Amy Poehler Returns to SNL
Amy Poehler reunited with her former Weekend Update co-hosts Tina Fey and Seth Meyers for a "Joke-Off" with Colin Jost and Michael Che.
As a former cast member, Poehler brought old-school vibes to the show, creating fresh character-driven pieces and massive ensemble opportunities for the whole cast.
- Poehler took a commanding comedic lead in almost all the ensemble pieces.
- The episode gave multiple chances to feature the season's five newcomers.
- Jane Wickline made her first sketch appearance of the season, along with several subsequent appearances.
A night of massive ensemble pieces, with Amy taking a commanding comedic lead in almost all of them.
Amy Poehler is extremely funny and comfortable on stage and live TV, fully understanding the SNL machine.
Author's summary: Amy Poehler returns to SNL with Tina Fey and Seth Meyers.