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Posted: Thurs., Jul. 30, 2009, 2:44pm PT

Poehler returns to 'Weeknd Update'

Comedienne appears in first two 'SNL' specials

Amy Poehler returns to the "Weekend Update" desk this fall, appearing in the first two editions of "Saturday Night Live: Weekend Update Thursday."

Poehler, who had already reunited with former "Weekend Update" co-anchor Seth Meyers on the season finale of "SNL" last spring, will once again join him at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17 and again on Sept. 24.

Season two preem of Poehler's Peacock sitcom "Parks and Recreation" airs at 8:30 p.m. those same nights.

Poehler earned an Emmy nom - her second consecutive one - earlier this month for her performance on "SNL."


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