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September 27, 2013 04:30 pm GMT
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The History of 'Weekend Update' Anchors on 'SNL'
When you tune in to the season premiere of Saturday Night Live on Sept. 28, "Weekend Update" will have a new face at its news desk: Cecily Strong.
The actress will co-anchor alongside Seth Meyers until February 2014 when he is slated to take over for Jimmy Fallon on NBC's Late Night
Stepping into the role of a "Weekend Update" anchor is no small honor, as the segment is SNL's longest-running sketch. Strong follows in the footsteps of some of comedy's biggest names, including Tina Fey, Norm MacDonald and Amy Poehler
Travel back in time with the "Weekend Update" anchors who made SNL history. Read more...
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