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She’s a Thanksgiving Turkey and you’re going to eat this up

I couldn’t resist posting this very funny Vanessa Bayer (C’04, Bloomers) SNL bit from last weekend with Josh Hutcherson. Logline: A family is shocked when a turkey girlfriend joins them for Thanksgiving dinner. Highlight of bit begins at 1:27. Favorite line: “I didn’t know your girlfriend was a g-ddamn turkey” Happy Thanksgiving everyone! As you’re […]

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She’s killing it on SNL

Vanessa Bayer (C’04, Bloomers) is killing it on SNL this season from her Miley impressions to Jacob the Bar Mitzvah boy, but just wanted to highlight one of her other recurring bits from this past Saturday’s show (with host Lady Gaga). I LOVE this Spotlightz Acting Camp bit mostly because we all know kids who […]

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Penn Alumni You Should Know About: Vol. 11

[ssba] Check out these 16 Penn alumni making news in Hollywood! TV Joan Harrison (Bloomers) has just been named SVP Scripted Programming and Development at Asylum Pictures, according to Deadline. The former literary agent will be responsible for the production company’s miniseries and limited series projects. Congrats Joan! Mark Cronin (ENG ’86, Mask and Wig) […]

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Penn Alumni You Should Know About: Vol. 10

[ssba] It’s that time again for some more Penn Alumni You Should Know About! These alums are so cool that it’s spooky. So grab some candy and enjoy this treat of a post. No tricks required.

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A Penn alum produced this comedy. Surprised?

Would you be surprised that a Penn alum produced the soon-to-be released film Jewtopia? : ) Penn alum Courtney Mizel (W’95, Bloomers) produced the film adaptation of the L.A. stage production of Jewtopia and it is being released in theaters and on demand on 9/20. The premise in a nutshell is the story of a gentile […]

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Penn alum is a “pretty cool” presenter at MTV’s VMAs (VIDEO)

Did you see Vanessa Bayer (C’04, Bloomers) present as her Miley Cyrus alter ego on last night’s VMAs? Check it out after the jump! Unfortunately the clip was removed, but enjoy this animated gif: I wonder if last night’s cringe-worthy Miley performance will remain topical enough for a sketch on SNL’s September 23 season premiere…?

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