December 6th, 2010
12:14 PM ET
'SNL' gives WikiLeaks the TMZ treatmentWikiLeaks founder Julian Assange may be one of the most controversial men in America but he helped "Saturday Night Live" score its best ratings this season, reports Deadline.com. This weekend's opening sketch featured cast member Bill Hader as Australian Assange, introducing his latest scandal-sleuthing project, "WikiLeaks: TMZ." "Hello, America, I'm Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, and I've taken over your airwaves," announces Assange as he interrupts a speech by President Obama (Fred Armisen). "This week, my organization released thousands of classified cables, revealing embarrassing details about the international diplomatic community. The leaks did not inspire revolution as I had hoped so tonight I present a new WikiLeaks, where the leaks are even more embarrassing and the details are even more sordid." That project is "WikiLeaks: TMZ." Assange is then seen in a newsroom a la "TMZ" host Harvey Levin with his team informing him of the latest scandals they've captured on camera. Among the gems: Muammar Gaddafi (Armisen) leaving a Libyan restaurant with his sexy Ukranian nurse (Kristen Wiig), who reveals that she's also a prostitute; Afghanistan president Hamid Karzai claiming he doesn't take bribes as his briefcase splits open and cash spills out; and Hillary Clinton (Vanessa Bayer) exiting a car in a skirt, which reveals that she's not wearing underwear. Before launching into "SNL's" signature "Live from New York…" and introducing host Robert DeNiro, Assange reminds viewers, "No matter how I die, it was murder."
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I hope they give me a good pat down when they arrest me..it won't be a weapon in my pocket they will be feeling....It will be me "happy" to see them...hhheeeeyyy!!!!!...I am even smarter than what my mother thinks!!
Free the Leaks!!!!
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I like how we can't catch a real terrorist like Osama, so now Assange is somehow our biggest enemy. There's an old saying about when the news is bad, you take it out on the messenger...
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"OOOOOOEEEEEE, Wassup wit dat? Wassup wit dat? " I hate that skit... so boring!.... but c'mon guys, Bobby was somewhat funny in that Diddy recording studio skit. Also, I love the Vennedeci skit, it is Always hilarious with monahan.
Whats up wit dat is hilarious because it is so stupid. C'mon who doesn't love a non-speaking Lindsey Buckingham impression...
I am doing all of this is for Snooki.....because she is so thin and beautiful.
Hooray for the liberals' new hero, Assange! He hates America and is hell bent on making our country weaker and liberals love him for it! Yes, Assange takes Obama's place as the the liberals #1 hero because Obama wasn't ruining the country fast enough! Congratulations to liberals everywhere!
I feel so naughty....going "Commando" all day!!..hope my mommy isn't reading this....lol
I want to fly to the moon with Lance Bass..
The only reason I am releasing all of this information is because I have a major crush on Snooki...If she does not date me I will release information that will damage her reputation!!
Whoops, realized johnny bananas named all those folks,not riley. doing this on my mobile and it's hard to decipher. plus the traffic keeps distracting me (beeps horn).
who is this thing call SNL , who is TMZ -why people use acronyms without defining them , bafoons like me dont get it
is it a drug or medicae treatment
Riley, everyone you named is a star BECAUSE of SNL. They weren't stars to begin with. If you don't think it's funny, watch something else, they won't mind.
The problem is if Fox is wrong. Why won't anyone call(the gov has there number) and tell them and us ? Theydon't. And I can say the same about you beliving the left and the goverment.
The real problem is, i believe, that they encourage radical division of the people. Neither extremes of our partisan political system speak much truth. The way we elect our representatives needs to be changed, me thinks. Having to pick between the lesser of two evils is beyond frustrating.
Maria, you poor thing. You should leave Gomer, he's not good enough for you. Then try reading a book (not Sarah's). And please put down the tea. It's poison.
Robert Deniro wasn't bad on SNL. SNL was bad on RD. That show sucks so bad it's embarrassing to watch. A star like him on that piece of crud show and they dress him up like my gramma Shirley (may she r.i.p.) The writing is so horrible I can't believe they're still on the air. Not even close to one star on that show. Too bad. That show was once the show to watch. Eddie, Belushi, Martin, Murray, Gilda, Carvey, Meyers, Chase, Farley. Who the F are those people on that show now?? They couldn't pour me a cup a joe at starbucks right let alone make me laugh. rip snl.
That was kind of harsh. the show has had good writing lately, but Saturday's was a cowpie. You figured that they could have used his talents a bit better, but no they fumbled.
By Gilda, I think you meant Radner, since the rest of your list is last names...
I still haven't seen it. Hopefully I'll get the chance to on Hulu. I heard from people that it wasn't that funny to begin with, which is disappointing. I haven't seen very comical skits on SNL since Betty White hosted.
I like Cap 'N Crunch. And none of you..not one of you...far right wingers can stop me. Harp all you want about your false calls for stopping government intervention in our lives, except when we want to end un-imaginable pain. So my Cap'N Crunch is my Cap'N Crunch. You can't have any. You can't stop me from liking it. So there. Deal with that.
The Palin Patrol and wikileaks is onto you, my friend.
You're weird, dude!
The cia is going to go jason bourne on julian assanges ass! They'll make it look like he died in a fire or something. I bet our government already has vans outside his hideout waiting to nab him as soon as congress passes the resolution to make wiki leaks a terror group. Onvce that happens julian assange will never have existed.
No, the Guv'ment will call up Iron Man to take care of wikileaks. Mo-ron.
Right, because our government was so good at catching osama...
Assange is a hypocrite. He says secrets are never a good thing yet he won't even reveal his location.
Oh, so true. He does understand the value of keeping secrets – when his life and freedom are at stake.
