Every 'Weekend Update' Anchor in the History ofSaturday Night Live

Mar. 15, 2025

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.Photo:Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

In addition to the myriad of iconic sketches that have come out ofSaturday Night Live,viewers have come to look forward to one particular segment from the show: the “Weekend Update.”

Debuted inSNL’s premiere season, the staple segment offers a satirical take on the news and often parodies current events. Original cast memberChevy Chasefirst took the seat back in 1975, bringing his sarcasm and deadpan humor to the segment.

From Chevy Chase toColin JostandMichael Che, see every “Weekend Update” anchor in the history ofSaturday Night Live.

01of 16Chevy Chase: 1975 to 1976Chevy Chase in 1975.Herb Ball/NBCU Photo Bank/GettyIt all started with Chevy Chase.An original cast member, the comedy legend created the role with writer Herb Sargent and sat in the seat for theyear he was atSNL.

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Chevy Chase: 1975 to 1976

Chevy Chase in 1975.Herb Ball/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty

Herb Ball/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty

It all started with Chevy Chase.

An original cast member, the comedy legend created the role with writer Herb Sargent and sat in the seat for theyear he was atSNL.

02of 16Jane Curtin: 1976 to 1980Jane Curtin in 1977.NBCU Photo Bank/GettyAnother original cast member,Jane Curtinstepped into the role following Chase’s exit. She would helm the satirical news segment solo for a year.

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Jane Curtin: 1976 to 1980

Jane Curtin in 1977.NBCU Photo Bank/Getty

NBCU Photo Bank/Getty

Another original cast member,Jane Curtinstepped into the role following Chase’s exit. She would helm the satirical news segment solo for a year.

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Jane Curtin and Dan Aykroyd: 1977 to 1978

Jane Curtin and Dan Aykroyd in 1977.NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty

NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty

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Jane Curtin and Bill Murray: 1978 to 1980

Jane Curtain and Bill Murray in 1978.Fred Bronson/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

Fred Bronson/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

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Charles Rocket: 1980 to 1981

Charles Rocket in 1980.Alan Singer/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty

Alan Singer/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty

It was briefly changed to “SNL Newsbreak” and “Saturday Night News” in the years that followed, with several cast members taking a turn at the desk.

06of 16Dennis Miller: 1985 to 1991Dennis Miller.Al Levine/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty"Weekend Update" officially made a comeback in 1985 with Dennis Miller at the helm. Part of the big return was the fact that Michaels had returned as executive producer to the show.Miller would serve as a “Weekend Update” anchor until 1991 and was the longest to have held the position until Seth Meyers.

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Dennis Miller: 1985 to 1991

Dennis Miller.Al Levine/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty

Al Levine/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty

“Weekend Update” officially made a comeback in 1985 with Dennis Miller at the helm. Part of the big return was the fact that Michaels had returned as executive producer to the show.

Miller would serve as a “Weekend Update” anchor until 1991 and was the longest to have held the position until Seth Meyers.

07of 16Kevin Nealon: 1991 to 1995Kevin Nealon.Al Levine/NBCU Photo Bank/GettyHaving featured on the show for nine seasons,Kevin Nealonis among theSNLmembers with longer tenures. However, though he was on the show from 1986 to 1995, he only served as “Weekend Update” anchor for three seasons.

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Kevin Nealon: 1991 to 1995

Kevin Nealon.Al Levine/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty

Al Levine/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty

Having featured on the show for nine seasons,Kevin Nealonis among theSNLmembers with longer tenures. However, though he was on the show from 1986 to 1995, he only served as “Weekend Update” anchor for three seasons.

08of 16Norm MacDonald: 1994 to 1997Norm MacDonald in 1995.Al Levine/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via GettyNorm MacDonaldtook over as “Weekend Update” anchor from its milestone 20th season in 1994 to season 23 in 1997. He was on the show for a total of five seasons before he was fired.

