Ann Margaret - Saturday Night Live

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Ann Margaret tries to throw a piece of paper away into a trash can. Aired 05/14/11
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[@bkynbiker19]

Just read an interview with Ann in which she said she loved this sketch - especially the kicking legs move on the sofa. Nice she has a sense of humour

[@davesprague1542]

Taurus women in entertainment age pretty damn good, and that includes their appreciation for the young whipper-snappers - they're the eternal sophomoric jokesters with superb cheekbones, outrageously good looks and figures, and an insatiable hunger to yuck it up with the guys - make her yuck and you've got a buddy and maybe even a wife - make her cringe or frown, and she'll lay verbal haymakers on your soul until you adjust to her sensibilities -maybe that's how they stay young. Cher, Katharine Hepburn, Ann Margret, Carol Burnett, Toni Tennille, Bea Arthur, Valerie Bertinelli, Kirsten Dunst, Gal Gadot.

[@willyboy6126]

@@davesprague1542 Cool...and I'm a Taurus. Even though I'm a guy, I can relate to some of that😊

[@elizabethnelson10]

Where did you read this? I would love to see it! :)

[@bkynbiker19]

@@elizabethnelson10 She did an interview with the AARP magazine - about a year or a bit less ago. Maybe you can find it online?

[@elizabethnelson10]

@@bkynbiker19 Oh, thanks! I tried to find it, but to no avail. My mom gets AARP, I'll take a look at the issues :)

[@richardcloutier8631]

This joke is way over the studio audience's head. It's brilliant.

[@gsentinel4821]

Especially the much younger members (35 - 40).

[@80steen44]

And millions who were watching

[@johngreystone]

Ok boomers

[@80steen44]

@@johngreystone I'm Gen X

[@johngreystone]

@@80steen44 ok boomer

[@jimreadey4837]

Many of us older folks appreciate how spot on this impression was. Also, Kristen has some good cardio -- that frenetic-style dancing requires a lot! 💃

[@kingbeauregard]

I use the simile "like a feisty young Ann Margaret" whenever possible. Example: "Yeah, can you have someone come over to fix my dryer? It's shaking and shimmying like a feisty young Ann Margaret."

[@ellalivingston3947]

I can appreciate it as a heavy theater fan🌟

[@NormAppleton]

I crave baked beans

[@jimreadey4837]

@@NormAppleton Maybe someone can help you find a can...

[@bedaziochannel]

It sure took a lot out of me!

[@dwalker7121]

This is hilarious!! No one is laughing because they don't know who Ann Margaret is, but if you've seen her movies this is SUPER FUNNY!!

[@Daiseehead]

Seriously! 😂 I feel tired just watching her!

[@moonraker30]

Yes! This is great 😂 and it’s sad that Ann-Margret is so unknown

[@melissadehart9306]

People have KZbin. Ann Margaret movie clips are on KZbin. We may never have heard of her, but I searched for movie clips of her dancing immediately after watching this. Then I watched this again to compare. It was funny both before and after. Only thing that changed was realizing just how talented Wigg was to pull that off.

[@ginabush8810]

I love this because I always thought AM overacted her sexiness. She acted like a bitch dog in heat in Via Las vegas

[@pcm9969]

@@melissadehart9306 I always love Ann Margaret. And Wigg did a great job with this. Wiig's talent is amazing.

[@101zoeg]

She really did nail the Ann Margret dancing, thats exactly what shes like

[@lucyavarda1742]

so Ann Margret is a real person?

[@NathanChisholm041]

@@lucyavarda1742 Of course and a hottie in her time!

[@historyofrockmusic-mostpow3826]

outfit exactly like Jane Fonda from barefoot in the park

[@andrewmiller4885]

sorry she did not nail it... Ann Margaret did not just stand there shacking her arms . This is an attempted imitation of the red top black tight dance scenes Ann did in Viva Las Vegas. One scene with a dance crew behind Ann on a stage and the other scene directly opposite Elvis . For anyone interested check them out on You Tube. This girl in this vieo doesnt even come close . Her hair is the same colour and length as Ann's , her cloths are similar in style ... But that is it

[@Jarek_73]

@@andrewmiller4885 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnmVfGyEZpuJg7s Sorry andrew but you can´t be more wrong. The original dance, looks like a parody! It is a horrible dance, Ann Margaret moves like an amateur and Kristen nailed it perfectly. This is just my opinion everyone can judge it themselves in the original video.

