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Seth Meyers Mourns Frisbee, 14, as Samberg Running Gag Reignites

Meyers’ Instagram tribute drew condolences from friends, fans, plus former SNL colleagues.

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Host Andy Samberg (L) and TV personality Seth Meyers speak onstage during the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 20, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Overview

  • The Late Night host announced on Aug. 19 that Italian Greyhound Frisbee had died, thanking her for “14 amazing years.”
  • Celebrity comments included Amy Poehler’s “Frisbee forever,” Rachel Dratch’s condolences, and notes from Kenan Thompson and Sarah Paulson.
  • Fans highlighted the long-running bit about Andy Samberg’s dislike of Frisbee and the timing one day after his 47th birthday.
  • Meyers acknowledged the coverage by posting on X that Frisbee “also disliked him, FWIW,” after outlets centered headlines on Samberg.
  • Earlier this month, Meyers said on his podcast that Frisbee was very old and likely in her “last days,” following years of occasional on-air appearances.