Dennis Miller: Turning to sports, theres a big fight coming up next week, and here with some comments and insight is Weekend Update correspondent Chris Rock. Roseanne Arnold: [ grabbing Tom, kissing him ] Yeah, were ready to fight! But hes in so many things that he cant do the news, he needs the news [time] for hair and changes. 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Several people who have never been SNL cast members appeared as Weekend Update guest anchors (or co-anchors). Announcer: And now, Weekend Update with anchorperson Dennis Miller. During the 20072008 season, two previous hosts returned to the Weekend Update desk for one-off appearancesChevy Chase, as "Senior Political Correspondent" and Tina Fey, as "Special Women's News Correspondent". Aykroyd and Curtin were the first co-anchor teamfor Weekend Update and would set the tone for tandem, absurd hilarity with Aykroyds catchphrase of Jane, you ignorant slut.. Kevin Nealon took over with his "Mr. Subliminal" character and as the straight man in many highlights such as "Operaman" and "Cajun Man" (with both characters being played by Adam Sandler) and also for Chris Farley's "Bennett Brauer" character. In arelated story, the Anti-Qaddafi Libyans Living in Chadsaid that their new album, We are the Anti-QaddafiLibyans Living in Chad will be out in late January. Effective this week, AT&T will no longer be saying, Thank you for using AT&T. Starting tomorrow, all AT&T operators will say, Thank you for not using Sprint or MCI., This is lance corporal Corey Keeling of Redding California spooning chili into insulated containers to be served to our troops in the Saudi desert. Chase would always end Weekend Update with "That's the news. With Cecily Strong no longer anchoring Weekend Update, she now reprises characters like The Girl You Wish You Hadn't Started a Conversation with at a Party and Cathy Anne, a woman with a southern accent who hits on Michael Che. By the end of Feys time with SNL she could claim two historic feats: being the first female head writer as well as one half of Weekend Updates first all-female anchor team. Here are some of thedialogue excerpts: You did, too, kill Him. We didnot. Did, too! Did not! The two groups hopeto reach an agreement sometime next century. Tom Arnold: I got in the taxi and went for treatment! Dennis Miller: I hear that. Tom Arnold: [ lifts his shirt near his butt and points to the small of his back ] This is not our butt, Dennis! When Chevy Chase was injured during a sketch in the beginning of season 2, the multi-talented Curtin stepped into the role of faux news anchor. Other popular running features were John Belushi giving editorials that usually ended with him working himself into a frenzy and stating "But noooooo." When Curtin would try to calm him down, Belushi would promptly raise a fist at her and scream, "Don't push me, Curtin!" Unlike most other commentators, Miller was largely relegated to that part as Lorne Michaels wanted Miller to focus all his attention on joke writing and use of his satire for that key sketch. This thread is archived New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast 81 157 157 comments Best SmongoMongo 2 yr. ago Dennis Millers' tenure definitely doesn't benefit from most young people not understanding the political context of a lot of his jokes. Welcome, Chris! Its Chevy Chase, and hes saying, Im glad youre here now, man, you did a good job. Pretty mind-bending for a guy whos basically a road comic at that point. Dennis Miller discusses how he would welcome Gary Hart back into the presidential race, followed by and opposing viewpoint from Dennis Miller (Dana Carvey) on why Gary Hart shouldn't be forgiven. 2nd Dennis Miller: [calls off] Hey,waterpick! On December 6, 2008, Poehler returned, four weeks after the birth of her child, to do Weekend Update with Meyers, but on the December 13, 2008, Weekend Update she announced to the audience that the show was her last one. [15] The latter duo was chosen, and they made their first on-air appearance that October. Rosie! 