2008 Woodie Awards
Fallon moves on to new career stepping stone
Samantha Selvaggio
Issue date: 5/1/08 Section: A & E
"Saturday Night Live's" favorite funny-man Jimmy Fallon is making his way up the comedy ladder.
The late night star has been asked to sign on to become heir of the Conan O'Brien show.
Much like Fallon, O'Brien also started out as a writer for "Saturday Night Live." When NBC offered the comedic writer a slot in their late-night line-up, SNL boss Lorne Michaels signed up to produce "Late Night with Conan O'Brien."
Jimmy Fallon has left his mark on "Saturday Night Live," leaving a bittersweet feeling for some to see him go.
"For me it's Jimmy Fallon's writing that makes me enjoy "SNL" as much as I do. I think he is hysterical and it's going to be weird not seeing him on there and anticipating what he'll bring to the table," said sophomore Liz Bilotta.
Fallon has been a regular on the infamous "SNL" since 1998 and has naturally made some connections with his viewers.
Junior Alissa Milillo has been an avid "SNL" fan since she could remember.
"Jimmy Fallon would be great for the show because he is such a funny guy and has a real talent for making people laugh," said Milillo.
Jimmy Fallon has not only contributed to "SNL" as a writer sketch-comedy, he has also dabbled in the film aspect of entertainment.
Along with his unsuccessful attempt at a Blockbuster hit in 2005, "Fever Pitch," he is currently appearing aside actress Sienna Miller in "Factory Girl" and an indie comedic drama, "Eliot Rocket."
Freshman Emily Raymond said she enjoyed "Fever Pitch" being that she is a Boston Red Sox fan.
"I'd like to see Jimmy Fallon in another movie or especially on late night TV; he'd definitely do a great job and attract a lot of viewers."
So whether he is on the big screen or making a fool of himself on late night TV, Jimmy Fallon is all about good times and good fun with good people.
The late night star has been asked to sign on to become heir of the Conan O'Brien show.
Much like Fallon, O'Brien also started out as a writer for "Saturday Night Live." When NBC offered the comedic writer a slot in their late-night line-up, SNL boss Lorne Michaels signed up to produce "Late Night with Conan O'Brien."
Jimmy Fallon has left his mark on "Saturday Night Live," leaving a bittersweet feeling for some to see him go.
"For me it's Jimmy Fallon's writing that makes me enjoy "SNL" as much as I do. I think he is hysterical and it's going to be weird not seeing him on there and anticipating what he'll bring to the table," said sophomore Liz Bilotta.
Fallon has been a regular on the infamous "SNL" since 1998 and has naturally made some connections with his viewers.
Junior Alissa Milillo has been an avid "SNL" fan since she could remember.
"Jimmy Fallon would be great for the show because he is such a funny guy and has a real talent for making people laugh," said Milillo.
Jimmy Fallon has not only contributed to "SNL" as a writer sketch-comedy, he has also dabbled in the film aspect of entertainment.
Along with his unsuccessful attempt at a Blockbuster hit in 2005, "Fever Pitch," he is currently appearing aside actress Sienna Miller in "Factory Girl" and an indie comedic drama, "Eliot Rocket."
Freshman Emily Raymond said she enjoyed "Fever Pitch" being that she is a Boston Red Sox fan.
"I'd like to see Jimmy Fallon in another movie or especially on late night TV; he'd definitely do a great job and attract a lot of viewers."
So whether he is on the big screen or making a fool of himself on late night TV, Jimmy Fallon is all about good times and good fun with good people.
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