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Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) looks at his wife Franni Bryson, before walking to the Senate chamber to announce his resignation on December 7, 2017 on Capitol Hill. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images/AFP)
July 23, 2019, 8:33 am
Al Franken says he ‘absolutely’ regrets resigning over sexual misconduct claims
7 current or former senators who called for their colleague to step down now say were wrong to do so, but Gillibrand says she has no regrets
By AP
In this December 1, 1977, file photo, comedian Gilda Radner appears on the set of 'Saturday Night Live,' in New York. A documentary about the comedian kicked off the 17th Tribeca Film Festival. (AP Photo/Ron Frehm, File)
April 19, 2018, 1:47 pm
In ‘Love, Gilda,’ Radner is indeed lovable. The film — not so much
Opening this year’s Tribeca Film Festival, docu is a loving testament to a great 20th century comedian, but lacks the nuance and depth of its star
By Jordan Hoffman
This photo from February 16, 2016, provided by OSN, shows actors taking a 'selfie' at the end of OSN's "Saturday Night Live Arabia," show in Cairo, Egypt. (OSN via AP)
February 13, 2018, 10:06 am
Egypt bars Arabic version of SNL over ‘ethical violations’
Regulator censors local adaptation of US satire show for ‘sexual expressions, phrases, and gestures which are not suitable for viewers’
By AFP
Bari Weiss at her desk in The New York Times office in Midtown Manhattan. (Josefin Dolsten)
February 5, 2018, 3:09 am
How NYT editor Bari Weiss found herself at the center of the #MeToo debate
A recent transplant from the Wall Street Journal, the 33-year-old op-ed writer is causing waves with her willingness to defy the consensus on both the left and right
By Josefin Dolsten
Natalie Portman brought back 'Natalie Raps' segment during second time hosting 'Saturday Night Live' (YouTube)
February 4, 2018, 2:13 pm
Natalie Portman drops sequel vulgar rap video on SNL
The Israeli-American actress revisits her rhymes with Andy Samberg while hosting ‘Saturday Night Live’
By Tracy Frydberg
Ruth Bader Ginsburg at an event at the Temple Emanu-El Skirball Center in New York City, September 21, 2016. (Michael Kovac/Getty Images via JTA)
January 22, 2018, 10:53 pm
Ruth Bader Ginsburg likes how she’s portrayed on ‘SNL’
Drawing on actress’s catchphrase for her character, US Supreme Court justice says she would like to say ‘Gins-burn’ to her colleagues
By Josefin Dolsten
US Senator Al Franken speaking during the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. July 25, 2016.(AFP PHOTO / SAUL LOEB)
November 21, 2017, 5:19 pm
Past ‘SNL’ performers, staff voice support for Al Franken
36 women sign statement saying Minnesota senator, an alumnus of the show accused of sexual misconduct, is a ‘dedicated family man’
By AP
Sen. Al Franken participates in a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on hurricane recovery efforts in Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands, on Capitol Hill November 14, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images/AFP)
November 17, 2017, 3:26 am
Sen. Franken faces ethics probe after accused of groping woman
Former comedian welcomes investigation as lawmakers swiftly condemn his actions against radio host
By AP
A photograph released by Leeann Tweeden on November 16, 2017, which shows her sleeping on board an aircraft, with Al Franken shown reaching out as if to grope her breasts (Twitter)
November 16, 2017, 7:42 pm
Radio anchor says Al Franken groped, forcibly kissed her
Senator and former SNL writer apologizes to Leeann Tweeden, though he claims he doesn’t remember 2006 incident
By AP and TOI staff
Andrew Silow-Carroll
November 7, 2017, 11:22 am
Andrew Silow-Carroll
How bad was Larry David’s Holocaust joke?
The SNL monologue violated the comedian’s sacred duty to be funny
Varda Spiegel
November 6, 2017, 1:36 pm
Varda Spiegel
Larry David’s pathetic SNL Holocaust humor
The Curb Your Enthusiasm creator’s jokes moved Jew-haters to laughter and Holocaust survivors to tears
Actress Sarah Silverman participates in a Tax Day protest in New York City, April 15, 2017. (AFP/Stephanie Keith/Getty Images)
October 27, 2017, 6:45 am
Sarah Silverman seeks common ground, giggles in new series
Jewish comedian’s ‘I love you, America’ looks to help country drop defenses, bridge divides and get a little silly
By Lynn Elber
Israeli 'Wonder Woman' star Gal Gadot hosts 'Saturday Night Live,' October 7, 2017. (Screen capture: Daily Motion)
October 8, 2017, 8:26 am
With Hebrew monologue, Gal Gadot debuts as SNL host
Opening long-running late-night show, ‘Wonder Woman’ star says the writers tried to have her eat hummus in every sketch
By TOI staff
Israeli actress Gal Gadot arrives at the premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures' 'Wonder Woman' at the Pantages Theatre on May 25, 2017, in Hollywood, California. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images/AFP)
September 22, 2017, 4:46 pm
Gal Gadot to host Saturday Night Live episode next month
Following success of ‘Wonder Woman,’ Israeli actress to star on October 7’s SNL, with musical guest Sam Smith
By TOI staff
Actor Alec Baldwin (L) and producer Lorne Michaels, winner of Outstanding Variety Sketch Series for 'Saturday Night Live,' attend the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Governors Ball on September 17, 2017, in Los Angeles, California. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images via JTA)
September 18, 2017, 7:39 pm
Lorne Michaels wins with SNL at 2017 Emmys
Ezra Edelman takes home award for ‘O.J.: Made in America’; industry pays tribute to those who died, including Carrie Fisher and Zsa Zsa Gabor
By JTA
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