2nd Dennis Miller: I think we need three partharmony for that one, baba ganoush. In the premiere episode of SNL's 36th season, Paterson, himself, made a guest appearance on Weekend Update next to Armisen. Fun Fact: Al Franken tried to wrestle the anchor position from Nealon but was turned down. All Three Dennis Millers: [finishing thesong]Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one horse opensleigh! His first edition of Weekend Update began with "Have you ever gone to a bar and found that your favorite bartender was replaced with a guy named Steve? Dennis Miller: After a half century of servingthe poor, Mother Teresa announced her retirement thisweek. On February 1, 2014, Meyers performed his final episode of SNL and was joined at the Weekend Update desk by Strong, Poehler, Hader in character as Stefon, Andy Samberg, and Armisen as Governor Paterson. For the 2008 Thursday night specials, see, Seth Meyers and Cecily Strong (20132014), Colin Jost and Michael Che (2014present). Before Dan Aykroyd became obsessed with UFOs, he was one of the youngest writers and cast members on SNL from 1975 to 1979. I dont want to make too much of it, but its the very sinew of the bit., That is a great Bowie song. I used to start Weekend Update with a rock-and-roll song that would try to hit the ground running. 1.4Weekend Update(1985-present) 1.4.1Dennis Miller (1985-1991) 1.4.2Kevin Nealon (1991-1994) 1.4.3Norm Macdonald (1994-1997) 1.4.4Colin Quinn (1998-2000) 1.4.5Jimmy Fallon and Tina Fey (2000-2004) 1.4.6Tina Fey and Amy Poehler (2004-2006) 1.4.7Amy Poehler and Horatio Sanz (2005) 1.4.8Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers (2006-2008) And the New York City Board of Education isconsidering a cucumber curiclem curriculum inorder to teach students how to use condoms. Simpson jokes (Ohlmeyer and Simpson were friends). It is the show's longest-running recurring sketch, having been on since the show's first broadcast, and is typically presented in the middle of the show immediately after the first musical performance. In 1994, he asked to be removed from the news desk to pursue other characters. By the 1983 season, he began signing out with phrase "Thanks for coming out in the rain!" What can I get you?. But, like, they said our tattoo was on our butt, and that is a lie! With Seth, Colin, and Michael", a callback to the "Really?!? "And I'm Cecily Strong, good night!" For that episode, Weekend Update received a one-time name and set change to "Saturday Night NewsLine"[11] and featured three segments:[12] science edition, hosted by Dr. Jonathan Lear (Mark King), arts and leisure correspondent Bill Murray, and news by Rocket. Fun Fact: She was promoted to full-time player in her first SNL season. Rocket made several film and TV appearances following his SNL stint, but in 2005 he was found dead with his throat cut. Dick Ebersoltook over the program until 1985. With Seth and Amy" segments. Rocket was cast as the lone Weekend Update anchor in 1980 when the show was reset following the departure of executive producer Lorne Michaels and the rest of the original cast. Thank you. And who you can expect to see performing and presenting. After that, Meyers continued anchoring Weekend Update solo. Don Roy King has directed fourteen seasons of Saturday Night Live. So far, this era features many appearances from cast members playing some version of themselves, most notably Pete Davidson and Leslie Jones. Igot enough peer pressure. The 'SNL' Weekend Update anchors throughout the years, ranked Good evening, and what can we tell you? Medical examiners determined he did it himself. Lets take a look back at every single anchor to sit behind the WU desk, and you be the judge of that. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Jost made his debut as co-anchor as scheduled on the March 1 episode, which was hosted by Jim Parsons. Now, Im at home the other night watching some old boxing movies, and by far the strangest one had to be Rocky IV. Surprisingly, it's the only time two men have anchored the segment together. -pause- Well I'm Steve, what can I get you?" I flew in with Jon Lovitz to do the [SNL] audition. He and Curtin would be the last WU anchors of the early Lorne Michaels era.. Vulture recently did a complete ranking of Weekend Update anchors, and coming in at No. Che is also the first African-American Weekend Update Anchor. Not fun. I can take this guy. Jason Statham and Aubrey Plaza do not seem like a match made in action-comedy-chemistry heaven, but it somehow