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'SNL' throws its hat into political ring
usatoday.com - 9/12/2008
'SNL' throws its hat into political ring
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Saturday Night Live's "strategery" for the new season is simple: an ample dose of political humor. NBC's late-night comedy sketch ...

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Media Decoder:  SNL Premiere: Obama Will Play Obama. Who Will Play Palin?

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SNL Premiere: Obama Will Play Obama. Who Will Play Palin?
Media Decoder — ... . While Ms. Palin is new and “there’s a limited amount of set points on her,” the “SNL” writer James Downey told USA Today , she “strikes me as a target-rich environment.” As if that isn’t enough, the eight-time gold medalist Mr. Phelps will host the program. A rap act Mr. Phelps enjoys, Lil Wayne, will be the musical guest. On a conference call with reporters on Thursday, Mr. Phelps said of his “SNL” role: “I’m probably more nervous doing this than I was swimming in Beijing, I’ll tell you that!”

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