For 2009 years, people have come together around this time to remember the birth of a little baby called Jesus. For almost that long, SNL has come together around this time for the last 35 years to remember the birth in there own special way. Wheather it's Gumby's Christmas special or the introduction of the newest Christmas treat Schweddy Balls, SNL has roasted Christmas like a plump turkey. To honour the Christmas season, SNL will be writing another chapter on to there Christmas legacy with a best of Christmas 2-hour specialpalooza.

To host this special will be none other than Kristen Wiig's most beloved character of all time Gilly. Gilly will be dancing and strutting the stage as she introduces some of SNL's most classic sketches. Gilly won't be the only one manning the helm for the night, as soon to be Oscar hosts Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin will be stopping by to introduce some of there classic sketches.

What do you all think. Should the hosting right be going to Gilly? Is 2 hours too long for a Christmas special? Would they have been better off sticking with the special they did in 2002 with Tina Fey and Jimmy Fallon? Let your voice be heard here!

The special will air Thrusday the 17th from 8:00-10:00.

radaronline.com — NBC says it will not fire new Saturday Night Live cast member Jenny Slate for dropping the F-word during the show's season premiere on Saturday night. [...]

The Creative Art Emmy winners were announced today and our friends at MADtv and SNL have taken home the golden statues once again. SNL was up for eight awards tonight, and MADtv was up for two.

SNL and 30 Rock star Tina Fey received her first ever Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series Emmy for her work as former governor Sarah Palin in the Saturday Night Live Presidential Bash 2008.

The Motherlover himself, Justin Timberlake also took home the Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series statue for his work on the penultimate episode of last season.

SNL alum Jimmy Fallon's Late Night beat out Saturday Night Live's website for Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media - Nonfiction.

In a heated battle for Outstanding Makeup For A Multi-Camera Series Or Special (Non-Prosthetic), it was MADtv that was victorious over SNL (among others) for Episode 1405. Congratulations to MADtv's makeup artists for continuing to take home the gold for their work. Too bad it'll be their last...

MADtv and SNL were also nominated for Outstanding Hairstyling For A Multi-Camera Series Or Special, but ultimately lost out to Dancing with the Stars. SNL also lost out in Outstanding Lighting Direction (Electronic, Multi-Camera) For Variety, Music Or Comedy Programming and Outstanding Art Direction For A Multi-Camera Series.

MADtv History Lesson: Since it's creation, MADtv has been nominated for twenty-three Emmys. First nominated in 1999, MADtv has won five. In 2001 they took away Outstanding Hairstyling for a Series. In 2005 they won Outstanding Costumes for a Variety or Music Program. 2006 saw two wins, again in Outstanding Costumes and in Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics (Wonderfully Normal Day). 2009's Outstanding Makeup Emmy is their last.

The Primetime Emmys will take place September 20, 2009. Kristen Wiig and Amy Poehler are both nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. Poehler was previously nominated in 2008, this is Wiig's first nomination. "Motherlover" lyricists Akiva Schaffer, Jorma Taccone, Andy Samberg, and Justin Timberlake are nominated for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics. SNL is also up for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series.

Welcome to the return of the Rapid-Fire Appearances – September 2009 Edition, covering most things SNL and MADtv for the month of September. For the sake of time/space/preference, I have decide to focus on current/recently departed SNL cast members and for the few busy MADtv cast members.

To kick things off, let’s look into the lives of our former MADtv stars.

Orlando Jones’ latest film, “Beyond a Reasonable Doubt” is in limited release September 11th. To coincide with the release, Jones is appearing on BET’s “The Wendy Williams Show.” Also look out for Orlando in the upcoming John C. Riley movie “Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant” this October.

September 18th marks the opening of Steven Soderbergh’s “The Informant!” with Matt Damon. As previously reported by Planet Sketchcom (in an article unable to be found by yours truly) Andrew Daly and Arden Myrin make appearances in the film. Per Arden’s Twitter, her part isn’t big enough to warrant any press or talk shows. Arden continues to make the rounds on Chelsea Lately as a roundtable guest, most recently appearing on September 9th.

Fans of Mad Men may have noted that Crista Flanagan returned as Lois. It’s unclear if we’ll see her pop up again, but rest assured, she’s still employed with Sterling-Cooper.

Fresh off baby number two, Nicole Sullivan returns to her hit Lifetime series "Rita Rocks" October 5th.

Dipping into the waters of SNL, our recently departed Casey Wilson and her writing partner June Diane Raphael come off the success of their 2009 movie “Bride Wars” with 2010 lady comedy “Ass Backwards,” with previous SNL co-star Kristen Wiig slated to appear.

Kristen Wiig currently appears in Mike Judge’s “Extract,” which has been receiving less than stellar reviews. Her next movie role is as Malice in Wonderland in Drew Berrymore’s upcoming directorial debut, “Whip It,” alongside 2007 host Ellen Page. For those of you with HBO, Kristen will also appear in Jason Schwartzman’s “Bored to Death,” which premieres September 20th.

Amy Poehler’s NBC comedy “Parks and Recreation” found its way to DVD yesterday, and the second season begins next Thursday, September 17th. Amy will be hitting the New York morning talk circuit on the 16th, visiting both the “Today” show and “The View.”

Though I’m mostly ignoring the older cast members, it’s worth mentioning that SNL original Chevy Chase’s new show “Community” has been added to NBC Comedy Thursdays, and has positive buzz surrounding it. If it’s a hit remains to be seen, as it premieres the same night as “Parks and Rec.”

Apatow-favorite Bill Hader will appear on “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien” on the 11th to promote the September 18th opening of his movie “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.” Also voicing characters in the movie are fellow cast mates Will Forte and Andy Samberg.

For those looking to see a movie recently released, look out for a couple SNL-ers in the following:

• Tina Fey voicing a character in “Ponyo.”
• Tracy Morgan voicing a character in “G-Force.”
• Fred Armisen in “Post Grad.”
• Will Ferrell and Rob Riggle in “The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard.”
• Casey Wilson in “Julie and Julia.”
• Mike Myers in “Inglorious Basterds.”

SNL returns September 26th with host Megan Fox and musical guest U2.

Should you find any other SNL/MADtv appearances for the month of September newsworthy, feel free to post them. My personal philosophy is that if said cast member hasn’t appeared on the show since 2000 but are still relevant in the entertainment industry, perhaps they’re “too big” for Planet Sketchcom. They have escaped the throngs on sketch comedy and are stars in their own rights. But if you want the world to know that Shrek Forever After and Iron Man 2 are coming out soon, feel free to post it. I have mad love for all cast members, I just prefer to focus on those who need the publicity. Except Jimmy Fallon. Jimmy Fallon never deserves publicity.

ew.com — An SNL insider is denying a fast spreading rumor that Kristin Wiig has been named co-anchor of Weekend Update alongside Seth Meyers. [...]

examiner.com — The film began shooting last month with a script written by lead actor 'Saturday Night Live's' Will Forte, along with Jorma Taccone and John Solomon. [...]