Tina Fey Says Her Sarah Palin ‘SNL’ Sketches Were a ‘Fair Hit’: ‘If it’s Not True, it Will Not Be Funny’
Variety • 4/19/2026
Summary
Tina Fey reflected on her "Saturday Night Live" sketches featuring Sarah Palin, stating they were a "fair hit" and emphasized that "if it’s not true, it will not be funny." This reflection took place at History Talks, a speaker series celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States, produced by the History Channel and Comcast NBCUniversal.
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