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While the big news with “Weekend Update” probably had to do with Colin Jost predicting SNL50 would be a petri dish ... and the “Point/Counterpoint” sketch that accompanied it decades ago.
The Weekend Update 'SNL50' segment helmed by Bill Murray featured former cast members Bobby Moynihan, ... referring to a 1979 “Point/Counterpoint” segment on Weekend Update.
Former Weekend Update anchor Bill Murray returned to Saturday Night Live on the show’s 50th anniversary special to list his top 10 anchors — none of whom were the man next to him, Colin Jost.
In a pre-planned comedy bit, Murray presented his list of the top ten Weekend Update anchors from the past five decades—notably excluding current anchor Colin Jost, who was standing beside him.
Murray teased current “Weekend Update” host Colin Jost throughout the segment, making him think he would be ranked No. 1. NBC. Colin Quinn took the No. 10 slot, with Kevin Nealon coming in at ...