Ep 4. Dana Carvey/Edie Brickell
- Not Rated
- October 22, 1994
In the fourth episode of the 20th season of Saturday Night Live, Dana Carvey hosts alongside musical guest Edie Brickell. This episode originally aired on October 22, 1994.
The show begins with a hilarious opening monologue by Carvey, who pokes fun at his time as a cast member on the show and brings out his classic characters like Church Lady and Garth from Wayne's World.
Next up is a skit called "Waiting for Pardo," which features Carvey and other SNL cast members waiting for famous announcer Don Pardo to arrive so they can begin the show. As they wait, they bicker and joke around, making for a humorous behind-the-scenes look at the live broadcast.
One of the standout skits from this episode is a parody of the popular '90s TV show The Real World. Titled "The Real World: San Francisco (Nude Beach)," this skit pokes fun at the show's formulaic drama and predictable plotlines by adding a nude beach element to the mix. The result is a raunchy and hilarious sketch that's sure to get laughs.
The musical performances by Edie Brickell are also a highlight of this episode. She performs her hit song "Good Times" as well as "Another Woman's Dream" off her album Picture Perfect Morning. Brickell's folksy vocals and catchy melodies make for a pleasant musical break in between the comedic sketches.
Another memorable skit from this episode is a commercial parody for a product called "Bad Idea Jeans." In this skit, various characters (including Carvey) wear jeans labeled with terrible life choices, like "Tow My Boat With It" or "Perform Brain Surgery with Them." The premise is funny and the execution is spot-on, making it an SNL classic.
Of course, this episode wouldn't be complete without some political satire. In a sketch called "Presidential Debate," Carvey plays both President Bill Clinton and Republican nominee Bob Dole in a comedic debate that lampoons both politicians. Carvey's impressions of both Clinton and Dole are spot-on, and the sketch is a hilarious take on the 1994 midterm elections.
Overall, the Dana Carvey/Edie Brickell episode of Saturday Night Live is a hilarious and memorable installment of the long-running sketch comedy show. With classic characters, biting political satire, and catchy musical performances, it's an episode that's sure to entertain both new and old fans of the show.
