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Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin appeared on NBC's long-running comedy show Saturday Night Live on October 18, 2008. Her sketch followed her as she watched Tina Fey portray her in a mock press conference. Alec Baldwin, Mark Wahlberg, and Lorne Michaels also appeared in the clip.CNN: Sarah Palin to appear on SNL (October 17, 2008)
Later in the episode Palin appeared on "Weekend Update". Anchor Amy Poehler performed a rap for her. She was backed up by dancers dressed up like Eskimos and an actor playing her husband, Todd Palin.
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Fast Facts
- Sarah Palin appeared on Saturday Night Live on October 18, 2008
- Show's host: actor Josh Brolin, star of the 2008 Oliver Stone film W.
- Tina Fey has made three appearances as Sarah Palin on SNL to dateE! Online: Alive From New York, Fey's Palin Paces SNL (October 6, 2008)
- Hillary Rodham Clinton appeared with SNL satirist Amy Poehler earlier this yearCBS News: Palin To Appear On SNL? (October 6, 2008)
- MSNBC played the debate spoof six times on October 6, 2008 NewsBusters: SNBC Again Replays Palin SNL Skit Six Times (October 6, 2008)
- Top three most-popular SNL videos: Fey-as-Palin sketchesE! Online: Alive From New York, Fey's Palin Paces SNL (October 6, 2008)
- Overall ratings for SNL: up 50% over last fallE! Online: Alive From New York, Fey's Palin Paces SNL (October 6, 2008)
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"I want to be done playing this lady Nov. 5. So, if anybody can help me be done playing this lady Nov. 5, that would be good for me." -- Tina FeyE! Online: Alive From New York, Fey's Palin Paces SNL (October 6, 2008)"I love her, she's a hoot and she's so talented. It would be fun to meet her, imitate her and keep on giving her new material." -- Sarah Palin on Tina FeyCNN: Sarah Palin to appear on SNL (October 17, 2008)
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@hitRECordJoe please skewer conservatives on snl for me, thx - maybe a disaster movie where Sarah Palin is president
@LorriM | November 09, 2009 12:35 AM -
I'd like to see Sarah Palin cover Barbara Striesand songs/videos- especially "On a Clear Day I can see forever... and Russia". #lyrics #snl
@greg_a_elliott | November 06, 2009 03:28 PM -
hopes Sarah Palin selects Michele Bachmann as 2012 running mate; wants to see the resultant Tina Fey / Kristin Wiig pairing on SNL.
@spodvoll | November 05, 2009 08:37 PM -
@katyushina Now you've given my flashback of Tina Fey playing Sarah Palin on SNL?!?
@LornaSuzuki | November 03, 2009 06:26 AM
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View All Sarah Palin On SNL Questions (168) | Ask a QuestionSarah Palin Jokes (7 Answers)Here are some Palin jokes. "I know all about Iran. I ran for Mayor and then I ran for Governor! I can't comment on the Kyoto Accord as I've only ... read moreAre you planning to buy Sarah Palin's "Going Rogue"? (7 Answers)I hope that she's not talking about herself when she says 'going rogue." read moreWhy wont Meghan McCain comment on Sarah Palin in public? (2 Answers)One of the only Items I found on the subject said that Meghan said, "I don't really think I would like to look back on what happened during the election." read moreDo you believe Levi Johnston's claims that Sarah Palin tried to adopt his baby? (3 Answers)I have no problem believing it, but I'm not sure what the big deal is. Sarah Palin wanted to care for her grandchild and shield the family from any public ... read more
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