Click here to watch. See the best of the Church Lady, Hans and Franz, George Bush, Ross Perot, Massive Headwound Harry, Wayne's World and many others. [ Lovitz holds up rabbit ears behind Carveys head ]. I really enjoyed doing Ross Perot, such a fun character to play, Carvey told The Times. (Can I finish one time?! The late Ross Perot will be remembered for a great many things, from running for president in 1992 as a third-party candidate and scoring 19% of the vote, arguably handing the White House to Bill Clinton, to founding the billion dollar company Electronic Data Systems and organizing a daring 1979 rescue of two Americans imprisoned in Iran. Larry King's Wedding Reception:Perot appears with his third different Larry King, this time being Norm MacDonald (who reallyloves "Gattaca."). I'm picturing Dana Carvey as Ross Perot on SNL. Perot had a funny folksy manner; I remember him on the debate stage using charts. For some including those who were young at the time and received the majority of their political intel from sweetly savage sketches on SNL Carveys Perot, who appeared in 10 sketches, was more famous than Perot himself, and the comedians impersonation arguably made him all the more lovable to the masses. Ross Perot (Dana Carvey) holds a press conference in which he explains the many Republican dirty tricks that he and his family have to fend off, including attempts at replacing his dental. Halloween in Dallas:Carvey, who left "SNL" in 1993, would return as Perot a handful of times. Anyone who watched "Saturday Night. But, man, I looked young, didnt I? Its no won-der I sim-ply cant de-ny! [ he mimes smoking ] Goodbye, everybody! Sure, his style was parodied by Dana Carvey on #snl. Dana Carvey as Bob Dylan. Dana Carvey: Thank you! [Season 18, 1992] #SNLSubscribe to SNL:https://goo.gl/tUsXwMStream Current Full Episodes:http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-liveWatch Past SNL Seasons:Google Play -http://bit.ly/SNLGooglePlayiTunes -http://bit.ly/SNLiTunesFollow SNL Social -SNL Instagram:http://instagram.com/nbcsnlSNL Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/snlSNL Twitter:https://twitter.com/nbcsnlSNL Tumblr:http://nbcsnl.tumblr.com/SNL Pinterest:http://www.pinterest.com/nbcsnl/ Bush, but his Perot impression was equally loved, and frequently paired him up with Phil Hartman as Larry King. This forced the show to use camera tricks and recorded segments anytime Perot and Bush appeared together during a live broadcast. Now that I think about it I may have had one or two things that didnt play. Bush and there were 18 cast members that season, he was allowed to play him throughout the course of the 1992 campaign. Carvey was great! Throughout the 1990s, Dana Carvey often donned a wig and glasses on "Saturday Night Live" to poke fun at H. Ross Perot, the Texas billionaire who ran for president . Its kind of emotional, Ive got my two teenaged sons here tonight in the audience, and, uh [ the audience applauds ] I know where they are, because its the first time theyve seen me on Saturday Night Live, and Im sure, after the show, Im gonna be a normal comedian and all needy, like, Hey! The late Ross Perot will be remembered for a great many things, from running for president in 1992 as a third-party candidate and scoring 19% of the vote, arguably handing the White House to Bill Clinton, to founding the billion dollar company Electronic Data Systems and organizing a daring 1979 rescue of two Americans imprisoned in Iran. The show has always had great people, and no cast is better than any other cast except for MY cast. Tags: 1990, Cold Opening, Ross Perot's press conference., Dana Carvey Ross Perot, Dana Carvey press conference "Can I finish" has a whole new meaning. For more information on cookies including how to manage your consent visit our, This video is not available in your location. What worked around the dinner table for my family did not work for 11 year-olds. I-I don't know. Bush and independent candidate Ross Perot in a three-way debate with Bill Clinton, who was played by now deceased Phil Hartman. His random-ass run shaped a decade of politics and was a zany cultural marker besides. Click here to watch. And, honestly, people always pick one cast in SNL history, and then theyll say THAT was the best cast. Why am I here? He also had the moderator repeat a question because his hearing aid was off and nearly walked up to the wrong podium. !) I chopped brocco-locco-liiii! Sorry but real 90s kids jump immediately to Katrina Johnson https://t.co/HlKO88vOIF, Old Chau Road Remix ? 