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Amy Poehler Talks About Doing Sketch Comedy With A Baby Bump

Josh loposer — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Despite how much Amy Poehler's baby belly added to the hilarity of everything she did on SNL last year, she's not looking forward to doing sketch comedy while pregnant again any time soon.

“It wasn’t [easy], because when you’re really that big and you’re doing sketch comedy it’s like wearing a sombrero in every scene,” Amy said during a Thursday visit to The Today Show. “It’s really hard to play different people.”

Sure, some of us might miss watching Amy do her thing -- like that amazing Sarah Palin rap -- with a pregnant belly, but it sounds like she's pretty happy to be free of the bump... as I'm sure most ladies are after 9 months.

Not to mention, Archibald "Archie" William Emerson is a lot more fun to play with now that he's out. Though he does wake up a bit on the early-side.

“He’s been up since 4 this morning, so he’s raring to go,” she explained before joking, “He had a little cup of baby coffee."

Amy and daddy Will Arnett wouldn't really let little Archie drink coffee yet, would they?

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Amy Poehler Is Back - Will Her New Show Be A Hit?

Josh loposer — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:01:00 GMT

After taking a few months of mommy leave to enjoy time with her new baby boy Archie, Amy Poeher is back at work, but not on SNL ... sniffle.

Her new show, Parks and Recreation, hits the small screen Thursday April 9th on NBC. Will it bring the funny? So far, critics can't seem to make up their minds on whether the spin-off from The Office (both share the same writers and producers) will become the instant classic that it should be. Some are hailing it as the next 30 Rock, while others are holding their noses.

As an old fan of Upright Citizens Brigade, I'm hoping new mother's return to TV will rock the rabbit ears, er, converter box.

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Will Arnett as Father of the Year?

Karl Erikson — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:37:00 GMT

Still a new dad to Archie William Emerson, now 5 months old, Will Arnett says that so far dadhood is quite fun. Will, in fact, says, "It's still very early, but I've just been nominated Dad of the Year. Well, I nominated myself."

Archie's mom, of course, is actress and comedian Amy Poehler. Even though he was born in New York City, the whole family picked up and moved to Los Angeles now that Amy is starring and filming in the new NBC show "Parks and Recreation."

Will says Hollywood fits the family perfectly. "Try and keep us off the red carpet," he says. "We go red carpet hunting!" While he'd prefer to raise Archie in New York, he's not too worried.

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Amy Poehler: I'm Like Santa Claus and Buddha

sweatpantsmom — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:20:00 GMT

Amy Poehler loves being pregnant, and believes all the extra weight is awesome. "It’s really nice. You make people happy," she says in an interview with Elle. "There’s a reason why Santa Claus and Buddha both have big bellies."

But Poehler, who gave birth to son Archie with Will Arnett last year, says it's all downhill after the birth. "As soon as you have your baby, nobody cares about you anymore. They just want to make sure you don’t sit next to them on the plane."

And it sounds like life post-Saturday Night Live isn't just gumdrops and rainbows. Of preparing for her role on her new NBC series Parks and Recreation, she jokes, "I have been pushing a rock up a hill and watching as it slowly rolls back down."

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Amy Poehler Raves About Son and New Show

Karl Erikson — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:33:00 GMT

Former SNL superstar Amy Poehler is thrilled to be a momma, and says she can't get enough of son Archie, now 2 months old. "It's amazing," Amy says. "He's a sweet boy. Archie's the best."

Amy and hubby Will Arnett welcomed Archie in October, and the couple recently showed up at the Golden Globes. She wasn't picky about her fancy Pamella Roland gown. "With a 2-month-old, it's nice that something fits."

Next month, Amy starts working on the new NBC sitcom, created by the producers of "The Office."

"We start shooting in February and it's on in April," Amy says. She describes it as "like Tina Turner in Beyond Thunderdome. I am a boss; I have an office. It's a whole different world. It's not a spin-off, it's a whole different place. The Office's Rashida Jones plays my friend."

This will be a big switch for Amy, who recently left Saturday Night Live after 7 years on the show.

As for losing her baby weight, she attributes it to never sleeping. Such is the life of a new parent.

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What Does Amy Poehler's Baby Look Like

Who Does Amy Poehler's Baby Look Like?

Sassy Smith — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:07:00 GMT

Amy Poehler and husband Will Arnett welcomed their son Archie on October 25 - so who does the little guy look like? Mom or dad? Amy's SNL co-star Will Forte can give us a hint!

Forte said of the six-week-old infant, he "is a beautiful baby." He says he's not sure who Archie looks more like, but added, "he has his own look.

