I got this idea from two sources: First is the recent E! channel's "Top 101 SNL Moments" that's been rerunned to death the last few days, and second, La Shawn Barber brought up a classic Eddie Murphy bit from his stint on the show back in the 80s.
My five faves (in no particular order, save the first one):
1. "James Brown Celebrity Hot Tub," starring Eddie Murphy. If you're not screaming by the end, the hilarious still of Brown and "special guest" Dr. Joyce Brothers will do it;2. "Blue Oyster Cult: Behind the Music," featuring Will Ferrell on the cowbell (see to the right of Colossus' main page) and Christopher Walken as music guru Bruce Dickinson. Walken's classic "I got a fever ..." line and Jimmy Fallon's laughing out loud during virtually the entire skit will kill you;
3. "Jesse Jackson and Sammy Davis Jr. opener" featuring Billy Crystal as Sammy. Jackson was hosting, and he was one of the best non-actor hosts of all time. His line to Davis (Crystal) "You're a Christian, you're a Jew, you're black, you're white ... you got that 'eye' thing..." is killer;
4. "Sinatra and Wonder," with Joe Piscopo as Frank Sinatra and Eddie Murphy as Stevie Wonder. They sing a hilarious rendition of "Ebony and Ivory" that'll leave you gasping for air. Murphy sings "I am black, and you are white," then Piscopo chimes in with "You are blind as a bat while I have sight...";
5. "Restaurant Enterprise," where William Shatner hosts and the USS Enterprise has been turned into a restaurant. McCoy (Phil Hartman) and Spock (Kevin Nealon) are waiters, but the skit is made by Dana Carvey who comes out as Kirk arch-enemy Khan. His Ricardo Montalban accent will drive you to hysterics!
I know I'm probably forgetting some that could potentially make this list, but that aside, what are your favorites?
My favorite is the one when Eddie Murphy goes under cover as a white guy. Coming in at a close second is Will Ferrell as Harry Carry. (any one will do)
Posted by: the Gooch at December 12, 2005 05:01 PMI can't remember the exact one, but the Celebrity Jeopardy where Sean Connery yells "BUCKFUTTER!!!" as they fade out. That gets me every time.
As a recovering Trekkie, I'm also partial to William Shatner's "Get a Life!!" skit.
And as you mentioned, Blue Oyster Cult and Sinatra with Stevie Wonder.
Posted by: Paul Smith at December 12, 2005 05:02 PMOh and of course, "Strategery" and "lockbox."
Posted by: Paul Smith at December 12, 2005 05:03 PMDan Ackroyd as Julia Childs cuts her thumb and bleeds to death while still trying to cook.
Posted by: JR at December 12, 2005 07:21 PM"Scotty, full revolve!"
I also liked the Robert Deniro sketch where he was a homeland security rep briefing the public on current batch of hot tips coming mostly from college age men.
Posted by: Jeff the Baptist at December 13, 2005 09:39 AMOutstanding, JR; "Always make sure your emergency numbers are near the phone..oh damn, it's just a prop!"
Posted by: G Rex at December 13, 2005 05:37 PMWhat about the Pepsi Syndrome? Jimmy Carter gets the Godzilla treatment?
Posted by: G Rex at December 13, 2005 05:38 PMJerry Seinfeld shows up as the prophet Elijah at a seder.
Elijah (to daughter): Let me ask you three questions. First, are you a virgin?
Daughter: Yes!
Elijah: Well then, nevermind the other two questions.
Posted by: The Unabrewer at December 13, 2005 11:25 PM