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Saturday Night Live Transcripts Season 36: Episode 14, ..Dana Carvey ..Kristen Wiig ..Bill Hader ..Andy Samberg ..Jon Lovitz. Ross Perot has died. So iconic was Carveys Perot that the comic wound up talking, shortly after the news broke, to The Los Angeles Times. Dana Carvey: Thank you! Here he is greeting trick or treaters in Dallas. Hi, Karen. Dana always played crazy characters from Church Lady, Ross Perot, George Bush, Garth Algar, Grumpy Old Man, the gross Massive Head-Wound Harry, John McLaughlin, to Johnny Carson and Charles . He said to me, I got an idea: You go out and do me, and Ill do me. His nasal speaking voice and quirky personality made him a perfect target for the comedian and even though the actor already played President George H.W. Tags: politics, Bush-Clinton-Perot Debate Cold Opening, Presidential Debate between George Bush, Bill Clinton and Ross Perot., Phil Hartman Bill Clinton, Dana Carvey George Bush, Dana Carvey Ross . 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He loved it and was very nice about it, Carvey said. (When the time came for the big three-way debate sketch, Carvey had to pre-record his Perot bits, which were spliced into the live broadcast.). Perot vowed his efforts and organization would go on,TX. No exaggeration 700,000 times! Ross Perot, billionaire tycoon and 2-time presidential candidate, dies at 89. This edition of Saturday Night Live represents the most versatile actor and stand-up comedian ever! BTW -- It's unclear what Katrina Johnson is up to these days, but she's grown up since the "All That" days. Click here to watch the clip in full. But when many people look back at Ross Perot, the image they recall is Dana Carveys hysterical impersonation of him on Saturday Night Live. Dana Carvey: Well I didnt say awesome. One of Carvey's greatest Perot sketches aired on October 24th . I mean, let me put it to you this way: [ singing ] I have often stood on this stage before. He began the night by wondering, Who am I? Thank you! But this guy is a titan.". The cast of Hartman, Jackson, Carvey, Miller, Hooks, Nealon, and, of course, Myers, were a great team. Um Its just undeniable! 15 Feb 2023 14:28:14 Dana Carvey During the 1992 U.S. presidential election campaign, "Saturday Night Live" actor Dana Carvey played both President George H.W. There goes my stand up career. Discovery Company. Shoots Down Chinese Spy Balloon, FBI Searches Biden's Beach House, Weekend Update: Milly Pounds and Shirty on the British Monarchy, Weekend Update: Punxsutawney Phil On Seeing His Shadow, Weekend Update ft. 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One of SNL's most talented alumni, comedian Dana Carvey reigned supreme during his six-season run creating some of the show's most memorable characters, including "Church Lady", "Garth" of Wayne & Garth fame, Grumpy Old Man and bodybuilding "Hans" of Hans & Franz notoriety. I voted for Ross Perot, which says way less about my politics than it does about my affinity for graphs and Dana Carvey. [ Andy runs off stage, as the audience goes nuts ], [ Lovitz enjoys his recognitions, as Carvey playfully wraps his arms around him and fondles his man-breasts ]. Dana Carvey: Oh, thank you, Rainn Wilson! Carvey was so good he was asked to pull double duty during the 1992 US presidential campaign, when he played both Perot and his rival, President George H.W. Henry Ross Perot the Texas billionaire most famous for his 1992 presidential campaign (and a bit less so for his one in 1996) died on Tuesday, prompting fond recollections of that time a wealthy businessman tried, twice, to run for the most important job in the country. Larry King Live -- Third-Party Candidates: With Will Ferrell now as King, Perot debates with other third-party candidates running for the 1996 election. Carvey_dylan2.wav Dana Carvey as Bob Dylan. I know, Ive changed. Details Ross Perot and other third-party candidates debate on Larry King Live. Two-time presidential candidate and billionaire tycoon Ross Perot, who died Tuesday at the age of 89 after a five-month battle with leukemia, was amused when comedian Dana Carvey poked fun at him on the long-running NBC show. This is my contribution to the discourse. You know, uh after I left SNL in 1993, people would come up to me and say, Dana, the shows not as good without you! Or, Dana, I liked it better when you were there! You know? 2023 Cable News Network. Click here to watch. Neither Johnson nor Carvey have yet commented on Perot's death, but would definitely break the Internet if they did a eulogy in full costume. He became a household name in the 90s, not just for his humanitarian and political endeavors, but for his parody sketches on "Saturday Night Live" and Nickelodeon's "All That.". Can we go now? And Ill be, like, Thank you!. (Photo credit should read RICHARD ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images), Carvey told Ashley Lee of the Los Angeles Times. For more information on cookies including how to manage your