"He's a really cool little kid, the cutest."

Amy said after her son was born she'd be leaving Saturday Night Live and her Weekend Update desk. Forte compared her departure like a "sister leaving to go to college. She won't be in the house anymore.

"It's like a family over there, so it's really tough to see someone go, especially somebody who meant so much to the show, but she's still in our lives!"

Amy said her final goodbye this past Saturday during Weekend Update. However, Poehler will be a working mom - she's signed on for NBC's upcoming Office spin-off which will debut in 2009.

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Amy Poehler Returns to SNL - Video

Amy Poehler Looks Fierce

Amy Poehler Returns to SNL - Video

Whit Honea — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:57:00 GMT

Amy Poehler returned to Saturday Night Live just a month after she and husband ~~Justin Timberlake~~ Will Arnett welcomed little boy Archie.

It had been reported that Poehler was leaving the program, and she is. This coming week will be her last show.

Amy's first words were in the guise of Hillary Clinton and the statement worked for both the actress and the character, "You thought I was gone, didn't you!"

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Amy Poehler Looks Fierce

trix — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 14:26:00 GMT

Amy Poehler is looking pretty darn good. The sexy new mama had her son a month ago and is already back in fighting form.

Amy attended a to do at the Natural History Museum in New York City with her hubby Will Arnett. It's a shame that she won't be returning with her talent to SNL, but I hope her new show does well. She's pretty good at dead pan humor.

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Are You There, Amy? Text ME!

HerBadMother — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:47:00 GMT

Amy Poehler is, like, one of my very biggest girl crushes. And when she did that rap? On that pre-election SNL episode? Mocking Sarah Palin while Sarah Palin sat right there? WHILE SHE WAS LIKE ELEVENTEEN MONTHS PREGNANT? That made me love her even more.

Now that the baby's here, she's no longer rappin' it up at SNL, but at least we can console ourselves with the knowledge that she's watching. And texting! Poehler's SNL costar Kenan Thompson told PEOPLE magazine that Poehler watches the show in bed with baby Archie (dad is comedian-actor Will Arnett), and sends the cast text messages.

Which, cool. Maybe she can send Seth Meyers some tips on how to be funny on Weekend Update.

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Weekend Update: Amy Poehler Gives Birth!

Sassy Smith — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:22:00 GMT

I'm guessing SNL star Amy Poehler won't be making it to Weekend Update tonight, since she's doing her own weekend update - the 37-year-old has just given birth to her first child!

Updated with details and baby's name!

According to TMZ sources, Amy has been in labor all day, but she and husband Will Arnett are now the proud parents to a son!

Amy's TV partner, Seth Myers will do Weekend Update by himself, but I'm sure he can handle it.

No other details of the birth are available yet, but we'll keep you posted.

Congrats! And although we're happy for Amy, the birth of her baby, means no more SNL (waaaa!) but last weekend she was hilarious, heavily pregnant doing her rap routine on Weekend Update, with Sarah Palin at the desk too. Check it out HERE!

*Updated* Amy and Will have named their son Archie Arnett, who was born in New York and he weighed 8 lbs., 1 oz. Their rep Lewis Kay said, "Amy, Will and Archie ar all healthy and resting comfortably."

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Sarah Silverman Is Still Doing That Baby-Making Thing With Jimmy Kimmel.

HerBadMother — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:57:00 GMT

Just when you thought that Amy Poehler and Will Arnett were comedy's last hope for creating a new race of Super! Comedians!, there comes this news: Sarah Silverman is once again (bleeping) Jimmy Kimmel.

TMZ has the video evidence, HERE.

(No, not THAT kind of video evidence. Just, you know, video evidence that they're still going out. GAWD. What dirty minds you all have.)

Let's hope they keep at it. Once the Poehler/Arnett baby pops out, where will the next baby with stellar comedy genes come from? What happens if comics stop having babies? WHERE WILL ALL THE FUNNY COME FROM?

Sarah, Jimmy - get to work.

Tina Fey Returns As Sarah Palin! Hilarious Video!

Sassy Smith — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 05:12:00 GMT

Tina Fey did such a great job portraying Sarah Palin last week on SNL, that she was back tonight by popular demand. Tina (as Sarah) did a hilarious interview with 'Katie Couric.'

Video after the jump!

Hopefully youtube doesn't remove the video - watch it quick!

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Will Arnett on Baby Names

Karl Erikson — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:21:00 GMT

Funny man Will Arnett has been kicking around baby names with wife Amy Poehler. The couple are expecting next month.

