And just how glorious has Weekend Update been sinceChevy Chase created it forthe very first episode of SNL? During Curtin's tenure as host, she opened each Weekend Update segment with Roger Grimsby's "Here now, the news" sign-on, and closed with Chase's "That's the news. ET), to recall the moments that stand out from his six years behind the Update desk. 2nd Dennis Miller: Hey, lighten up, CaptainHairdo. Travis Kelce Gets Coached by Heidi Gardner for SNL, Travis Kelce Channels His Inner Indiana Jones, Weekend Update: Biden Meets with Zelenskyy in Ukraine, the Oscars' Crisis Team, Weekend Update: Harvey Weinstein and R. Kelly's Prison Sentences, NBA Slam Dunk Contest, Weekend Update ft. James Austin Johnson and Heidi Gardner, Weekend Update: Gina Bianchi on the Joys of Motherhood, Weekend Update: Bill Walton on LeBron James and the Lakers, Jack White: Taking Me Back/Fear of the Dawn (Live), Woody Harrelson Is Ready to Host Saturday Night Live, Woody Harrelson Takes a Trip Down SNL Memory Lane, Weekend Update: U.S. Fallon left to pursue a film career in 2004, and was replaced by fellow cast member Amy Poehler as co-anchor, giving the sketch its first two-woman anchor team. No point in being angry or sad for me for something Im genuinely happy about! Thats the news, and I am outta here! Christopher Guest took over as the main anchor of "Saturday Night News" from late 1984 to mid-1985, during the second half of the 10th season of "SNL.". After Dax Shepard asked her about her musical chairs relationship situation. The anchor position changed hands frequently under Dick Ebersol, executive producer of SNL from 1981 to 1985. And the New York City Board of Education isconsidering a cucumber curiclem curriculum inorder to teach students how to use condoms. I think I have a picture of that somewhere. [cheers and applause] Isnt theresome way we can demonstrate these things on those babycorns you get at Thai restaurants? , Singer Sinead OConnor this week told journalistMarcelle Clements that she has a preference for blackmen. Seth Meyers replaced Tina Fey as Amy Poehler's "Weekend Update" co-anchor when she left "Saturday Night Live" in 2006. Things you buy through our links may earnVox Mediaa commission. "SNL NewsBreak" rebranded as "Saturday Night News" from 1982 to 1985. Breaking down the contenders in the seasons most unpredictable Oscar race. Dennis Miller: Thank you. Black guys fight better. A running gag of this era was Bobby Moynihan's portrayal of Snooki from Jersey Shore. On September 11, 2014, it was announced that comedian and SNL writer Michael Che would replace Cecily Strong as the new Weekend Update anchor. [20][21][22] For the duration of this tenure, Strong stayed to the right side while Jost went to the left. Oh, Loosey! Nealon had a three-year stint at the Update desk before requesting his departure, as he felt his time behind the desk was drawing away from other acting opportunities on the show. Chase would go on to start SNL as a writer, actually creating Weekend Update, but then became a part of the cast during rehearsals. Two different executive producers would take over SNL from 1981 to 1985, changing the name of Weekend Update to SNL NewsBreak and then Saturday Night News. In 1985, however, Lorne Michaels would return to the SNL throne bringing back the popular Weekend Update with new talent Dennis Miller behind the news desk. Fallon ended each Weekend Update sketch by throwing his pencil at the camera and cheering if he managed to hit it. Quinn stepped down from Weekend Update after 19992000, when he left SNL at the end of the season. Dennis Miller Weekend Update Anchor Mike Myers Various Kevin Nealon Various Chris Farley Various Tim Meadows Various Chris Rock Various Julia Sweeney Various A. Whitney Brown Various Al Franken Stuart Smalley Adam Sandler Various Rob Schneider Various (as Robert Schneider) G.E. . Im not saying it was Candide. The first night I did Update you know, youre kind of in low-level shock when you do that gig. Prior to the final episode of the season, Jean Doumanian and most of the cast, including Rocket, were fired. Jean Doumanianhad become the new producer of the show and touted Rocket as the future of sketch comedy. Dennis Miller: All right, all right. 