consent visit our, This video is not available in your location. (@Srirachachau) July 9, 2019, ross perot is forever inextricably linked in my mind with @katrinaajohnson's impression of him on #allthat circa 1995 pic.twitter.com/K8i5kgutgw, Look if youre gonna get Dana Carvey trending cuz of Ross Perots death and his SNL impression, then you might as well get Katrina Johnson trending as well for her All That impression pic.twitter.com/YY6hLes38w, CATCH THE SHOW / UNDERGROUND MONSTER (@CatcherofShows) July 9, 2019, As an elder millennial my clearest memories of Ross Perot are actually of ****KATRINA JOHNSON**** impersonating him on All That. Show art for Cadence13's Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade Courtesy of Cadence13 Premium Podcast Studio, Cadence13, an Audacy company, has partnered with two of Saturday Night. Dana Carvey: Weve got a great show! as Perot than you're clearly not between 35-45. [ the audience cheers wildly ] Its great to be home at Saturday Night Live. Click here to watch. I did Garth and Hans It was a renaissance 86 to 93 was the be-e-e-e-e-est!. Bush. During the 1992 presidential cycle, Carveys Perot squared off against Phil Hartmans McDonalds-loving Bill Clinton as well as Carvey himself, who had been doing his cocky twist on George H.W. Jon Lovitz: [ he raises his arm triumphantly ] ACTING!! But when many people look back at Ross Perot, the image they recall is Dana Carveys hysterical impersonation of him on Saturday Night Live. His nasal speaking voice and quirky personality made him a perfect target for the comedian and even though the actor already played President George H.W. U.S. independent presidential candidate Ross Perot delivers his concession speech to the crowd gathered 03 November 1992 at his election night headquarters after Democrat Bill Clinton won the presidential election. [ the audience cheers wildly ] Karen Wong, everybody! And many of the accolades from that era go to Carvey. I-I dont know. Larry King Live: Ross Perot interrupts Larry King's (Kevin Nealon) interview with Brian Wilson (Tim Robbins) to pull out, then consistently jump back into, the 1992 presidential race. Ask Donald Trump what he thinks of Alec Baldwins impersonation of him on Saturday Night Live and youll likely get a not-so-flattering response. Bush and there were 18 cast members that season, he was allowed to play him throughout the course of the 1992 campaign. Can I finish one time? I've never been good at Math! Odd, but not surprised, to see Dana Carvey trending today. It wasnt a great night for Carveys running mate, Admiral James Stockdale. Carvey played up Perot's short stature, Texas twang and robust ears in skewering the candidate's pro-business, pro-technology, pro-wealth approach to every problem. President George Bush Sr., presidential candidate Ross Perot, . Jane Pauley: Good evening. Maybe youre just making it up! Stockdale was ripped to shreds for his performance by late-night comics and the media in the aftermath. Was Perot ever offended by Carveys take on him? Here are Carvey's most memorable moments as the tycoon-turned-presidential candidate. He is the one political impression I can do. !") I chopped brocco-locco-liiii! I bombed so hard. Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dana Carvey: With Dana Carvey, David Spade, Rob Schneider, Jon Lovitz. Dana Carvey: [ thinking ] Does it? 86 to 93 was the be-e-e-e-est!. Perot Talks Dirty Tricks:Perot sidesteps questions about his claim of Republicans using "dirty tricks" against him. Click here to watch. In third grade I begged my teacher to give me time at the end of class to do my Ross Perot impression (Jim Carreys impression on In Living Color). SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE DAILY NEWSLETTER, FIRST TAKE. Linkin Park is here! Watch Carveys Ross Perot character take Phil Hartmans Admiral Stockdale for a joyride in 1992, Flashback: Dana Carveys Greatest Moment as Ross Perot on Saturday Night Live, Neil Young Sets Release Date for Vintage Seventies Bootlegs, Kiley Dean Began As Britney Spears Backup Singer. Comedian Dana Carvey appeared as a regular cast member on "Saturday Night Live" from 1986 to 1993, and it could be argued those were some of the best years of the long-running sketch comedy show. Thanks for everything you lovable kook.https://t.co/sau58mp6jI. All rights reserved. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Thank you! Rip, Ross Perot. Don Roy King has directed fourteen seasons of Saturday Night Live. I voted in my 1st election in 92. In fact, he called me up once because he wanted me to be with him in Texas on election night! Goodbye! That work has earned him ten Emmys and fourteen nominations. Dana Carvey: Heeeeyyyy!! [ singing ] I mean, 86 to 93 was the be-e-e-e-est!. