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Feb 05

Bernie Sanders likely to appear on SNL with Larry David

By Associated Press

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders may be getting an up-and-close look at the man who portrays him on television: comedian Larry David.

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Nov 12

Donald Trump draws 9.3 million viewers to ‘Saturday Night Live’

By Associated Press

Last Saturday's Trump-hosted "Saturday Night Live" averaged 9.3 million viewers, according to final Nielsen figures released Thursday.

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Nov 09

Trump’s ‘SNL’ appearance wins viewers; critics call it a ‘dud’

By David Bauder, Associated Press

NEW YORK -- "Saturday Night Live" earned the expected ratings benefit of an episode hosted by Donald Trump but, given the protests and vicious panning the show received, NBC has to wonder if it was all worthwhile.

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Nov 08

‘You’re a racist!’: Watch Trump fend off mock heckler Larry David on ‘SNL’

By Frazier Moore, Associated Press

Donald Trump hadn't gotten far into his opening monologue before trouble occurred. An off-screen heckler interrupted with a cry of "You're a racist!"…

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Nov 07

Live from New York, Donald Trump set to host ‘Saturday Night Live’

By Frazier Moore, Associated Press

Amid high anticipation and sharp criticism, Donald Trump is set to step onstage in Studio 8H tonight to host "Saturday Night Live."…

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Oct 13

Donald Trump to host ‘Saturday Night Live’ in November

By Associated Press

NEW YORK -- Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump will host NBC's "Saturday Night Live" next month, calling it a "great honor."…

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Apr 26

Watch: Obama cracks jokes at White House Correspondents’ dinner

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

A presidential election just getting into gear provided President Barack Obama plenty of new material to work with on the night he describes as Washington celebrating itself.

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Feb 16

Every reference Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon made during SNL’s 40th anniversary opening ditty

By Colleen Shalby, Justin Scuiletti

During SNL 40th anniversary special on Sunday, Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon highlighted many of those witty one-liners and favorite characters during a musical cold open. We rounded them up.

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Sep 26

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Former Interns Debate Worth and Legality of Unpaid Gigs

Legally, unpaid interns can't displace regular paid workers, doing real work for no pay. So why have unpaid internships have become so pervasive? Economics correspondent Paul Solman talks to some former interns frustrated with not being paid for work duties…

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Oct 30

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Viewers Flock to Comedy Shows for Dose of Campaign Humor

Sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live has seen its ratings soar in recent weeks as viewers have tuned in to watch skits about political candidates and campaigns. SNL executive producer Lorne Michaels and head writer Seth Meyers discuss political comedy.

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