Fey portrays Vice Presidential nominee Palin on "SNL"

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Fey portrays Vice Presidential nominee Palin on "SNL"

Story Published: Sep 15, 2008 at 4:25 PM EST

Story Updated: Sep 15, 2008 at 4:25 PM EST

BURBANK, Calif. (NBC) - The 34th season premiere of "Saturday Night Live" delivered the show's highest overnight rating for a season debut since 2001, according to metered-market household ratings from Nielsen Media Research.

Saturday night's telecast was hosted by Olympic swimming sensation Michael Phelps and featured musical guest Lil Wayne, with a special appearance by Tina Fey, portraying Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin, as well as a cameo by William Shatner.

This is the top-rated "Saturday Night Live" season debut since September 29, 2001, with a telecast hosted by Reese Witherspoon and featuring musical guest Alicia Keys, the first "SNL" original after the attacks of September 11. Saturday night's program is also the highest-rated "SNL," premiere or otherwise, since December 14, 2002, with host Al Gore and musical guest Phish.

The "SNL" clip below shows Tina Fey's portrayal of Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin.

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