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much I'm not worthy!" Carvey_perot_cracker.wav Dana Carvey: "Hold it there, cracker boy, I'm not finished." Carvey_perot_finish.wav Dana Carvey impersonating Ross Perot: "Can I finish?. Today the world is mourning the loss of Ross Perot, and if you were a kid in the 90s you probably remember the parodies of the Texas self-made billionaire made famous by stars like Dana Carvey. Theres me with Sigourney! Ross Perot for President Cold Open:Dana Carvey made his debut as Perot in May 1992, letting you know just how much money he has. M.J. Stephey. 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On a Monday, people had never really heard of him; then on Tuesday, Lorne Michaels had a VHS tape of him and asked me to take a look and see if there was anything there., I thought, oh my God, this is amazing a fully formed comic character. He was a colorful American character.. He had this distinct Texas drawl and this old-fashioned pragmatic servitude about his policies, and hed be very impatient when people didnt get it. Powerful Ross Perot:Carvey made light of Perot's early exit from the 1992 election (he dropped out in July but would re-enter in October), but showing off how money is the real power. Tom Sizemore, star of 'Saving Private Ryan,' 'Heat,' dies at 61 after brain aneurysm, Josh Hartnett is done talking about his break from Hollywood but ready to make fun of actors: 'We're the worst', Michael B. Jordan admits muscle gain for 'Creed' has been harder as he's gotten older, Billy Bush suggests Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes start their own show after ABC exit: 'They've got something that works', How to watch every Oscars 2023 Best Picture nominee. She did. Some fans are arguing that Johnson's impression was actually BETTER than Carvey's, "Katrina Johnson's Ross Perot impression on All That was better than Dana Carvey's on SNL.". Two-time third-party presidential candidate died at the age of 89 on Tuesday, Ross Perot, who died at the age of 89 on Tuesday, is perhaps the most notable presidential candidate to run from a third-party, which he did in 1992 and 1996. Dana Carvey: Wow! The late Ross Perot will be remembered for a great many things, from running for president in 1992 as a third-party candidate and scoring 19% of the vote, arguably handing the White House to. Bill Hader: Youre right that group was an AMAZING emsemble! Can I finish one time? Prob-ab-lyyyyy! You know how many times I said Live from New York, its Saturday Night? That could be a new catchphrase! His Perot skit w/ the Vice Prez Admiral who was shell-shocked (Hartman) was great too. View all posts by Don Roy King. Hans/Franz still cracks me up. We were the greatest players to ever grace this stage! You know, Dana, youre so right your cast was awesome. Why am I here? He also had the moderator repeat a question because his hearing aid was off and nearly walked up to the wrong podium. Not that Carvey was the only top-shelf Perot impersonator of the 90s. He had this distinct Texas drawl and this old-fashioned pragmatic servitude about his policies, and hed be very impatient when people didnt get it. Free shipping for many products! The man was a Vietnam War hero who survived seven years as a prisoner of war, but he was new to politics and seemed a little confused at the debate. There's just never been anything like it, before or since. I did Ching Change but thats racist now. From gaffes to one-line zingers, TIME presents history's best-remembered quotes from our presidential candidates You know why? Then theres two of me! . My first episode of this show was October 11th, 1986, with host Sigourney Weaver. But the air is not as joyful as before. He then drives away as fast as possible, but Stockdale is able to run as fast as the car and catch up. While some cited the star of Opportunity Knocks, others called out Katrina Johnson, who did a pint-sized Perot on the beloved Nickelodeon sketch comedy show All That. And, if I may be so bold, out of that cast I was probably the best cast member. Stockdale was ripped to shreds for his performance by late-night comics and the media in the aftermath. [ the audience cheers ] Hey, how do we know youre telling the truth about your cast being the BEST ever? Two-time presidential candidate and billionaire tycoon Ross Perot, who died Tuesday at the age of 89 after a five-month battle with leukemia, was amused when comedian Dana Carvey poked fun. One of Carveys greatest Perot sketches aired on October 24th, 1992, two weeks after the 1992 vice-presidential debate. Click here to watch. He began the night by wondering, Who am I? Anyone who watched "Saturday Night Live" in the 1990s would remember Perot mainly due to Dana Carvey's impression of the Texas billionaire-turned-White House hopeful.