[The Jewish Cunthead]

The post about the SNL in the 90s show made me wonder who was the best ever on the show? Most memorable characters? Biggest laughs?

I voted for Carvey because he was the best performer during the height of the show's excellence. To rise above Lovitz, Miller, Hartman, Myers, etc, come up with great characters and perform at a high level for a good 6-7 years was remarkable.

[GoVols]

Phil Hartman is the only guy who's characters get funnier with time.

[Jack Quinn]

Darrell Hammond

[williamssl]

Always been a big Phil Hartman fan.

Oh, and this thread just inspired me to name my next dog (when Catbutt goes to doggie heaven) Toonces.



Toonces Videos

[The Jewish Cunthead]

I almost felt like voting for Steve Martin, I mean he was practically a cast member anyway.

Steve ordering a meal during the Hanks Five Timers Club episode: "I'll have the Chevy Chase. Easy on the ham."

[The Canadian Content]

While Hartman, Carvey, and Myers were amazing (oh, and Lovitz), I have to go with Dennis Miller. When I was in high school, there were three things that completely shut down a party:

1. the cops showing up

2. Don Cherry's Coach's Corner (after the first period on Hockey Night in Canada for you 'Mercuns)

3. Weekend Update with Dennis Miller

Everyone shut up, the music got turned off, and 10-40 people sat there riveted while the "news" was on.

[Outback Frito Pendejo]

I voted for Eddie Murphy. I loved the original cast (yes, I am that old). I still remember when the first replacement cast came out, and I thought it was a joke. They were terrible the next season, and everone thought the show was dead. Eddie Murphy and Joe Piscopo (pre bodybuilding himself into obscurity) saved the show during their run.

[The Jewish Cunthead]

Iwas debating Eddie and Carvey but that cast SUCKED. Murphy, Piscopo, and Kazurinsky were the only bright spots. Even Julia didn't do much on the show.

That said, I'll put Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood up against anything.

[Batman]

Eddie, man. There's nothing else to say.

"My brother Numpsy has forgiven me!"

[punk/core]

That special last night was great. It also made me remember how much I fucking hate Jimmy Fallon.

[docx]

psychofish said:

While Hartman, Carvey, and Myers were amazing (oh, and Lovitz), I have to go with Dennis Miller. When I was in high school, there were three things that completely shut down a party:

1. the cops showing up

2. Don Cherry's Coach's Corner (after the first period on Hockey Night in Canada for you 'Mercuns)

3. Weekend Update with Dennis Miller

Everyone shut up, the music got turned off, and 10-40 people sat there riveted while the "news" was on.

I agree with everything in this post, except the hockey stuff. That's for Canucks and special children.
But I repeat myself.

[Courtney]

For me, especially being of the younger generation, it's Farley. Ferrell makes me laugh my ass but give me Matt Foley anytime.

"YOU'RE GONNA HAVE PLENTY OF TIME TO LIVE IN A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER WHEN YOU'RE...UM...LIVING IN A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER!"

[Lucky]

I am very torn. Belushi, Murphy, and Hartman. Farley never did a lot for me and Carvey was funny but struck me as very pedestrian. He was a voices and impersonations guy. I'm not sure he was terribly funny outside of being able to make funny voices and spot on impersonations. I love Murray but don't remember a lot of SNL stuff. Loved Miller but beyond the Weekend Update I'm not sure he had anything. And he continues that bit to this day so I'm not sure I really think of it as SNL even though it clearly was. Besides, I thought he was followed up by two anchors who did a great job and followed some great ones so it sort of takes away.

I think I'll go Murphy, but Hartman and Belushi are right there. Belushi was a physical comedian though so less finesse and style. Hartman was underrated genius but Murphy's genius too.

Glad to see Ferrel get nothing. Gladder to see noone mention Sandler.

[Moreofabreadguyanyway]

Sandler had great chemistry with Farley though. Nobody beats Farley and Sandler together. But of the two, Farley was my favorite, so he got my vote.

[Pun]

Personally, I think Farley had better chemistry with Spade. I hate David Spade, but when those two were together, it was GOLD. Hell, they even made Black Sheep bearable.