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GOP presidential candidate John McCain appeared on the November 1, 2008 episode of Saturday Night Live.TV Guide: McCain Makes Date with SNL (October 31, 2008) He appeared on a sketch entitled "Fine Gold" with Tina Fey playing Sarah Palin. He also made an appearance on "Weekend Update". McCain has previously appeared on the program in seasons 28 and 32. McCain's running mate, Sarah Palin, appeared on the October 18 show along with guest host Josh Brolin.WSJ: Sarah Palin to Appear on SNL (October 17, 2008)
Saturday Night Live has enjoyed a ratings surge during the lead up to the 2008 presidential election as 30 Rock creator and former SNL head writer Tina Fey has made several appearances on SNL impersonating Republican vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin.EOnline: Alive From New York, Fey's Palin Paces SNL (October 6, 2008)
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Fast Facts
- Show date: November 1, 2008 at 11:30 pm
- Network: NBC
- Guest host: Ben Affleck
- Current season: 34
- McCain's last SNL appearance was in May, 2008TV Guide: McCain Makes Date with SNL (October 31, 2008)
- SNL achieved its highest season finale ratings in 3 years during McCain's May 2008 appearanceYouTube: McCain On SNL, Highest Finale Ratings In 3 Years (Time: 4:09)
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"Fine Gold"
In the sketch "Fine Gold", McCain spoke to the American people while on a fictional shopping network. His wife Cindy McCain made a cameo in the sketch as a model for the shopping network.Washington Post: McCain Sells Himself on SNL (November 1, 2008) -
SNL Quotes
"And while I am confident that we will emerge victorious, I'm also considering a few radical last-minute strategies." One of them: The Sad Grandpa. "That's where I get on TV and go, 'C'mon, Obama's gonna have plenty of chances to be president! It's my turn! Vote for me!" —John McCain on SNLNewsday: McCain's poignant appearance on Saturday Night Live (November 3, 2008) -
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Re-live one year ago when John McCain hit bottom--with Fey mocking Palin to his face on 'SNL.' http://bit.ly/yDka4
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View All John McCain SNL Questions (361) | Ask a QuestionDo you trust John McCain to make important decisions about the future of the Internet? (8 Answers)No, he's not someone who lives and dreams for the future of Internet. He isn't someone who uses the Internet and is one of those people who might believe AOL ... read moreWhere can I find photos of John McCains son, Jack McCain meeting President Obama? (1 Answer)You can find pictures and a video of Barack Obama and Jack McCain hugging here: http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/05/22/obama.mccain/ read moreSince the NYT didnt retract their story, does that mean Vicki Iseman and John McCain did have an affair (2 Answers)No. The NYT has always maintained that the story was always about McCain's relationship with lobbyists and that any implication of an affair was a minor portion of the article, ... read more
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