"I want to call our baby Midnight or 411," Arnett said, "I really like information, and being a night owl. It's a good fit."

Wow, I had a cat named Midnight for 14 years. I think it'd be a fitting tribute. She got lost when my family moved back from New Mexico to New York, though. Maybe it wouldn't be a good name, after all. I kinda get weepy whenever I think of Midnight. If I started tearing up every time I saw Amy Poehler's baby, that would be rough. I'm sure she's going to be a big part of the Famecrawler family in years to come.

Speaking of Poehler, she says the couple is bound for Los Angeles pretty soon. "I'll miss living in NYC," she said, "but I won't miss working in midtown during the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting."

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More Tina Fey As Sarah Palin? We Say Yes! She Says No!

Sassy Smith — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:08:00 GMT

When Tina Fey opened the SNL season portraying Alaska Governor and vp candidate Sarah Palin, it was done so well, it was like she really was Palin. Fans loved it and now we want more! However, Tina Fey might be raining on our parade...

Fey picked up a cool three trophies on Sunday night's Emmy Awards for her part in 30 Rock - Outstanding Comedy Writing, Comedy Series and Lead Actress in a Comedy - and after the show, she was approached by reporters, who gave praise and asked about her contributions.

"I think our cast is diverse and talented," said Fey.

"We've had the greatest guest stars. Alec (Baldwin) elevates the show to another level with his abilities.

She was also given props for her portrayal of Sarah Palin on the SNL season opener, and the 38-year-old actress didn't think she actually looked much like Palin, until her 3-year-old daughter Alice saw Sarah on TV.

“I was very resistant to acknowledge that there was a resemblance,” Fey said.

"But then my kid saw her on TV and said, 'That's Mommy!'"

So will Fey woo us again with a Sarah skit? She'd prefer not to.

"I want to be done playing this lady Nov. 5. So if anybody can help me be done playing this lady Nov. 5, that would be good for me."

Let's hope she's kidding. We want more Fey as Palin!

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Whit Honea — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:49:00 GMT

America's sweethearts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler graced the Emmys with their presence on Sunday night.

Tina Fey has a little girl named Alice. Amy Poehler has a little boy named Will Arnett and is currently pregnant.

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Emmys: Amy Poehler and Will Arnett

Whit Honea — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:07:00 GMT

"I'm pregnant, but good! I'm super excited."

Amy Poehler also seemed good and excited.

See what I did there. I suggested that Will Arnett made that comment and that he was the pregnant one. That's Comedy 101, people.

I know, it wasn't funny comedy. I wonder if SNL is hiring.

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Amy Poehler Crying About Everything These Days

Karl Erikson — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:33:00 GMT

Amy Poehler, 37, is perhaps the only funny piece left on Saturday Night Live and she's been nominated for an Emmy because of it. Now she's leaving after the November election to have her baby and start on a new prime-time comedy series. She sat down with USA Today recently and talked about her pregnancy.

Q: So, how's the pregnancy going?
A: Oh, my God, I'm crying at everything lately. I'm watching Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, and I was crying so hard. There's no shame in that. I'm crying at everything. The wind will blow a branch and I'm like, aw, nature.

Q: You look great.
A: You have no idea. I ate two waffles, a banana and cereal with blueberries. And that was between my two breakfasts.

Q: Will the pregnancy be written into some sketches?
A: Being pregnant and doing comedy is like wearing a giant sombrero in every scene. Everyone is just trying to pretend it's not there. It can be limiting. It gets boring. (So her belly will be hidden as much as possible.)

Q: You're shooting the new show in L.A. and it's not a spinoff ofThe Office, right?
A: The show is going to start shooting in February. We'll shoot six or seven episodes. It's the same style and from the same creators as The Office. It's going to be that similar style, another small-town setting. I'm excited about it.

Q: Any dreams for the baby?
A: I don't care if it's a girl or a boy, I want it to marry Alice Richmond, Tina (Fey)'s daughter. We'd make a lovely mother and mother-in-law of the bride.

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Live! From New York! It's NOT Amy Poehler!

Karl Erikson — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:34:00 GMT

Amy Poehler, who is major league preggers, says she'll be leaving Saturday Night Live after the November election to give birth to her first child. Poehler, 37, just did one of the most popular skits ever on Saturday, playing Hillary Clinton next to Tina Fey's Sarah Palin.

"It's gonna be really hard - Boys II Men hard - to say goodbye to yesterday," Amy says in the latest issue of Men's Vogue. "SNL was dangerous, late-night, last-minute and star-studded, but like any good drug, you need to know when to put it down."

