Amy Poehler Leaving "Saturday Night Live" After Election

Mens Vogue:

No matter what happens in November, Amy Poehler's impersonation of Hillary Clinton on Saturday Night Live will be remembered as one of the high points of the 2008 election. Bossy, bouffanted, totally absurd, Poehler's send-up helped earn her an Emmy nomination, the show's first supporting actress nod in 30 years. It also managed to steer the political debate, lure Clinton onto SNL -- excavating her sense of humor in the process -- and give her campaign some much-needed oxygen. McCain and Obama may be safe from an Amytation, but their Secret Service details are feeling the heat: The Massachusetts-born Poehler delights in tormenting the grim-faced agents whenever the candidates make cameos. "They're pretty badass and super secret, and they just love it if you give them a nickname," she says. "Like, just call 'em Foxtrot, or like, Hey, Fireball. What's up, Danger Mouse?"

But after seven seasons on Saturday Night Live, she'll anchor her final Weekend Update later this fall and start filming a new mockumentary series for NBC from the producers of The Office. "It's gonna be really hard -- Boyz II Men hard -- to say goodbye to yesterday," Poehler says. "SNL was dangerous, late-night, last-minute, and star-studded, but like any good drug, you need to know when to put it down."

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Comments

[jobimbom]

It's amazing what that gal's accomplished. And with just one leg!!!

[CocteausTwin]

Congratulations Ms. Poehler. I have enjoyed your work.

[ChiGuy]

After Tina Fey left, there was only ONE reason to watch SNL: Amy Poehler.
Now, they'll have to pull some spectacular guest hosts and musical acts out of the blue to get me to even THINK of tuning-in.

[votehillary2012now]

I agree. Will be sad but I am still excited for this season. I am sure cameos will continue on in the future as they always do so let not your hearts be troubled! lol

[yngcelt]

As long as it's not more professional athletes. I find it physically painful to watch some overpaid, overhyped jock trying to be funny on TV. It's like watching the Magic Johnson show all over again.

[GrainOSand]

Congratulations to Amy Poehler on her success, may she continue to find joy and fulfillment in her career.

The mention of the G. C. Cameron song Hard to say Goodbye made me think about what for many growing up in America stands as a bittersweet tale of coming of age in America. Some may have never seen Cooley High, which was about a high school on the North side of Chicago near the infamous Cabrini Green housing complex. It is one of my favorite movies and I share the climax here as part of that conversation Mr. Obama says America needs to have concerning race. The realities presented in the movie are real for some Americans. Poverty, hope, gangs, drugs, joy and camaraderie, tragedy, dilapidated schools, hard working parents, distracted and disillusioned youth, violence unchecked, corrupt cops, and do nothing politicians making plenty of promises and delivering much less. This America still exists. It is not my reality but it continues to hold my concern.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XDYIDwuUeg&feature=related Death of a local kid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jENvGec4xmU&feature=related A friend says goodbye

[SailFree]

That's a shame! She wasn't very good at doing Hillary, but in other ways she's a delight.

[DieHardObamaSupporter]

Well wishes Amy! Also, Congratulations on your new addition.

[KCFreedom]

SNL hasn't been consistently funny since Dana Carvey, Mike Myers, & Phil Hartman (RIP) left.
Yep, that's a LONG time.

She can surely find greener pastures elsewhere.

I can't believe they keep the show going. Friends of mine call it the "sleeping pill".

I will look forward to some political skits through this election season. Then turn it off after the first skit.

[Bluejay00234]

She will be missed.

[Rigagli]

Her impression was terrible. She didn't nail the voice, not even close.

[HeevenSteven]

I agree completely. She's great otherwise, even in this role she's funny, but not a good impression at all.

[strangebee]

While she's quite funny... I enjoyed her much more without her doing the news on SNL and even more so before on Upright Citizens Brigade.

[RaraAvis17]

I just love Amy Poehler! She's so great on SNL - So many good people have come from that show. I wish her the best! I can't wait to see the Arnett baby!! How fun to have them both for parents! Ha!

[jhoughton1]

I don't know the child, I do wish her luck. I tuned in to see how Tina Fey handled Palin, and she was so spot on, but Poehler failed to capture even one tiny thing that said, "Hillary Clinton," she just stood there and said the lines. Maybe her talents lie elsewhere.

[fistbump]

Poehler has been cast in The Office spinoff.

[Coattails]

She is probably my favorite comedian they have.

I'll definitely buy the "best of" DVD of hers when they make it.

[ZingoBonMot]

She'll be making a comeback in 2012.

[CocteausTwin]

But H won't.