Cult's recording session of their classic hit "Don't Fear For many years, Alex Trebek has been known as the utterly calm and comforting host of Jeopardy, which is why Ferrell's portrayal of him in SNL's ever-popular Jeopardy sketches is so funny. reputation flourished, giving us the many characters of Will Every day after my daily dose of Saved by the Bell and Fresh Prince reruns, I'd change the channel to tune into Jeopardy, crossing my fingers that there wouldn't be a sports category to derail my winning streak. A spoof of Dead Poets Society, particularly its ending scene, this sketch nearly mimics that of the 1989 drama. Here are some of the best SNL skits of all time. Here are some of the funniest SNL skits and sketches of all time. Nights, and so many other refined characters. 13. Suddenly, Brennan and Dale find themselves step brothers. City by the bay. How could the scenario not be completely hilarious? #10. Plus, how could anyone forget the church lady's famous catchphrase, "Well, isn't that special.". At first, it seems like the sketch fully belongs to McKinnon, who shuts down emotionally and walks off the set after getting that first note from the director, but Ferrell really digs into his part as well, painting a picture of a man who literally can't survive or function in any way without his wife. I'm a Division Manager in charge of 49 people! Sketches; Update; Gerald Tibbins Played by David Koechner. The sight of the tall, lanky Ferrell in yellow tights is enough to elicit uncontrolled bursts of laughter, but when he tacks on the childlike innocence and spastic sugar rush eccentricities, well you can pretty much forget about catching your breath much of the time. see a cat. Kristen Wiig's Best 'SNL' Characters - LiveAbout We've cracked up at all his iterations, but his 2018 return to the "Oval Office" was especially resonant. The alcoholism-prone Frank Ricard, a.k.a. As Jacobim Mugatu, Ferrell's fey-screaming lunatic was a hodge-podge of everyone from 007's Blofeld to the lead singer of Flock of Seagulls to the white-haired Star Trek: TOS monster, Mugato. A cartoon of a cartoon, Ferrell's presidential imitation was, at times, almost too close for comfort just like the man himself, yet with an added layer of charm and affability. Will Ferrell solidly ranks as one of SNL's most notable alumni, so much that they brought him back as Alex Trebek for another go at Celebrity Jeopardy in the show's 40th anniversary. Whether he's mispronouncing words, creating ridiculous phrases, demonstrating an epic lack of intelligence or common sense, or simply squinting cockily into the camera, Ferrell's imitation nailed the real-life man in almost every regard. 25. time! The duo are accompanied on the program by their small canines -- the funniest bits, in fact, are Ferrell's deadpan interactions with his tiny pup "Mr. As two snobby 22. The 25 Best 'SNL' Sketches to Watch Before the Season 45 Finale
