SNL’s ‘Weekend Update’ To Air Special Editions For The Conventions

[misterhighwasted]

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_578d776ae4b0c53d5cfaaf35

SNL’s ‘Weekend Update’ To Air Special Editions For The Conventions
Satire when we need it most.




The “Weekend Update” co-anchors will present special segments during the conventions. Both men have impressive resumés: Colin Jost (left) previously was a co-writer for “Saturday Night Live,” while Michael Che served as a correspondent on “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart.”
The “Saturday Night Live” satirical news sketch “Weekend Update” will join forces with MSNBC to provide two segments of comedic relief amid the frenzy of the political nominating conventions this month.

“Weekend Update” co-anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che will head the first of the two programs on MSNBC around midnight on July 20, after Republican National Convention coverage wraps up, NBC News said in a release Monday. The second special edition will air at the same time on July 27, following the Democratic National Convention events.

On the days their shows air, Jost and Che will also join NBC’s “Today” show as special correspondents.

Jost was already spotted interviewing people in Cleveland on the first day of the RNC.

[MattP]

1. Jon Stewert and Colbert and Bill Maher for me

SNL kinda lost me

[misterhighwasted]

2. Me too until the Hillary/Bernie skits this year.

That was funny stuff & stayed in generally good tasteful humor.
This should be interesting to watch. I'll have a look at what the SNL duo have to offer up. But yes, Colbert & Stewart will be #1 must see tv.

[pinboy3niner]

3. These guys are great!

Watch and learn, grasshopper.

[Skittles]

4. just that picture made me LOL

[pinboy3niner]

5. I know what you mean

It evokes a lot of funny moments.

[Skittles]

6. I imagine them thinking: RNC = Comedy Gold