SNL is still on the air? This show has been unfunny for many years and is an embarassment for Lorne Michaels. The only time it receives any attention is when the non-talented writers and players find a polictical subject and try to apply its absurd sense of humor to dimwits that still watch the show.
Go off the air or bring back the high standards of comedy that use to be the shows forte.
He's producing a show that his grandkids are supposed to find funny.....he's the Hugh Heffner of comedy: has to prove to the world that he's still "got it".
The last time SNL was funny for more than 15 minutes was when Eddie Murphy was a regular.
Opening scene was funny but that was it. Poor Robert. His acting comes from the cutting room floor. He was bad.
What's funny is how the media is ignoring all the illegal things governments around the world are currently doing to try and kill the website.
I guess it will become the new norm for government, when someone publish something you don't like just DOS their site.
Hey John these wiki leaks have seriously compromised our national security and are going to get people killed. I am all for freedom of the press too but if you think they should leave that website alone then your a moron.
Well, that is what Obama is trying to do to FOX news. He doesnt like the truth being told, so he figures just get rid of it. Freedom of Speech (and common sense) should apply to all.
I agree with Rob. Sometimes you have to use common sense along with Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Religion and....
People are just so used to getting what they want and not caring about the consequences (or atleast what the consequences used be). As a country, we don't even have a conscience or morals to go along with it anymore. Anything goes.Sad.
Riley- Really? The President dissed Fox because they are nothing but a republican propaganda machine and have been spreading misinformation. He hasn't done a single thing to try to shut them down. Get it through your head. If you think Fox speaks the truth, you are in serious need of some real perspective.
@seraphim0 and just what is CNN? Communist News Network. Fox news uncovers the lies that are told by the liberals. What is the old saying, The hit dog always yelps. Here is some real perspective: I believe that unborn babies have more rights that animals. I believe that victims have more rights than the convicted. I believe that if a person can work, he or she should and not depend on the Government. I believe in a hand up not a hand out. I believe that parents should raise their own kids, not the school system. I don't believe that you should do things just because it feels "good". Sometimes doing the right thing isn't easy. I believe you dont take what is not yours. I believe in marriage. I believe that we have border patrol for a reason and that anyone breaking the law should face the consequences. I believe that there is a God. If you don't, that's okay. I would just hope I am wrong for your sake. But see, none of these things probably matter to many people. They have lost (or never had) a moral compass.
@Riley – Wow, that's like all of my conservative friends' bios on Facebook – except you forgot the "If you like this hit the Like button" part.
@riley: is that what you really believe or is that what Fox News told you what to believe? 😛
so when people have their brainwashed ... how would they know they're being brainwashed?
riley
@seraphim0 and just what is CNN? Communist News Network. Fox news uncovers the lies that are told by the liberals. What is the old saying, The hit dog always yelps. Here is some real perspective: I believe that unborn babies have more rights that animals. I believe that victims have more rights than the convicted. I believe that if a person can work, he or she should and not depend on the Government. I believe in a hand up not a hand out. I believe that parents should raise their own kids, not the school system. I don't believe that you should do things just because it feels "good". Sometimes doing the right thing isn't easy. I believe you dont take what is not yours. I believe in marriage. I believe that we have border patrol for a reason and that anyone breaking the law should face the consequences. I believe that there is a God. If you don't, that's okay. I would just hope I am wrong for your sake. But see, none of these things probably matter to many people. They have lost (or never had) a moral compass.
I wonder if Americans would still be appluading WikiLeaks if they were releasing Nuclear Launch Codes...
Maybe you should go read exactly what wikileaks is about...... yeah..........
Exactly!
What Americans are applauding WikiLeaks? They are satirizing it, not applauding the actions.
Obama and I agree, Asange looks like a woman
Did you say "if"? Typical right wing paranoia.
Not as funny as the upcoming assassination of assange!
It must suck that it's never going to happen.
I disagree...that will be very funny!
Not really a laughing matter. Kind of pathetic how everything needs to be turned into entertainment in this country.
You're funny.
You're absolutely right, Mitchell, and it's probably the main reason most American laugh everything off and expect the world to get back to normal at any time. Even on legitimate news shows, you'll see a serious, world impacting story, followed immediately by a comical commercial. The result: people like Will.
Lighten up ! Don't like it, don't watch it !
don't be so serious. laughter is important for your well being. SNL is not CNN. so just relax, you'll live longer.
I think it's funny. If you can't laugh at yourself what can you laugh at?
It doesn't "need" to be Mitchell...it is called comic relief. The word "pathetic" applies to those who are humorless, you for instance.
Bite. Me.
It was the best part of the show! The only really funny part I think and I wouldn't say pathetic. I think the point SNL was making in doing the skit is that Mr. Assange's intent kind of backfired and wasn't as damaging. In fact, it made the State Dept look good in most aspects thatmatter.
I'm sure some of those Arab leaders that made commenst about Iran aren't laughing either.
Agreed Mitchell. More bread and circuses. Media distractions.
Pete (http://www.petethottam.com)
Sorry you don't like humor. Have fun sitting in your room with the blinds down listening to the Cure.
The TMZ skit was funny, unfortunately it was the funniest skit in the show by far. Kind of disappointing, I thought having Bob DeNiro as host would kick the writing up a notch. Nope...
DeNiro doesn't have the personality to carry a live TV show. He is a great actor, but he is one of the most boring talk show/live tv guests of all time. Watch a few of his interviews (like his last time on Jimmy Fallon) and you'll see what I mean.
De Niro has made some highly memorable films, but he is very over-rated. Just like Pacino, he's made a lot of crap between a few classics, and the classics are always gangster roles.
Gotta agree.
It was a weak show.