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Rumours that comedian Rosie O'Donnell is due to play White House chief strategist Steve Bannon on
this weekend's episode of Saturday Night Live have sent social media into overdrive.
Currently experiencing its highest ratings in 22 years, what's behind SNL's resurgence in popularity?
Since debuting in 1975, Saturday Night Live has been a bulwark of the US TV landscape.
As America's longest-running comedy-sketch series, generations have grown up with
its oft-emulated brand of slapstick and satire.
But as celebrity, politics and modern living changed over the years, so too have the targets of SNL's jokes.
With the arrival of Donald Trump's White House administration, SNL has been gifted a comedy cash-cow.
Alec Baldwin's devastating portrayal of Trump triumphed with viewers when it debuted in the run-up to
last year's US Presidential Election and has since become a staple feature of the series.
Last week, Melissa McCarthy's ultra-caustic turn as White House press secretary Sean Spicer went viral
on You Tube
On social media, fans of the show are raving about its persistent jabs at the new presidency.
"This is hilarious. Comedians have never had it so easy with this admin," saidYoutube user mimi k.
"Trump made SNL 'GREAT' again!" exclaimed Steven L.
"I don't care who you voted for, that was funny as hell," added Joe Momma.
Alec Baldwin is again set to host the show this weekend.
If O'Donnell makes an appearance, then it will no doubt help boost those record viewing figures further.
Not just because she is funny, but because Saturday Night Live
strikes at the very heart of American politics.
(http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-38935410)
