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It did IMO.
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It did IMO.
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Ditto. I didnt think it was funny either. Not one chuckle. However, if that trio does ever decide to do a comedy? I think it would be worth watching, de Niro especially.
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Id forgotten about the McKenzie Brothers! Thanks for the reminder.
Strange Brew, was loads of laughs.
MrTrolleyguy
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Sounds great. Does anyone know which streaming service runs the latest episode fairly quickly?
I have checked Comcast, Amazon Prime and Netflix.
I have checked Comcast, Amazon Prime and Netflix.
cmort666
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Hartman's best role on SNL was playing Frankenstein's monster who was in some kind of failing business with Tonto from "The Lone Ranger".
His shady lawyer throws out the hint that if the business burns down, he'll be free of the headache and get the insurance money. Hartman as the monster smiles slyly and says, "Fire, goooood!"
shouldazagged
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If memory serves, Steve Martin was a fairly frequent guest host but never a cast member. I could be wrong--many people say I just ain't right. Did some memorable guest turns, though I was never crazy about his and Aykroyd's "Wild And Crazy Guys" sketches.
I have fond memories of Nora Dunn and Jan Hooks as the hilariously awful Sweeney Sisters, who thought they were great. No matter what was the theme of the medley they sang, it always ended with them butchering "The Trolley Song". Hooks also did a really wickedly funny impression of Diane Sawyer.
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SgtLumpy
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I don't think I've ever seen a Phil Hartman bit that wasn't great. Cave Man Lawyer, Clinton, Ed McMahon, Sinatra, NewsRadio, they were all great.
Hartman and Belushi were, to me, the absolute best at getting in to character of all the casties of SNL.
Still I have to give ovation to Eddie Murphy who did an even better Stevie Wonder than Stevie Wonder himself when the two of them were sitting on the same piano bench.
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hangnoose
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For a show airing 40 years, there are bound to be cast changes and ups & downs. & it takes most a couple seasons to hit their stride. The political harpoons are some of the funniest (truth can be funnier than fiction), from Chevy doing Gerald Ford, Tina Fey doing Sarah Pallin, Will Ferrel- George Bush, Amy Poehler- Hillary Clinton, to the new kid doing Barrack. As long as there is politics they will have some good material. They have been stripped of most of their senior actors, with Seth Meyers leaving next. Kenan Thomas has been there for quite a while, the longest? They still have their moments now & then. Justin Timberlake usually puts on a good show & his junk in a box is a classic. Next week is JT & Jimmy Fallon & should be a good one.
For a show airing 40 years, there are bound to be cast changes and ups & downs. & it takes most a couple seasons to hit their stride. The political harpoons are some of the funniest (truth can be funnier than fiction), from Chevy doing Gerald Ford, Tina Fey doing Sarah Pallin, Will Ferrel- George Bush, Amy Poehler- Hillary Clinton, to the new kid doing Barrack. As long as there is politics they will have some good material. They have been stripped of most of their senior actors, with Seth Meyers leaving next. Kenan Thomas has been there for quite a while, the longest? They still have their moments now & then. Justin Timberlake usually puts on a good show & his junk in a box is a classic. Next week is JT & Jimmy Fallon & should be a good one.
zzzippper
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The three wise guys was great. I've noticed that SNL has been bringing on unannounced guests like that this year.
I think Ben Affleck was hosting for his fifth time and they had former five-time hosts on and they celebrated his achievement by inducting him into the five-timers club and toasting him in their exclusive clubroom. Steve Martin, Paul Simon, and others showed up to party while Dan Akroyd could only polish the fine wood panelling because he is only a four time host.
When One Direction was the musical guest four ex-SNL stars including Will Ferrill joined them to form the group Nine Directions. They sang Afternoon Delight accapella.
As an aside I actually saw Starland Vocal Band in concert along with the Captain and Tennille in the '70s! I hated the bands but loved my date. Ah, memories and the one that got away.
I think Ben Affleck was hosting for his fifth time and they had former five-time hosts on and they celebrated his achievement by inducting him into the five-timers club and toasting him in their exclusive clubroom. Steve Martin, Paul Simon, and others showed up to party while Dan Akroyd could only polish the fine wood panelling because he is only a four time host.
When One Direction was the musical guest four ex-SNL stars including Will Ferrill joined them to form the group Nine Directions. They sang Afternoon Delight accapella.
As an aside I actually saw Starland Vocal Band in concert along with the Captain and Tennille in the '70s! I hated the bands but loved my date. Ah, memories and the one that got away.
cmort666
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He was a frequent guest but never a cast member.
The funny thing about Martin was that every OTHER appearance was brilliant. The ones in between were mediocre at best. His "Theodoric of York, Medieval Barber" was a classic.
Faulkner
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Wasn't that funny.
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CAJUNLAWYER
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I remember that one-very well done-Steve Martin was great.
Two of my other favorites were Steve Martin doing King Tut and Buck Henry doing the glass bottom boar-sick sick sick.
Oh and Adam Sandler and Alex Baldwin as boy scout and troop master on the camping trip-Almost had to go to the hospital I was laughing so hard.
Christmas kangaroo
Though I still do not know how it made it past the NBC folks, the "Christmas kangaroo" with Hugh Jackman (yes, that Hugh Jackman) is the all time funniest skit ever on SNL...or teevee, period.
Google it...you will laugh...if you have a pulse.
Merry Christmas!
Be safe.
Though I still do not know how it made it past the NBC folks, the "Christmas kangaroo" with Hugh Jackman (yes, that Hugh Jackman) is the all time funniest skit ever on SNL...or teevee, period.
Google it...you will laugh...if you have a pulse.
Merry Christmas!
Be safe.
shouldazagged
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One of my favorite Hartman bits was Reagan as a vague, doddering old man doing a photo op, until the guests left--then hilariously taking iron control of a cabinet meeting/strategy session, barking orders, etc.
Another great duo number was "Dueling Cockers"--Joe Cocker and Belushi singing side by side. You could close your eyes and not know which one was singing!
