"SNL" Recruits Two Second City Alums for New Season
Sep 8, 2012
by Sadie Gennis


"SNL" is adding two new faces. Aidy Bryant and Tim Robinson are slated to join the sketch comedy series for its upcoming 38th season, The Comic's Comic reports.

Both comedians are veterans of the legendary Chicago improv troupe Second City, which boasts a hefty list of "SNL" alums, including Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.

Bryant is also a member the musical improv group Baby Wants Candy.



Robinson and Bryant were recruited in the wake of Kristen Wiig, Andy Samberg and Abby Elliott's departures. Jason Sudeikis' future on the show remains unclear.

"SNL" premieres its 38th season Saturday, Sept. 15 on NBC with host Seth MacFarlane and musical guest Frank Ocean.

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Saturday-Night-Live-Season38-Cast-Aidy-Bryant-Tim-Robinson-1052795.aspx

"SNL" Adds Three Featured Players
Sep 10, 2012
by Liz Raftery


Out with the old, in with the new!

Three alums from the improv comedy troupe Second City will be joining the cast of "SNL" as featured players this season, NBC announced Monday.



As previously reported, Tim Robinson and Aidy Bryant will come on board this season. Monday's announcement also included the casting of Cecily Strong. In addition to performing at Second City, all three have studied and performed at the iO improv theater in Chicago.

The new players are the latest batch of Second City alums to join the "SNL" cast. Others include Bill Hader, Tina Fey and Chris Farley.

http://www.tvguide.com/News/SNL-Adds-Featured-Players-1052821.aspx