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Amy Poehler reflected on some of the past controversial sketches on SNL, admitting, ‘we all played people that we should not have played.’ ...

Amy Poehler has admitted that some of the sketches on “Saturday Night Live” were offensive and “appropriated.” The actor and comedian hosted her former costar Will Forte on her “Good ...

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"Saturday Night Live just dropped comedy gold for its 50th season, and the laughs are absolutely next-level. From iconic comebacks to moments that broke the internet, this video takes you on a ...

Amy Poehler says comedy has an expiration date and therefore all "SNL" actors have done problematic sketches over the years.

SNL writers Jimmy Fowlie and Ceara O'Sullivan revealed the origin of the popular sketch in a recent interview with Vanity Fair, explaining that it was inspired by a very off-key wedding tribute.

Amy Poehler addressed SNL's 50th anniversary segment on problematic sketches, admitting to inappropriate character portrayals and emphasized the need to learn from mistakes.

TV Amy Poehler Calls Out Problematic 'SNL' Sketches of the Past: 'We All Played People That We Should Not Have' “Everything has an expiration date,” Poehler said of how comedy evolves.

"Saturday Night Live" alum Amy Poehler suggested that some of her characters on SNL would be offensive by today's standards.