Amy Poehler to Return to 'SNL'; in Special Thursday Gig, She Will Co-Anchor 'Weekend Update Thursday' Entertainment Weekly

Amy Poehler is returning to "Saturday Night Live" for NBC special Thursday-night "Weekend Update" editions, Entertainment Weekly reports.

Seth Meyers and Poehler will co-anchor "Weekend Update Thursday," which kicks off Sept. 17 to help launch NBC new Thursday-night lineup, which includes "Parks & Recreation," "The Office" and "Community," before "30 Rock" returns in October.

--Sergio Ibarra