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Fred Armisen and dozens more recount their SNL auditions for the New York Times
Saturday Night Live / TV / Video

Fred Armisen and dozens more recount their SNL auditions for the New York Times

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyAugust 22, 20131

“The rest of it — the actual audition — is a blur. And that’s a good sign. Because the best things in your life, I …

First look: Montreal’s New Faces Characters, 2013
Reviews / Video

First look: Montreal’s New Faces Characters, 2013

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyJuly 26, 2013July 26, 20132

If the atmosphere at the New Faces Characters showcase at Montreal’s Just For Laughs feelsĀ a bit more heightened than in years past, it’s likely because …

Supercut of SNL actors breaking character
Saturday Night Live / TV

Supercut of SNL actors breaking character

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyJuly 25, 2013

From my friends at Slacktory, here’s a new supercut of old Saturday Night Live sketches in which one or more of the actors break character, …

Jason Sudeikis announces his SNL retirement on Late Show with David Letterman
Saturday Night Live / TV

Jason Sudeikis announces his SNL retirement on Late Show with David Letterman

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyJuly 25, 2013July 25, 2013

We thought we knew Jason Sudeikis had performed for his last time as a regular cast member on Saturday Night Live back in May. But …

TV / Uncategorized / Web series

Funny Weird Facts About the Funny Ha-Ha 2013 Emmy Nominations in Comedy

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyJuly 22, 2013

The Emmys love Louis C.K. Louis C.K. this year earned more Emmy nominations for an individual in a single year than anyone before him with …

Jack Handey returns with novel new videos, new novel, “The Stench of Honolulu”
Books / Web series

Jack Handey returns with novel new videos, new novel, “The Stench of Honolulu”

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyJuly 12, 2013

After four years away from the spotlight, Jack Handey is back, and for the first time ever, he has formed his “Deep Thoughts” into enough …

Bill Hader, John Solomon and Rob Klein comment on cut SNL sketch with Justin Bieber, “Song For Daddy”
Saturday Night Live / TV

Bill Hader, John Solomon and Rob Klein comment on cut SNL sketch with Justin Bieber, “Song For Daddy”

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyJune 26, 2013

Here’s one more treat from the season of Saturday Night Live that just ended, complete with one bonus look from recently departed cast member Bill …

Hot In Cleveland to air LIVE episode to TV Land on June 19, 2013
TV / Uncategorized

Hot In Cleveland to air LIVE episode to TV Land on June 19, 2013

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyJune 5, 20132

If Betty White’s hosting gig on Saturday Night Live seems too distant of a memory for you already, then just wait another couple of weeks. …

Before SNL: The Lonely Island’s history with MTV, FOX and Comedy Central
Audio / TV / Uncategorized

Before SNL: The Lonely Island’s history with MTV, FOX and Comedy Central

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyMay 31, 2013May 31, 20132

Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taconne were childhood friends in Berkeley, Calif., who went off to separate colleges before reuniting and forming The Lonely …

SNL #38.21 RECAP: Host Ben Affleck, musical guest Kanye West (season finale and goodbyes for Fred Armisen, Bill Hader)
Saturday Night Live

SNL #38.21 RECAP: Host Ben Affleck, musical guest Kanye West (season finale and goodbyes for Fred Armisen, Bill Hader)

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyMay 20, 2013May 28, 2013

As the thirty-eighth season of Saturday Night Live comes to a close, it’s time to say goodbye to longtime cast members Fred Armisen and Bill …

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