[@melodiefrances3898]

If you've seen certain Ann Margaret movies, this is actually hilarious.

[@rubythursday3007]

Yes! A perfect depiction of Viva Las Vegas! So funny 😅

[@chasbodaniels1744]

Stunningly clever portrayal! Wow.

[@zapkvr]

She was rubbish in Tommy. So was everyone else.

[@eccremocarpusscaber5159]

@@zapkvr now that’s a very unpopular opinion!

[@MarkSmith-hf5nh]

I don't think the audience knew who Ann Margaret is.

[@denisedelgado715]

Hilarious skit by Kirsten Wiig 😂. Her portrayal of Ann Margret in this movie scene is spot-on, yet not degrading. Although poking fun at Ann Margret, I feel this is actually a tribute to her and her movies of the 1960s.

[@djdissi]

I agree

[@gutz1981]

Yep. This was actually a good way to "Poke fun" at someone. Ann-Margaret was a one of a kind and this was more of a tribute than a tease.

[@Mac5t]

Agreed!!!

[@pstick9934]

Yes its a tribute

[@leonardothefabulous3490]

I don't know if she was "poking fun" at her. That was how AM danced-it was a spot-on impersonation and it was fun and cute.

[@kkdoc7864]

I was one of the nurses who worked with Ann-Margret at UCLA when she was hospitalized after her fall in Lake Tahoe. What a sweet person.

[@brucemiller5356]

she has never changed from the lovely girl she was at new trier township high school, when she was ann margret olson

[@poorthing]

Thst was a horrific fall, she could have been killed

[@DigitalAndInnovation]

So you know first hand that she does in fact throw away a wad of trash, just like this video shows!

[@barbarawebb7185]

Did they do a good job with her facial surgery?

[@kkdoc7864]

@@barbarawebb7185 I thought so. It was mostly done futon the inside to fix bone injuries as opposed to facial cuts. I think this happened around the early 70’s.

[@Ciclopea2]

The TALENT on this woman, she's awesome!

[@thesprawl2361]

Isn't she brilliant? I love those dance moves, and I'm sure half of that was improv'd.

[@erb1998]

The Sprawl I have to use these genius moves in the bar when lockdown is over. I cant wait 😂

[@zapkvr]

She is talented

[@athenavi3653]

That much talent should be illegal.

[@PHUSHEY]

And beauty!

[@thefishofgreen]

Obviously Kristen is amazing, but can we take a second to appreciate the production design of this era of SNL? A lot of the sketches have sets better than high budget movies.

[@aarthur7637]

right? my grandmother's house looked like that, the sofa, the art, the screen thing by the front door...

[@rebeccapaul6455]

Gravel art in the hallway....

[@twallace71a]

Agreed. I was just thinking "they designed and built that whole set for this sketch!" But they nailed the MCM look and included a lot of details.

[@leonardothefabulous3490]

I too noticed and was impressed by the set design/build.

[@jamesanthony5681]

Yes, let's give a shout out to Gus, Vinny and Joe. Thanks guys!

[@davidt8438]

Younger viewers may not appreciate how well she embodied Ann Margret’s movement style as well as her voice. She was very good.

[@AtypicalAdventurer]

This could've been such a bombed skit, but Kristen's energy and amazing imitation just makes the whole thing hilarious.

[@aarondavid5866]

it was bombed . she had a chance to do all the facial gestures that ann did and she could ve and they didnt. so ya

[@AtypicalAdventurer]

@@aarondavid5866 "do all the facial gestures that ann did".... right. Go look in the mirror and try to perfectly impersonate 'all the facial gestures' of an actor of your choosing, and see how easy it is to imitate someone on the spot or even after a few days of pratcice. Then try doing it while vigorously dancing, in front of a massive crowd of people. Actually instead of doing all that, just try to think before you type stuff

[@aarongottfried5595]

@@AtypicalAdventurer i didnt say while dancing. Altering the skkit a bit obiously. I wasnt done the fully. Stop reaching. Just take it

[@digby_dooright]

She had to really be in shape to do that routine. That looked exhausting, lol. 😮

[@markv1274]

@@AtypicalAdventurer It *did* bomb. I've seldom heard so little laughter for an SNL skit. By the way, doing Ann-Margret's facial gestures isn't *that* difficult. Some performers are difficult to mimic, yet Ann-Margret? Come on, her facial expressions were pretty simple.

[@steffnar.509]

Let's make this happen

[@angelabikic3205]

Let's make this ginger hair happen!