works. That work has earned him ten Emmys and fourteen nominations. Dennis Miller: And, in entertainment news, Roseanne Barr and Tom Arnold have announced that they are suing the National Enquirer for $35 million. The singer said, I dont just like black men, Ilike dark-skinned men with dark hair, dark features.They must be over thirty years old, drug free and haveplenty of facial hair. [Photo of actor Redd Foxx asFred Sanford from the TV sitcom Sanford and Son]When contacted, junkman Fred Sanford said, Imcomin, Sinead! Macdonald would open each segment with "I'm Norm Macdonald, and now the fake news.". On May 12, 2013, NBC announced that Seth Meyers would become the new host of Late Night in 2014, succeeding Jimmy Fallon, who would take over as the new host of The Tonight Show. The anchor position changed hands frequently under Dick Ebersol, executive producer of SNL from 1981 to 1985. She served as the sole anchor for a few months until early 1977. Our tattoo is right here.. [ indicates the small of her back ]. The new anchor was Dennis Miller, who remained in the chair for six years, the longest run for a solo Weekend Update anchor. This September Lorne Michaels announced he was taking Strong off of desk duty and replacing her with former SNL writer and Daily Show correspondent Michael Che. Vulture recently did a complete ranking of "Weekend Update" anchors, and coming in at No. He had previously done segments on Weekend Update, notably Mr. Subliminal. Fun Fact: Strong is not sad (see belowplaya). Roseanne Arnold: Oh! By using the site, you consent to these cookies. You cant see when you step off the stage, and I felt an arm around my shoulder. Among the candidates were stand-up comics Kevin Brennan and Jeffrey Ross plus two duosAna Gasteyer with Chris Parnell and Jimmy Fallon with writer Tina Fey. "Weekend Update" returned to a two-anchor system after Colin Quinn left "Saturday Night Live" in 2000. Terms of Service apply. Thompson also has brought on impressions of former MLB star David Ortiz and Lavar Ball. Chase would sometimes repeat the top story at the end of the segment, while Morris simply cupped his mouth and shouted the headline loudly. [stiffly, as if reading a report in gradeschool] Last Wednesday was a sad day in Calcutta,India as Mother Teresa announced her retirement. Miller brought a certain cynical wit to the position that viewers had never seen before. In December 1984, Christopher Guest became the new anchor. [applause], Iraqi airports one of the few airports in the worldwhere they have a metal detector when you getoff the plane. View all posts by Don Roy King. Macdonald made his final appearance as Weekend Update anchor in December 1997, after NBC executive Don Ohlmeyera longtime friend of Simpson, who had previously told Michaels to not let his friendship affect the showdemanded Macdonald's dismissal from the segment, despite Michaels's protest that making the change in the middle of the season would be difficult for the show. RELATED: Older leading men when they were young. [ she topples over Tom and kisses him uncontrollably, as they roll over one another ]. Hall was removed from the anchor position halfway through the 198384 season. Thats fun., Nobody cares. Bill Murrays Oscar [predictions] thing was always my favorite when Id watch Saturday Night Live, before I ever thought of being on it. Comedy Late Night Highlight. Tags: Oath, Dennis Miller impersonation, Dana Carvey as Dennis Miller, Dennis Miller . Things you buy through our links may earnVox Mediaa commission. The segment is featured in the 2006 film Man of the Year in which Robin Williams appears on Weekend Update alongside Poehler and Fey. Che led off the broadcast on his premiere episode. (note: From 1981-1985, Lorne Michaels had taken a hiatus from producing the show, and the Weekend Update name was changedthose years will not be covered.). Gorbachev says he will use the money to double his countrys Gross National Product. No point in being angry or sad for me for something Im genuinely happy about! Lovitz tells me he has this character called the Pathological Liar. Isnt there? He anchored the segment for two-and-a-half seasons. He was then followed by future Update co-anchor Amy Poehler. In September 2013, Lorne Michaels confirmed that Meyers, who would stay on at SNL for at least the first half of the show's 39th season, would be joined at the Weekend Update anchor desk by a new co-anchor, Cecily Strong, beginning with the show's season premiere on September 28, 2013. The real-life besties served as co-anchors for seasons 30 and 31 until Tina left "SNL" in 2006. Jean Doumanianhad become the new producer of the show and touted Rocket as the future of sketch comedy. Rocket's final appearance was on the penultimate episode of the season, airing on March 7, 1981, and hosted by Bill Murray. 