S. Senate, following in former Gov. Jesse Ventura's footsteps as a performer-turned-politician in the Midwestern state. Starting out in comedy may serve Franken well in Congress, where knowing how to work a tough crowd just might come in handy. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Hillary Clinton Does Not Endorse This ‘SNL’ Sketch

Staff / Truthdig May 11, 2008 You just can't catch a break as a politician these days. Right when you think you look all "hip" and "endearingly self-deprecating" by allowing yourself to be skewered by certain late-night comedians (bonus points if you're actually on the show while this gentle, aide-approved ribbing is happening), those same wise asses up and turn on you. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Cheney the Chipmunk

Staff / Truthdig Feb 7, 2007 In this great "Saturday Night Live" clip, members of the Bush White House try to boost their appeal by assuming the form of furry animals. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )