The reception to the teaming of Fey and Poehler was positive . Rachel Sklar of the Chicago Tribune noting that the pairing `` has been a hilarious , pitch-perfect success as they play off each other with quick one-liners and deadpan delivery '' . The reception to the teaming of Fey and Poehler was positive , with Rachel Sklar of the Chicago Tribune noting that the pairing `` has been a hilarious , pitch-perfect success as they play off each other with quick one-liners and deadpan delivery '' .