Title: A Comprehensive Oral History of ‘Weekend Update’ on ‘Saturday Night Live’
This article chronicles the origins and evolution of the “Weekend Update” segment on “Saturday Night Live,” featuring interviews with many of its renowned anchors, including Chevy Chase, Jane Curtin, Dennis Miller, Colin Quinn, Tina Fey, and current anchor Colin Jost. The article describes how “Weekend Update” began in the early days of SNL in 1975 as a mere three-minute news parody, but grew into one of the most beloved segments and plays a pivotal role in the show’s weekly success. The piece also dives into the unique challenges of being an anchor on the show’s often unpredictable live broadcast, as well as examining the ways that the segment has become integral to the SNL identity.
WordPress Tag Format: “Weekend Update,” oral history, Saturday Night Live, Chevy Chase, Jane Curtin, Dennis Miller, Colin Quinn, Tina Fey, Colin Jost.
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