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Amy Poehler Reflects On ‘SNL’ Sketches That Had “An Expiration Date,” Says “Best Thing” Comedians Can Do Is “Learn From Mistakes”

Amy Poehler reflected on the culture of comedy at 'SNL' during her time at the late-night show, saying that some sketches have aged poorly.

Amy Poehler reflected on the culture of comedy at Saturday Night Live during her time at the late-night show, saying that some sketches have aged poorly. The Parks and Recreation star then referenced SNL50: The Anniversary Special, in which the long-running series wanted to have its nostalgic cake and eat it, too, owning up to the stereotypes it perpetuated in the past. In a send-up of awards-show “in memoriam” segments, a tuxedoed Tom Hanks soberly took the darkly lit stage to “take a moment to remember those who we’ve lost.

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