Oh, my dear, sweet Amy. SNL hasn't been a good drug in a really, really long time. Still, you were one of the only good parts left.

And lest you think that Amy is coming back after maternity leave, forget it. She'll be gone for good. In fact, the producers of "The Office" are getting her ready for her own NBC series. She'll also continue doing voicework for her animated kids' show "The Mighty B!"

It's a sad, sad day for Saturday nights.

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Amy Poehler Proves Pregnant Women Eat Dinner

Karl Erikson — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:32:00 GMT

Funny girl Amy Poehler of Saturday Night Live was out for dinner with husband Will Arnett in New York City the other night. Poehler, 36, is big time preggo and due next month. In the meantime, if you're looking for Amy, her latest movie - Hamlet 2 - is out in theaters (and gets a 61% freshness rating over at Rotten Tomatoes). SNL's season premiere, with Michael Phelps as host, starts September 13th on NBC.

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Celebrity Blonde with a Bump - Who is She?

Celebrity Blonde With A Bump - Who Is She?

Sassy Smith — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:05:00 GMT

Well, it's more than a bump - but you get the idea. Who is the celebrity blonde who looks like she's just about ready to pop, although she's got a few more weeks yet?

More photos after the jump!

Actress Amy Poehler, met with Seth Meyers in the West Village last week. The pair star in the new film Spring Breakdown. Amy and husband Will Arnette are due in the fall with their first baby.

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Let Me Tell You How to Get to Sesame Street

Whit Honea — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:03:00 GMT

Can you believe that "Sesame Street" is getting ready to start its 39th season? Crazy, right?

Well, it's true and this year promises to be the best yet because they're going to focus more on math!

I suppose that's a good thing, but that's not really why you're reading about "Sesame Street" on FameCrawler. No, we are in it for the celebrities.

In the upcoming season we'll see some of our favorite celebrity parents (and soon-to-be), as well as some other people that I'm too lazy to Google for parental status.

Here is a quick list of some of the stars you'll find singing, rhyming and arithmeticin' this season (starts August 11th): Will Arnett, Feist, Jessica Alba, David Beckham, Heidi Klum, Brian Williams, Neil Patrick Harris, Sandra Oh, Jack Black, Jenny McCarthy, Feijoo Sisters and Jason Taylor. Impressive, isn't it?

Also of note are some of the planned sketches that build upon popular culture: "30 Rocks," "Pre-School Musical" and "Are You Smarter Than an Egg Layer," all of which sound pretty darn funny and/or eductional.

Awesome.

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Spying on the Neighbors: 4-28-08

Whit Honea — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:14:00 GMT

Go Speed Racer, go!

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Joel Madden calls Paris Hilton his sister-in-law (fametastic)

Free music from Coldplay (Perez Hilton)

Robert DeNiro is a family man (Babyrazzi)

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Amy Poehler IS Pregnant

Whit Honea — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:44:00 GMT

From the "We Told You So" files comes official confirmation from People magazine that Poehler's rep Lewis Kay has said the couple are indeed expecting and will be having a baby in the fall. This will be the first baby for Amy Poehler and Will Arnett.

That's right, we know stuff.

Isn't it exciting that Tina Fey is going to be a Baby Daddy? That's great.

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Are Amy Poehler and Will Arnett Pregnant?

Whit Honea — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:39:00 GMT

Well, not both of them, just Amy technically, but rumor is Will was involved. I'm guessing he was brought in as a closer for spooning purposes after Tina Fey did what she do, but I could be wrong.

Regardless, the rumor is that life will once again imitate art and that Amy Poehler has found herself in a motherly way.

Kudos, you crazy kids.

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Celebrity Dads Raising Money For Autism

Sassy Smith — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:10:00 GMT

I love this - celebrity dads (and some moms too!), who used their comedic talent to raise money for autism. Who was there to help raise awareness?

Last Sunday night, Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller and Chris Rock joined funnymen forces and took to the stage at New York's Beacon Theatre for "A Night Of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert For Autism Education."

The show was hosted by Jon Stewart and was broadcast live on cable network Comedy Central and featured other talents, such as: Matthew Broderick, Susan Sarandon, Tina Fey, Sarah Silverman, Will Arnett, Amy Poehler and talk show icon Conan O'Brien.

Matthew Broderick said, "It's fun to be here. I'm a fan of 94 per cent of the performers. I'm always a little nervous. I hope it goes well."

They did a show in 2006 and raised almost $ 3 million!

Keep up the good work!

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