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Norm MacDonald: 1994 to 1997

Norm MacDonald in 1995.Al Levine/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

Al Levine/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

Norm MacDonaldtook over as “Weekend Update” anchor from its milestone 20th season in 1994 to season 23 in 1997. He was on the show for a total of five seasons before he was fired.

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Colin Quinn: 1998 to 2000

Colin Quinn in 1998.Mary Ellen Matthews/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

Mary Ellen Matthews/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

10of 16Tina Fey and Jimmy Fallon: 2000 to 2004Tina Fey and Jummy Fallon in 2001.Mary Ellen Matthews/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via GettyThe new millennium saw a lot of changes atSaturday Night Live.One of the biggest being thatTina Feybecame the first female head writer of the show and one of the most notable “Weekend Update” anchors. She co-anchored the mainstay segment withJimmy Fallonfrom 2000 to 2004.

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Tina Fey and Jimmy Fallon: 2000 to 2004

Tina Fey and Jummy Fallon in 2001.Mary Ellen Matthews/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

The new millennium saw a lot of changes atSaturday Night Live.One of the biggest being thatTina Feybecame the first female head writer of the show and one of the most notable “Weekend Update” anchors. She co-anchored the mainstay segment withJimmy Fallonfrom 2000 to 2004.

11of 16Tina Fey and Amy Poehler: 2004 to 2006Tina Fey and Amy Poehler in 2004.Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via GettyThe magic of Tina Fey andAmy Poehlerfirst came to light when the two besties co-anchored “Weekend Update” together after Fallon left. The first two women co-anchors would bring the laughs for two years before Fey also left to lead30 Rock.

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Tina Fey and Amy Poehler: 2004 to 2006

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler in 2004.Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

The magic of Tina Fey andAmy Poehlerfirst came to light when the two besties co-anchored “Weekend Update” together after Fallon left. The first two women co-anchors would bring the laughs for two years before Fey also left to lead30 Rock.

12of 16Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers: 2006 to 2008Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers in 2009.Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via GettyAfter Tina Fey’s exit, another pal joined Poehler at the big desk: Seth Meyers. He had been on the show as a writer since 2001 before he got promoted to co-head writer and co-anchor in 2006.

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Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers: 2006 to 2008

Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers in 2009.Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

After Tina Fey’s exit, another pal joined Poehler at the big desk: Seth Meyers. He had been on the show as a writer since 2001 before he got promoted to co-head writer and co-anchor in 2006.

13of 16Seth Meyers: 2008 to 2013Seth Meyers in 2008.Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via GettyAfter wrapping her seven-year stint to become Leslie Knope onParks and Recreation, Seth Meyers became the lone anchor of the segment from 2008 to 2013, breaking Miller’s record for the longest-serving “Weekend Update” anchor.

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Seth Meyers: 2008 to 2013

Seth Meyers in 2008.Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

After wrapping her seven-year stint to become Leslie Knope onParks and Recreation, Seth Meyers became the lone anchor of the segment from 2008 to 2013, breaking Miller’s record for the longest-serving “Weekend Update” anchor.

14of 16Colin Jost and Cecily Strong: 2013 to 2014Seth Meyers and Cecily Strong.Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via GettyCecily Strongjoined Seth Meyers at the “Weekend Update” desk in season 39 in 2013, a year after she began what would become an 11-year stint on the hit show.

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Colin Jost and Cecily Strong: 2013 to 2014

Seth Meyers and Cecily Strong.Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

Cecily Strongjoined Seth Meyers at the “Weekend Update” desk in season 39 in 2013, a year after she began what would become an 11-year stint on the hit show.

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Cecily Strong and Colin Jost: 2014

Colin Jost and Cecily Stron in 2014.Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

Like Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, Seth Meyers leftSNLin pursuit of another venture — to host his own late-night talk show.

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Colin Jost and Michael Che: 2014 to Present

Colin Jost and Michael Che in 2024.Will Heath/NBC via Getty

Will Heath/NBC via Getty

source: people.com