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1. www.nbc.com › nbc-insider › snl-weekend-update-hostsSNL Weekend Update Hosts Through the Years - NBC

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   • Chevy Chase (1975-1976) Chevy Chase was the first "Weekend Update" anchor. Originally hired by SNL co-creator Lorne Michaels as a writer, Chase became a member of the original SNL cast, aka the Not Ready for Prime Time Players, before the premiere.
   • Jane Curtin (1976-1980) Jane Curtin during the Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live on January 29th, 1977. Original cast member Jane Curtin was the second official “Weekend Update” anchor after Chevy Chase’s departure, and hosted solo through season 2.
   • Jane Curtin and Dan Aykroyd (1977-1978) Dan Aykroyd spent one season behind the “Weekend Update” desk, joining Jane Curtin as the segment’s first co-anchor.
   • Jane Curtin and Bill Murray (1978-1980) Weekend Update: Bill Murray's 1981 Oscar Predictions. Bill Murray took the co-anchor spot in SNL seasons 4 and 5, helming the desk alongside Curtin.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Weekend_UpdateWeekend Update - Wikipedia

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   Weekend Update was created by original anchor Chevy Chase and SNL writers Herb Sargent and Al Franken, [2]. The skit appeared on the first SNL broadcast on October 11, 1975 as the weekly "Update" to NBC News' monthly news magazine " Weekend ", hence " Weekend Update ".

4. www.biography.com › movies-tv › chevy-chase-weekendHow Chevy Chase Helped Create ‘Saturday Night Live’s ...

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   May 7, 2020 · Chase was also the first comedian to anchor the humorous take on news — but he only did the honors for 31 episodes during the show’s first two seasons.

5. uproxx.com › tv › snl-weekend-update-anchors-historyComplete History Of 'Saturday Night Live' Weekend Update Anchors

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   Sep 14, 2014 · Jane Curtin (1976-1980) When Chevy Chase was injured during a sketch in the beginning of season 2, the multi-talented Curtin stepped into the role of faux news anchor.

6. www.looper.com › 1277955 › evolution-snl-weekend-updateThe Complete Evolution Of SNL's Weekend Update Segment

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   May 7, 2023 · NBC. While Chevy Chase's reign as anchor continued beyond Season 1 and he commanded the news desk for the Season 2 premiere, his tenure didn't last long. He was absent for the following two...

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7. www.youtube.com › watchChevy Chase Tribute - SNL 40th Anniversary Special - YouTube

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   Chevy Chase Tribute - SNL 40th Anniversary Special. Kevin Nealon, Norm Macdonald, Seth Meyers and Colin Quinn pay tribute to the Weekend Update anchor who paved the way, Chevy...

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   How did Chevy Chase start 'Weekend Update'?

   • Fun Fact: Chase started off every edition of “Weekend Update” with the line, “Good evening, I’m Chevy Chase and you’re not,” which was inspired by New York news anchor Roger Grimsby. Jane Curtin (1976-1980) When Chevy Chase was injured during a sketch in the beginning of season 2, the multi-talented Curtin stepped into the role of faux news anchor.

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   Did Chevy Chase say his name on 'Saturday Night Live'?

   • “During the first five or six weeks of the show, Chevy was the only one who got to say his name,” Miller added, referring to a signature “Weekend Update” greeting: “I’m Chevy Chase and you’re not.” Jane Curtin during the Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live on January 29th, 1977. Photo: NBCU Photo Bank

   SNL Weekend Update Hosts Through the Years - NBC

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   How many episodes did chase anchored?

   • Chase was also the first comedian to anchor the humorous take on news — but he only did the honors for 31 episodes during the show’s first two seasons. In comparison, Seth Meyers anchored for eight seasons and Colin Jost and Michael Che have sat at the desk for seven and six seasons, respectively.

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   What happened to chase on 'Battlestar Gatsby'?

   • While Chase was the first big-name departure in the show’s storied history, leaving during the second season, the anchor chair he christened has become one of the most coveted seats for comedians with its famous alumni list including Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Jimmy Fallon, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.

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   Did Chevy Chase meet Rob Reiner at Monty Python & the Holy Grail?

   • The comedian was at the L.A. premiere of Monty Python and the Holy Grail when he ran into a group of friends — and, in true Chase fashion, was cracking his companions up while waiting. “One of the people near me was Rob Reiner and he was in line with Lorne,” Chase recalled in his 2007 biography I’m Chevy Chase... and You’re Not.

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9. www.grunge.com › 823387 › why-chevy-chase-was-bannedWhy Chevy Chase Was Banned From Hosting SNL - Grunge

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   Apr 6, 2022 · It may have been over two decades since Chevy Chase last hosted an episode of "Saturday Night Live," but it appears that the ban only covers guest-hosting appearances.