Michael Phelps, Jerry O’Connell Host SNL, MADtv
Heads-Up: History-making Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps and Do Not Disturb star Jerry O’Connell will be providing hosting duties tonight when weekend television’s two late-night series return to open new seasons.
Tune in to NBC’s Saturday Night Live, back for Season 34 (!), at 11:29pm EST to catch Phelps in action and Fox’s MADtv, now on its 14th season, at 11pm EST for O’Connell.
SNL will also welcome music guest Lil Wayne and reportedly Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama, while MADtv will feature an election-time skit called "So You Think You Can Dance: Presidential Edition," as well as O’Connell doing an impersonation of politician John Edwards in "Viva La Cheat," a music video parody of Coldplay’s hit tune "Viva La Vida."
Baltimore is eagerly anticipating Phelps’ return home. Two separate events are planned for October 4th. One in his hometown of Towson, MD and then a big celebration, including other MD Olympic athletes, down at Fort McHenry. For details go to http://www.baltimore.org/phelps.