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Former Senator Al Franken Will Play a Senator on TV

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The long-time “SNL” writer was ousted from the real-life Senate in 2017 after facing allegations of sexual harassment.

Edith Olmsted
Edith Olmsted 

Breaking News Intern

Al Franken attends In The News With Jeff Greenfield: Al Franken at The 92nd Street Y, New York on May 31, 2022 in New York City.
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Edith Olmsted

Edith Olmsted

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