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Chris Parnell Chats About SNL, '30 Rock,' Lindsay Lohan, Will Ferrell & More

February 12th, 2009 11:32am EST Post a comment

In the circles I run in, "Ooh, now that's a hot lead" is something I hear quoted by my friends quite often, really, for any reason or occasion. It's just one of those things. Of course, this is one of Chris Parnell's lines

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Thu Feb 12 2009 12:32:00 By: zombiefightsshark (

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You nailed it, talking about him being so memorable in small roles. It would be really interesting to see him get the opportunity to tackle more of a lead part. Anyway, great interview, as always!

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Thu Feb 12 2009 12:56:17 By: Mike Ryan (

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@zombiefightsshark: I agree. i have wondered that, too
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@grimoneus: Thanks for the kind words!

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Thu Feb 12 2009 13:23:01 By: Sinbad (

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That was a HOT lead! I loved Merv the Perv, as well, AND the Kirsten Dunst rap!
He's such a stealthy performer, not someone I think of to perform a role, but love it when he does! He nails the "bit part". Great voice. Nicely done Mike's Pulse.

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Thu Feb 12 2009 13:23:01 By: Billy Chapel (

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This guy is hysterical. I am going to need to watch Anchorman again (ok, its like the 20th time, but thanks for the excuse!)

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Thu Feb 12 2009 13:25:00 By: Mike Ryan (

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@Sinbad: Yep, glad you liked that I brought that up.
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@Billy Chapel: One should never need an excuse to watch "Anchorman."

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Thu Feb 12 2009 14:00:21 By: rob who had a broken foot (

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that was some good stuff! who says the economy is down? you're getting paid to ask and type the words "...the one where you ask alec baldwin to drop his pants..." brilliant!

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Thu Feb 12 2009 14:28:06 By: Mike Ryan (

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@Dutch48: No problem, sir
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@rob who had a broken foot: That ... made me laugh out loud.

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Thu Feb 12 2009 14:54:21 By: lkozak (

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Love this interview, and this interview-ER! Always an entertaining read. Can I subscribe so this column is sent me to me automatically every week??

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Thu Feb 12 2009 15:08:39 By: Squints (

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Ikozak, try using this feed in your favorite reader (feedburner, bloglines, etc.)
http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php?cat=92

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Thu Feb 12 2009 17:12:37 By: Mike Ryan (

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@lkozak: Thank you...

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Thu Feb 12 2009 18:54:21 By: Stewart172 (

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Now that's a hot read! Parnell is underrated, he makes me laugh. Great interview Mike.

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Thu Feb 12 2009 19:20:55 By: Mike Ryan (

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@Stewart172: And, I might add, a really nice guy.