Ep 7. Macaulay Culkin/Tin Machine

In this episode of Saturday Night Live, guest host Macaulay Culkin and musical guest Tin Machine take over the stage for a night of laughs and music. Culkin, who is best known for his roles in Home Alone and Uncle Buck, proves to be a natural on stage as he effortlessly delivers his lines and engages with the audience.

The show kicks off with an opening skit featuring Dana Carvey and Phil Hartman as George and Barbara Bush, respectively, addressing the nation about the recent budget deficit. The two comedic geniuses deliver hilarious impressions of the former president and first lady as they poke fun at the political climate of the time.

Next up is a parody commercial for “Good Morning Brooklyn”, a local morning news show that features hosts who are more interested in themselves than in delivering the news. The skit hilariously showcases the ego-driven personalities of local news anchors and their over-the-top personalities.

One of the standout sketches of the night is a game show called “Celebrity Jeopardy”, which features Will Ferrell as a hilariously incompetent version of Alex Trebek and Culkin as a dim-witted version of himself. The sketch perfectly lampoons the celebrity game show format while also showcasing the comedic talents of both Ferrell and Culkin.

In another skit, Culkin plays a young man who is enduring a painfully awkward family dinner with his new girlfriend’s parents. The sketch perfectly captures the cringe-worthy moments of meeting your significant other’s family for the first time, and Culkin’s performance as the nervous and uncomfortable boyfriend is spot-on.

The musical performances from Tin Machine are also a highlight of the episode. The band, which features David Bowie on vocals and guitar, delivers a high-energy performance that perfectly captures the spirit of the early 90s alternative rock scene. The band performs two songs, “You Belong in Rock and Roll” and “Baby Can Dance”, both of which showcase Bowie’s unique musical style and his ability to seamlessly blend different musical genres.

Overall, this episode of Saturday Night Live is a perfect example of the show’s ability to blend top-notch comedic talent with standout musical performances. With Culkin’s natural comedic timing and Tin Machine’s high-energy rock performances, this episode stands the test of time as a classic moment in the show’s history.