2nd Dennis Miller: [spoken] Hey, what thehells a bob-tail, cha-cha? Curtin would share the desk twice with Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray, respectively but Curtins staying power was solidified by her ability to play the role of a straight news journalist in the face of outlandish appearance by the likes of John Belushi and Gilda Radnor. Anouncer: And now, "Weekend Update", with anchorperson Dennis Miller. Charles Rocket, who spent time working as a real news anchor in Colorado and Nashville before he joined the cast of "Saturday Night Live," served as the anchor of "Weekend Update" during season 6 from 1980 to 1981. Beginning October 25, 2008, Meyers anchored the segment alone with Poehler still being credited, but not appearing. While the hosts usually remained neutral towards the news, Miller put his own political spin on it to hilarious results. a complete ranking of Weekend Update anchors, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Seasons 17-19 (1991-1994) Following Miller's departure, Kevin Nealon was installed as anchor. Rocket's final appearance was on the penultimate episode of the season, airing on March 7, 1981, and hosted by Bill Murray. One of the most frequent guest correspondents during Macdonald's run was Joe Blow (played by Colin Quinn), a blue-collar guy who would rant about things that bother him. Due to COVID-19 issues, the December 18, 2021 episode was filmed with no audience and a limited cast and crew. He can be fed on. Yeah, listen guys, Im goin into Hell. Following his departure, Strong was teamed up with Colin Jost for the remainder of the season, but the rookie co-anchors failed to find their footing. , In the Persian Gulf this week, some of the U.S. Armysoldiers were tricked into selling their M-1 tank fora bag of, quote, magic sand. The the soldiersnow plan to trade an Apache helicopter for some magicwater because without magic water, the magic sandjust wont work. 3rd Dennis Miller: Dont be a big pain in the assJust sing the freakin songHo! Fey exited in 2006to write and produce her own Emmy-award winning show, 30 Rock. [applause] Victoria Jackson: Thank you, Dennis! Now, Ive gotta spend therest of my life trying to live up to vegetables. Norm Macdonald, whom Chase called "the only other guy who did [the segment] funny,"[13] took over the role for Season 20. Good evening, and what can I tell you? With Cecily Strong no longer anchoring Weekend Update, she now reprises characters like The Girl You Wish You Hadn't Started a Conversation with at a Party and Cathy Anne, a woman with a southern accent who hits on Michael Che. RELATED: Older leading men when they were young. You realize how bright the lights are. When it was Poehlers time to leave the show, Meyers became the first solo anchor since Colin Quinn. Amy Poehler replaced Jimmy Fallon as Tina Fey's "Weekend Update" co-anchor when he left "Saturday Night Live" in 2004 the first time two women starred in the segment together. So to be sitting at the Update desk when he pulled that board up, it was a great joy for me and, indeed, he got to Best Supporting [laughs]: Nobody cares. My God, when I watched this bit at home, I never thought Id get to be here.. Nealon had perhaps the most straight-laced demeanor of anyone to helm the desk he actually sounded just like a legitimate news anchor. 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Dennis Miller Weekend Update Anchor Mike Myers Various Kevin Nealon Various Chris Farley Various Chris Rock Various (credit only) Julia Sweeney Various A. Whitney Brown Self G.E. I can take this guy. Not fun. Can Anyone Predict Whos Going to Win Best Supporting Actress? In arelated story, the Anti-Qaddafi Libyans Living in Chadsaid that their new album, We are the Anti-QaddafiLibyans Living in Chad will be out in late January. Norm Macdonald, Dennis Miller and Kevin Nealon gave their pal the business in a Weekend Update reunion. Like, we aint got nothing. Poehler returned on both the February 18, 2012, and May 18, 2013, episodes to perform "Really!?! Miller opened the segments by saying "Good evening, and what can I tell ya?" His short-lived talk show deserved a