Ep 19. Bob Saget/TLC
- Not Rated
- May 6, 1995
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6.4 (90)
Bob Saget, former Full House star and comedian, hosts this episode of Saturday Night Live alongside performers TLC. This episode originally aired on May 7th, 1995 as the 19th episode of the 20th season.
The opening sketch features Saget and SNL cast member Tim Meadows as they host a game show called "Name That Bastard." The game show is a riff on the infamous paternity suit Saget faced in real life, as Meadows impersonates various men who could potentially be the father of Saget's children.
One of the standout sketches of the night is a faux infomercial for a product called "Total Bastard Airlines." In it, Saget plays the sleazy owner of the airline, whose slogan is "We never stop screwing you." The sketch satirizes the poor customer service and rampant greed of the airline industry.
TLC makes appearances throughout the episode, performing their hit songs "Creep" and "Waterfalls." They also appear in a sketch where they are hired as the new opening act for a group of circus performers. The sketch highlights the cultural differences between the singers and the circus performers, leading to some humorous misunderstandings.
Another notable sketch is a parody of the popular children's show Barney & Friends. Saget plays a washed-up, bitter version of the beloved purple dinosaur, who has turned to alcoholism after being fired from the show. The sketch is a darker take on the character, and Saget's delivery is both hilarious and slightly unsettling.
Weekend Update features Norm Macdonald delivering his trademark dry humor. He jokes about hot-button issues of the time, such as the O.J. Simpson trial and the recent Oklahoma City bombing. He also brings on a segment called "One-Liner Jokes," in which he delivers several rapid-fire jokes that are each only one line long.
In the final sketch of the night, Saget plays a businessman who is mistaken for a flamboyant fashion designer by a group of eccentric fashionistas. The sketch is a fun, high-energy romp that allows Saget to show off his comedic range.
Overall, the Bob Saget/TLC episode of Saturday Night Live is a strong outing that showcases Saget's comedic talents and TLC's impressive musical performances. The sketches are both silly and pointed, and the episode is a great example of SNL's ability to satirize both pop culture and current events.