Both conservatives and liberals watch 'Parks and Recreation,' and they each think the show is for them, which is really cool. 'SNL' was totally different. It was exciting because everyone was paying attention. Political humor works when people know what you're talking about.

Betty Caruso Bronx Beat co-host (opposite Maya Rudolph). On April 18 2009 a Saturday Night Live special "The Best of Amy Poehler" aired. While attending Boston College Poehler was a member of America's oldest collegiate improv comedy troupe "My Mother's Fleabag".

She was a cast member on the NBC television entertainment show Saturday Night Live from 2001 to 2009. : /ˈpoʊlər/; born September 16 1971) is an American actress comedienne producer and writer. She has been nominated twice for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance on Saturday Night Live and three times for the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance in Parks and Recreation.