Dennis Miller transformed ‘Weekend Update’ with his unique blend of obscure references, intellectual cynicism, and polysyllabic rants. He held the anchor desk from 1985 to 1991, turning the segment into a showcase for his hyper-literate comedic style. His sign-off, ‘That’s the news, and I am outta here!’, became his trademark. After SNL, he hosted his own successful late-night talk show on HBO, Dennis Miller Live, which ran for eight years and won five Emmy Awards.