2023 Vox Media, LLC. Dennis Miller debuted on "Saturday Night Live" and "Weekend Update" on November 9, 1985, just six days after his thirty-second birthday. Looking remarkably different from the Dennis Miller we all know now, he was the new face of "Weekend Update." Another popular segment was city correspondent Stefon, played by Bill Hader. , And actress Brooke Shields was denied a visa this weekto visit our troops in Saudi Arabia for the holidays.Spokesmen in the Gulf said, First off, shes abeautiful young woman. You\'ll receive the next newsletter in your inbox. Chase popularized several catchphrases during the segment, such as his "I'm Chevy Chase and you're not" greeting; and his repeated announcement that "Generalissimo Francisco Franco is still dead". Starting with the October 4, 2014, episode hosted by Sarah Silverman, each anchor tells at least one extended joke per segment. Hey,squeeb-squaw. [A hip-swiveling Statue of Liberty grooves to the beatagainst a red-hued New York City skyline as a graphicreads: WEEKEND UPDATE/ DENNIS MILLER. Roseanne Arnold: Yeah! So to be sitting at the Update desk when he pulled that board up, it was a great joy for me and, indeed, he got to Best Supporting [laughs]: Nobody cares. My God, when I watched this bit at home, I never thought Id get to be here.. Shoots Down Chinese Spy Balloon, FBI Searches Biden's Beach House, Weekend Update: Milly Pounds and Shirty on the British Monarchy, Weekend Update: Punxsutawney Phil On Seeing His Shadow, Weekend Update ft. 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Aubrey Plaza, Amy Poehler and Bowen Yang, Weekend Update: China's Population Decline, Andy Murray Denied Bathroom Break, Sam Smith and Kenan Thompson Are Huge Aubrey Plaza Fans, Weekend Update: Trump Launches NFT Trading Cards, FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried's Arrest, Weekend Update: Cathy Anne Says Goodbye for Now, Weekend Update: Colin's Great Aunt Pat on Holiday Etiquette, Weekend Update: Krampus on Kidnapping Naughty Children, Weekend Update ft. Bowen Yang, Heidi Gardner, Mikey Day and Cecily Strong, Weekend Update: Nuclear Scientists Achieve "Ignition," Trump vs. DeSantis GOP Civil War, Jennifer Coolidge Is Impressed by Christmas Stuff, We and our partners use cookies on this site to improve our service, perform analytics, personalize advertising, measure advertising performance, and remember website preferences. Seth Meyers started his Weekend Update run as Tina Feys replacement alongside Amy Poehler. And, you know, if you havent seen theAnti-Qaddafi Libyans Living in Chad live, you arereally missing something. Weve got romance, breakups, emotionally loaded dumplings this episode has a little bit of everything! Boy, that Spielbergs something else! I mean, lets face it: white guys cannot box! Litella was later replaced by another Radner character: consumer affairs reporter Roseanne Roseannadanna, who would attempt to answer a viewer question, but would ultimately digress into a graphic story involving some gross bodily functionoften featuring an interaction with a celebrity figure which Curtin would finally interrupt, tersely pointing out to her, "Roseanne, you're making me sick." Then I guess play on, playa. Dennis Miller Weekend Update Anchor Mike Myers Various Kevin Nealon Various Chris Farley Various Chris Rock Various (credit only) Julia Sweeney Various A. Whitney Brown Self G.E. Fey often signed off with Chase and Curtin's "Good night, and have a pleasant tomorrow". Like, Dennis, you know, we dont have any skeletons in our closet or anything.. Tom Arnold: What skeletons could we have that we dont already have?! That is not our butt! Fun Fact: Aykroyd is the first regular male cast member to be nominated for an Oscar for Driving Miss Daisy in 1990. The Wagner opera returns to the Met for the first time in 17 years. I think I have a picture of that somewhere. Powell then went to the suburbs ofLondon where he inspected a dirty Q-Tip factory. SNL's version featured Curtin and Aykroyd as debaters, with each making personal attacks on the other and their positions; a common pattern had Aykroyd announcing the topic, followed by Curtin making an opening statement, with Aykroyd retorting "Jane, you ignorant slut" and Curtin replying "Dan, you pompous ass".