far better fate. Miller, who has become a regular on Fox News' The O'Reilly Factor, did appear in a montage of Weekend Update clips, but he did not show up in person. In one of the show's most well-known segments called "Weekend Update", Dennis appeared regularly as an . Lorne Michaels had stated that there would be six more episodes of Weekend Update Thursday; however, the spring 2010 episodes were scrapped. Fun Fact: Meyers won an Emmy in 2011 for helping write the musical opening to an episode hosted by Justin Timberlake. Go to show page. Miller brought a certain cynical wit to the position that viewers had never seen before. The segment is featured in the 2006 film Man of the Year in which Robin Williams appears on Weekend Update alongside Poehler and Fey. Fun Fact: She wasnt just straight on-camera: Curtin didnt agree with the drug-culture perpetuated by some of the early cast members. Jon . Starting with the October 4, 2014, episode hosted by Sarah Silverman, each anchor tells at least one extended joke per segment. What can I get you?. Well, Im Steve. Dick Ebersoltook over the program until 1985. Quinn became MacDonalds replacement behind the news desk and memorably began his first night by stating: Have you ever gone to a bar and found that your favorite bartender was replaced with a guy named Steve? -pause- Well I'm Steve, what can I get you?" b>Music Intro: Instant Karma by JohnLennon. Those individuals (denoted in italics) are also listed below. I thought, Well, this guys exhibiting a limp on the Serengeti. Okay, Quak-a-po-keek-ko-quawk. A total of 32 people have anchored the Weekend Update desk. Rocket signed off each week by saying "Good night and watch out.". ..Dennis Miller..Chris RockTom Arnold..Chris FarleyRoseanne Arnold..Victoria Jackson, Music Intro: Dance to The Music, Sly & the Family Stone. Fallon would become the announcer for the Weekend Update intro for the next few seasons. celebrity-mocking gag (retitled "Really!?! Be the first to rate this post. He comes up in one of the first newscasts to do the Pathological Liar. Al Franken, whose history with SNL dated back to 1975, had been lobbying to replace Nealon as Weekend Update host. In 2005, Horatio Sanz filled in for Tina Fey alongside Amy Poehler at the "Weekend Update" news desk when Tina took a break from "Saturday Night Live" to welcome her first child, daughter Alice. Weve got romance, breakups, emotionally loaded dumplings this episode has a little bit of everything! On September 27th, well see if Che and current anchor, Colin Jost, will be able to pick the pieces up and help restore Weekend Update back to full glory. He would often make Macdonald uncomfortable and always ask when they were "gonna go for a beer together," to which Macdonald would always end up turning him down. The new anchor was Dennis Miller, who remained in the chair for six years, the longest run for a solo Weekend Update anchor. Miller left in 1991. 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But, like, they said our tattoo was on our butt, and that is a lie! Surprisingly, it's the only time two men have anchored the segment together. Fun Fact: Chase started off every edition of Weekend Update with the line, Good evening, Im Chevy Chase and youre not, which was inspired by New York news anchor Roger Grimsby. Can I get a jalapeo to suck on?. View all posts by Don Roy King. He certainly never pandered. [Dennis demonstrates] [applause]. Roseanne Arnold: We dont have anything left. Although he doesn't get nearly the same level of recognition as other "Weekend Update" hosts, Dennis Miller was one of the segment's longest-lasting and most memorable anchors. All Three Dennis Millers: Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way Babe!Oh, what fun . 1.4Weekend Update(1985-present) 1.4.1Dennis Miller (1985-1991) 1.4.2Kevin Nealon (1991-1994) 1.4.3Norm Macdonald (1994-1997) 1.4.4Colin Quinn (1998-2000) 1.4.5Jimmy Fallon and Tina Fey (2000-2004) 1.4.6Tina Fey and Amy Poehler (2004-2006) 1.4.7Amy Poehler and Horatio Sanz (2005) 1.4.8Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers (2006-2008) The real-life besties served as co-anchors for seasons 30 and 31 until Tina left "SNL" in 2006. In 1994, he asked to be removed from the news desk to pursue other characters. Dennis Miller2nd Dennis Miller Dana Carvey3rd Dennis Miller Tom Hanks. Shoots Down Chinese Spy Balloon, FBI Searches Biden's Beach House, Weekend Update: Milly Pounds and Shirty on the British Monarchy, Weekend Update: Punxsutawney Phil On Seeing His Shadow, Weekend Update ft. 