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Friday, November 14, 2008

Chris Elliot's Daughter Joins SNL

Abby Elliott, Michaela Watkins join 'SNL'

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Abby Elliott (left) and Michaela Watkins join "SNL" this Saturday. NBC photos

“Saturday Night Live,” feeling the loss of Tina Fey and now Amy Poehler, has added two women to its roster—Abby Elliott and Michaela Watkins.

“SNL” bypassed Second City to find the pair, instead dipping into the talent pools of the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater and the Groundlings Theater.

Snlmichaela Elliott, the daughter of onetime Letterman sidekick Chris Elliott and granddaughter of veteran comic Bob Elliott (of “Bob and Ray” fame), is from Wilton, Conn. She worked at the improv theater founded by Poehler, L.A.’s Upright Citizens Brigade Theater. She also trained at the Groundlings Theater in L.A. According to reports, she does impressions of Drew Barrymore and Chicagoan Joan Cusack.

Michaela Watkins was born in Syracuse, N.Y., and raised in Boston, NBC says. She is a Groundlings Theater alum as well, and has appeared on CBS’ sitcom “The New Adventures of Old Christine,” where she played Matthew’s girlfriend (right).

Will "SNL" continue to pull in ratings now that it's without Tina Fey's Sarah Palin? Can they bring the funnies like Poehler? Tune in Saturday, when both women debut, Paul Rudd hosts and Beyonce performs.

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