[3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]. Well, you know what? Tom Arnold: Look, you dont have to answer that! View all posts by Don Roy King. Go to show page. Bill Murray then served as Jane Curtin's "Weekend Update" co-anchor during the fourth and fifth seasons of "Saturday Night Live" between 1978 and 1980. Due to COVID-19 issues, the December 18, 2021 episode was filmed with no audience and a limited cast and crew. Fresh-faced Jimmy Fallon sharpened his comedy with L.A.s The Groundlings improv team, and its his improvisational skills that helped him land a gig with SNL in 1998. As well, actor Mark King (as "Dr. Jonathan Lear") made a lone co-anchor appearance during season 6, in 1981. Michaels, who also produces Late Night, hinted at Meyers potentially dropping in as Weekend Update co-anchor, noting that Meyers's Late Night will not tape on Friday nights. He would then scribble nonsense on his script, sometimes throwing it into the air. Fey exited in 2006to write and produce her own Emmy-award winning show, 30 Rock. Tags: Weekend Update Segment - Dennis Miller vs. Dennis Miller, Dennis Miller appears to comment on an earlier Dennis Miller editorial. This feature was discontinued after the January 16, 1999 episode. Fun Fact: Kevin Brennan Neal Brennans (Chappelles Show) brother quit SNL when he wasnt named Colin Quinns replacement. On the December 17, 2011, episode, which was hosted by Jimmy Fallon, multiple former anchors returned for a "Weekend Update Joke-Off". Jost certainly has the pedigree to become a huge comedic star: he was the president of Harvards National Lampoon, has served as a writer on SNL since 2005, and has already been nominated for 7 Emmys despite barely being just north of 30-years old. [Photo of Bushgritting his teeth while making a fist] , Twenty-three of the departing hostages were about toleave today but, when they found out their flight wason Northwest Airlines, they chose to stay. Im not saying it was Candide. The first night I did Update you know, youre kind of in low-level shock when you do that gig. But there were no consistent anchors during season 9 or the first half of season 10 (late 1983 to late 1984). Fun Fact: Writer-director Adam McKay (Anchorman) is the one who urged Fey to try joining the SNL team. A running gag of this era was Bobby Moynihan's portrayal of Snooki from Jersey Shore. By 2000 he had become a full-time player, and he and Tina Fey won the coveted position of the next Weekend Update anchors. Dennis Miller: Thank you. Dennis Miller Weekend Update Anchor Mike Myers Various Kevin Nealon Various Chris Farley Various Tim Meadows Various Chris Rock Various Julia Sweeney Various A. Whitney Brown Various Al Franken Stuart Smalley Adam Sandler Various Rob Schneider Various (as Robert Schneider) G.E. [applause] Victoria Jackson: Thank you, Dennis! Chase hosted the last episode and anchored Weekend Update, as he had on his previous appearances as host. Jane Curtin took over "Weekend Update" in 1976 after Chevy Chase left "Saturday Night Live" during its second season. I dont see this as me leaving update, just as me being on update in a looser, goofier way that is a lot more fun for me and in a way I think Im better at. And Edward Scissorhands and Captain Hook were bothkilled this week when they high-fived each other at anapres-premiere party at New York Citys Hard RockCafe. Chase would go on to start SNL as a writer, actually creating Weekend Update, but then became a part of the cast during rehearsals. Nealon had perhaps the most straight-laced demeanor of anyone to helm the desk he actually sounded just like a legitimate news anchor. He certainly never pandered. Roseanne Arnold: [ jumping to the foot of the camera behind Tom ] Were gonna win!