Sarah Palin On SNL

  • 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.

  • Why Sarah Palin on SNL?

    1. McCain campaign needs a humor boost, and he has previously appeared on SNLNewsday: "SNL:" Fake Palin to Meet Real Palin? (October 7, 2008)
    2. NBC would like the ratings boostNewsday: "SNL:" Fake Palin to Meet Real Palin? (October 7, 2008)

  • Quotes

    "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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