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During the 20072008 season, two previous hosts returned to the Weekend Update desk for one-off appearancesChevy Chase, as "Senior Political Correspondent" and Tina Fey, as "Special Women's News Correspondent". Our tattoo is right here.. [ indicates the small of her back ]. On May 12, 2013, NBC announced that Seth Meyers would become the new host of Late Night in 2014, succeeding Jimmy Fallon, who would take over as the new host of The Tonight Show. Tom Arnold: [ grabbing Roseanne ] Were ready to fight! 2nd Dennis Miller: Hey, chill out, MitchMiller! With Seth and Amy" segments. Whats Next for Convicted Sex Criminals Harvey Weinstein and R. Kelly? Weve got them on live remote from California. After weeks of mounting tension, a million dollars atstake, and the World Chess Championship on the line,Garry Kasparov went berserk yesterday, took off all ofhis clothes and yelled, Yahtzee! [applause] Thank you. The best musical instrument is a love triangle. He would then scribble nonsense on his script, sometimes throwing it into the air. Norm will be missed terribly." Macdonald was scheduled to be in the New York Comedy Festival lineup in November. Roseanne Arnold:Its fine, honey. Offscreen, he was one himself. For example, he joked that "A down-and-out O. J. Simpson has decided to go back to doing what he does best: killing people." Vulture recently did a complete ranking of Weekend Update anchors, and coming in at No. All Three Dennis Millers: [singing]Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleighBabe!Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh[simultaneously running their hands through theirblow-dried hair]Dashing through the snow[snow begins to fall from above], 2nd Dennis Miller: In a one horse opensleigh, All Three Dennis Millers: Laughing all the way [simultaneously doing Dennis trademark high-pitchedha haaa laugh]. Dennis Miller: Guess what, folks? So then I get hired a little later. His first edition of Weekend Update began with "Have you ever gone to a bar and found that your favorite bartender was replaced with a guy named Steve? 1.1M views 3 years ago Former Weekend Update anchors Norm Macdonald, Dennis Miller and Kevin Nealon visit David Spade to interrupt his monologue and reminisce about their time on "SNL." Dennis Miller: Okay now, a $35 million lawsuit, why? Jennifer Coolidge wins big at the Screen Actors Guild Awards all her best moments, See which stars are celebrating their 40th birthdays in 2023. Cheers andapplause.] On the debut episode of the sketch comedy show, Chase rolled out Weekend Updatealong with co-writer Herb Sergent, but Chases version of the segment came to an end when he left the following year. Colin Quinn took over as the sole anchor of "Weekend Update" during the second half of season 23 in early 1998. [18] For the third episode of Weekend Update Thursday, Seth Meyers anchored solo. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Moynihan displays a certain attraction to Meyers, who makes fun of the general attitude of the cast members of Jersey Shore as well as Snooki's own personal attributes. Then I did my first one, and Im not saying it was Candide, but I got out alive, did okay, got a couple of laughs. How are you guys? Guys! And third, and most importantly, didyou see Blue Lagoon? Hall was removed from the anchor position halfway through the 198384 season. By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive email correspondence from us. with Seth and Amy", in which the pair lambast celebrities for lack of common sense. Mikhael Gorbachev, this week, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, which includes a reward of more than $700,000. Be the first to rate this post. So far, this era features many appearances from cast members playing some version of themselves, most