Movies & TV - Nov. 9, 2009
OnMedia: Yes, "V" was inspired by the Milwaukee Art Museum
One of the men behind ABC's "V" confirms that Santiago Calatrava's structure on Lake Michigan is the inspiration for the interior of the Mothership on the show ... Local broadcasters win regional Emmys ... and Taylor Swift provides the best "Saturday Night Live" of the season.
Tags: abc, v, santiago calatrava, steve pearlman, adam horwitz, brian gotter, brad hicks, susan boyle, taylor swift, saturday night live

Arts & Entertainment - March 9, 2009
Fallon follows "Late Night" debut with Pabst gig
Jimmy Fallon is a funny guy and stand-up is where he excels. So, check him out when he arrives at The Pabst Theater, Saturday, May 16 for an 8 p.m. gig.
Tags: Fallon, Saturday Night Live, Late Night, Conan O'Brien, Pabst Theater

Arts & Entertainment - Dec. 8, 2008
Video of the Day: Poehler back as Hillary on "SNL"
Pregnancy prompted Amy Poehler to leave "Saturday Night Live" in the heart of the political season, but she returned last weekend to reprise her role as the Secretary of State designate.
Tags: snl, saturday night live, amy poehler, hillary clinton

Politics - Nov. 3, 2008
Video of the Day: Affleck takes on Olbermann
Sen. John McCain turned in an amusing turn on the final "Saturday Night Live" before the presidential election, but Ben Affleck's over-the-top portrayal of MSNBC's Keith Olbermann was the highlight of the show.
Tags: countdown, msnbc, keith olbermann, saturday night live, ben affleck

Politics - Nov. 3, 2008
McCain's character re-emerges in final days of race
Desperation has brought out a side of John McCain that didn't really become him. Though it's easy for Democrats to forget it, McCain made two moves at the end of the race that showed his true colors.
Tags: mccain, election, obama, saturday night live

Arts & Entertainment - Oct. 21, 2008
Video of the Day: Palin visits "Saturday Night Live"
With two weeks until election day, many major questions remain. For example: If the Republicans lose, what will happen to "Saturday Night Live" and Tina Fey's dead-on impression of Sarah Palin?
Tags: sarah palin, tina fey, lorne michaels, Saturday night live

Politics - Oct. 6, 2008
Video of the Day: SNL's take on the VP debate
In case you missed it, here is a look at Tina Fey reprising her role as Sarah Palin on "Saturday Night Live" presented its take on Palin's vice presidential debate with Joe Biden.
Tags: saturday night live, tina fey, sarah palin, joe biden, queen latifah, gwen ifill

Politics - Oct. 2, 2008
Video of the Day: Gearing up for the Veep debate
Millions of Americans will watch the vice presidential debate tonight between Delaware Sen. Joe Biden and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. Whatever happens, you can bet that the folks at "Saturday Night Live" will have fun with the proceedings this weekend.
Tags: palin, biden, tina fey, saturday night live, vice presidential debate

Arts & Entertainment - Dec. 18, 2007
Remembering Chris Farley
It has been 10 years since Chris Farley died, but the Madison native -- and Marquette grad -- lives on in our memories.
Tags: chris farley, saturday night live, chris rock, tom farley, jr., adam sandler, marquette

Music - Oct. 6, 2007
Spoon drummer talks Summerfest, SNL and song requests
The first thing Spoon drummer Jim Eno says during his phone interview with OnMilwaukee.com is, "I really love Milwaukee."
Tags: spoon, britt daniel, jim eno, ga ga ga ga ga, summerfest, pabst theater, ryan adams, saturday night live, eric uecke, cactus club

Arts & Entertainment - Sept. 23, 2007
OMC 2007 fall TV preview
Here at OMC, we admit we're not professional TV critics. But we do think we watch a fair amount of good television, and there are a bunch shows we don't want to miss.
Tags: tv, the office, curb your enthusiasm, the simpsons, saturday night live, Friday Night Lights, Nanny 911, Hell's Kitchen, lost, jericho, 30 rock, scrubs, premieres