The extremely talented Tina Fey once again portrayed vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin on “Saturday Night Live” and sent the show’s ratings through the roof.
The comedienne mimicked Thursday night’s debate between Alaska Governor Sarah Palin and Democratic veep candidate Senator Joseph Biden of Delaware, who was played by SNL regular Jason Sudeikis. Guest star Queen Latifah joined the sketch as debate moderator Gwen Ifill, who repeatedly pushed her upcoming book on race and politics.
With an unprecedented early start to its ‘08-09 season, “Saturday Night Live” is capitalizing on intense interest in the presidential election. The show’s October 4th episode, hosted by Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway, averaged a 7.4 rating and an 18 percent share of the available TV viewing audience in Nielsen’s 55 metered markets, which is up 42 percent versus last season’s fourth episode.
In SNL’s VP debate spoof, Tina Fey’s portrayal of Governor Palin took center stage and delivered some devastatingly funny one-liners. “We’re gonna ask ourselves what would a maverick do in this situation, and then ya’ know, we’ll do that,” Fey-as-Palin responded when pressed on how to deal with the financial crisis.
The SNL skit also made fun of Senator Biden for his supposed friendship with Republican candidate John McCain. Sudeikis-as-Biden said, “Look, I love John McCain. He is one of my dearest friends. But at the same time, he’s also dangerously unbalanced - He’s bad at his job, and mentally unstable. As my mother would say, God love him, but he’s a raging maniac - and a dear, dear friend.”
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Tina Fey Reprises Role As Sarah Palin On ‘Saturday Night Live’
September 29th, 2008 | Posted in Politics
The extremely funny and talented Tina Fey has reprised her role as Alaska Governor Sarah Palin in the September 27 episode of “Saturday Night Live”.
The sketch makes fun of Palin’s recent interview with CBS News’ Katie Couric (played on SNL by pregnant actress Amy Poehler).
As the Republican vice presidential candidate, the “30 Rock” star was mocking Palin’s trip to New York and her comments about Russia and the $700 billion financial bailout.
Tina Fey had previously impersonated Sarah Palin on the show’s 34th season opener, standing beside Amy Poehler who played New York Senator Hillary Clinton.
Sarah Palin’s interview on “Saturday Night Live” with Katie Couric.
Sarah Palin’s interview on “CBS News” with Katie Couric.
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Tina Fey Wins Best Actress & Writer For 30 Rock
September 22nd, 2008 | Posted in Television
The extremely talented Tina Fey walked away with best actress in a comedy series and writing for a comedy series for 30 Rock on Sunday at the 60th Annual Emmy Awards.
“I’m very proud to be a writer. I wouldn’t have had any of the other jobs I’ve had if I hadn’t been a writer,” Fey gushed.
Overall, the top winners were those with the most nominations: NBC’s hit comedy series 30 Rock won seven Emmys in total and AMC’s sleek 1960s drama Mad Men took home six.
Emmys were also handed out to Glenn Close for best actress in a drama series for her performance in Damages. Bryan Cranston was named winner of the best actor in a drama award for his performance in the new series Breaking Bad. Alec Baldwin won for best actor in a comedy series for 30 Rock.
In the supporting categories, awards were given to Dianne Wiest for best supporting actress in a drama for In Treatment, Jean Smart for best supporting actress in a comedy for Samantha Who?, Jeremy Piven for best supporting actor in a comedy for Entourage and Zeljko Ivanek for best supporting actor in a drama for Damages.
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