notably Pete Davidson and Leslie Jones. Subsequently, she replaced him when he left in the fall of 1976. During the seventh season of "Saturday Night Live," "Weekend Update" rebranded as "SNL NewsBreak" with Brian Doyle-Murray serving as the main anchor. On October 13, 2018, former cast member/Weekend Update anchor Seth Meyers hosted the show for the first time since taking over hosting Late Night, and he returned to Weekend Update for the first time since he left the show, in a segment called "Really?!? [ she topples over Tom and kisses him uncontrollably, as they roll over one another ]. Don Pardo V/O: And, now, "Weekend Update" withanchorperson, Dennis Miller! [ screen goes blank ] Did I just see what I think I saw? Lovitz tells me he has this character called the Pathological Liar. Would love your thoughts, please comment. 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Chevy Chase (1975-1976) Michaels, who also produces Late Night, hinted at Meyers potentially dropping in as Weekend Update co-anchor, noting that Meyers's Late Night will not tape on Friday nights. Miller brought a political slant to Weekend Update, a preclude to his HBO Dennis Miller Live program that ended each episode with an homage to Weekend Update.. Tom Arnold: [ lifts his shirt near his butt and points to the small of his back ] This is not our butt, Dennis! Jane Curtin took over "Weekend Update" in 1976 after Chevy Chase left "Saturday Night Live" during its second season. CLIP 11/19/88. Igot enough peer pressure. SNL's version featured Curtin and Aykroyd as debaters, with each making personal attacks on the other and their positions; a common pattern had Aykroyd announcing the topic, followed by Curtin making an opening statement, with Aykroyd retorting "Jane, you ignorant slut" and Curtin replying "Dan, you pompous ass".[3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]. He and Curtin would be the last WU anchors of the early Lorne Michaels era.. Dennis Miller: This week, General Norman Scwartzkoff got into some hot water, speaking to the West Point cadet corps. Tom Arnold: I got in the taxi and went for treatment! [1], Weekend Update was created by original anchor Chevy Chase and SNL writers Herb Sargent and Al Franken,[2] and it appeared on the first SNL broadcast on October 11, 1975. Fun Fact: When notorious jerk-face Chevy Chase returned to host an episode of SNL in season 3, he and Murray got into a fight backstage. Cut to: I dont get hired, Jon gets hired, and they wanted him to do the news. Nothing a soldier likes more in the middle of the desert than a big steaming bowl of chili, huh? David Spade faced a tough crowd Monday during his monologue on "Lights Out.". Al Franken: Thanks, Dennis. Welcome! Im not a sketch guy, he is, [but] those little nuances. Dennis Miller: All right, bring up the newguy. I felt like I was above the Grand Canyon in a helicopter.. New York Mayor David Dinkins has approved a new plan to pay a $5,000 reward to anyone willing to snitch on someone who may have cheated on their taxes. I remember thinking, Well, Ill feel out the rest of the people and see what theyre bringing to the game. This September Lorne Michaels announced he was taking Strong off of desk duty and replacing her with former SNL writer and Daily Show correspondent Michael Che. In an effort to diminish further misunderstanding,Jewish and Catholic leaders met at the Vatican thisweek to begin a dialogue. For more information on cookies including how to manage your consent visit our, This video is not available in your location. As of the 202122 season, Jost and Che are the longest tenured Update anchors in the show's history, with Jost becoming the longest running Weekend Update anchor on October 23, 2021,[24] and Che rising to second place on January 29, 2022.[25]. Here are some of thedialogue excerpts: You did, too, kill Him. We didnot. Did, too! Did not! The two groups hopeto reach an agreement sometime next century. Rocket is notable as being the only Weekend Update anchor to have experience as a real news anchor, having served as anchorman at KOAA-TV in Pueblo, Colorado, under his birth name Charles Claverie and WTVF Nashville under the name Charles Kennedy.