[@erb1998]

This is going to be my quote for everything now 😂

[@kwstaskwtidis1789]

@@erb1998 Did you do it?

[@jakobbailey]

@@kwstaskwtidis1789 she's still dancing

[@zapkvr]

@@erb1998 its mine already

[@yes-gm5ts]

Beyond her comedic flair, Kristen Wiig is marvelously expressive as a dancer. Her lines are correct.

[@ellystripes]

Watch her perform Sia’s ‘Chandelier’ at the Grammys - so expressive! Kristen trained in ballet for a number of years.

[@tavspop]

That was a spot-on impersonation of Ann-Margret Not expressive dance.

[@yes-gm5ts]

@@tavspop No, you sophomore: it is absolutely expressive dance. Go take a nap.

[@jamesbarbour8400]

She really is !

[@arturkowalski5809]

For realz tho. Such a spot on caricature that at the same time isn't a caricature at all. It's not mean in any way. Actually, it's highlighting what Ann-Margret did, which was pretty groovy. And it's danced so well. Wiig has such delicate control. She juuust gets her message across, while still being funny and tightly on pace. Impressive.

[@vivianacavazos6673]

CANNOT WATCH THIS WITHOUT LAUGHING UNCONTROLLABLY! Kristen Wig’s impressions are so accurate and over the top hilarious ! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello how are you doing?

[@300sl5]

Wiig not Wig

[@dr.jamesolack8504]

I think it was “Viva Las Vegas”, around the early 1960s, that Ann-Margret did this dance routine. Kristen has all of those dance moves down to a science!

[@bradsmack1]

I woulda loved it if, when coming out from the hall, she was followed and joined by a 5-man dancing troupe in matching outfits ala a variety show!

[@thechloechronicles9688]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5qtaKiHm9SagaM

[@michaeljunod8610]

Just watched viva Las Vegas minutes ago on the Decades channel and the dance scene with Elvis! Kristen Wigg nailed it!

[@melodysledgister2468]

Also if you watch her dance routine “I Got the Music In Me” on The Tonight Show (on KZbin) this skit parodies her dance style in her live shows.

[@PinkPink-xv9cx]

The man is my exams and the lady is me avoiding revision😂😭

[@fivesix3868]

😂😂.

[@marycooney4282]

The 60's set, the music, her dancing, his cues. Physical comedy brilliance..

[@Kate42]

She had Ann Margret down perfectly. That was really cute!

[@jeffnorbert1871]

Had me fooled!

[@lynnshrader1218]

Cute? Ridiculous. Just like Ann Margret!

[@cindyheadon9005]

I reckon Ann-Margret would be flattered and find this hysterical. Love Ann-Margret.

[@willyboy6126]

Yes, just like Liza would when Kristen played her 'to turn off a lamp'...HILARIOUS! 🤣

[@parryyotter]

She was and she did.

[@bkynbiker19]

@@cindyheadon9005 She said in an interview a,year or 2 ago how much she appreciated it

[@dewchamp5716]

How does she have so much energy??

[@ConstantineJoseph]

+Margarita Ozuna proper diet, exercise, good nutrition, a millinoaire's pay package and off you go. Samba!

[@Linda-cc2ts]

Or tequila. I usually get this flexible with a lot of tequila.

[@padphak2021]

sharing energy creates energy

[@nomnomnom5758]

cocaine

[@Hedge_witch]

Feline Feline She's physically fit.

[@ramonamars7904]

After watching this I decide Kristen is the best SNL cast member

[@cresvan238]

oh yessssss she is

[@silversmith8]

Yeah! ^_^

[@kylemacdonald4653]

no doubt

[@greatwesternsky]

It's amazing that in some 'Top 10 SNL cast members' articles I've seen she's not even in them. It's ridiculous.

[@kylemacdonald4653]

seriously???!?!?!!?

[@dgpic4]

For two minutes I actually thought it WAS Ann Margaret, well done and VERY realistic.

[@lindsayalisonstevens3592]

This Ann Margaret impression was dead-on, just like Kristin’s Liza Minnelli impression. Genius 😂😂😂

[@DeepScreenAnalysis]

It’s Margret without the A.

[@nikkawej2.028]

Almost as good as Liza Minelli trying to turn off the lamp

[@02chevyguy]

Or her appearances in the "Vincent Price" specials as Judy Garland

[@dabble778]

Who's in that one?

[@02chevyguy]

Kristen Wiig.

[@02chevyguy]

"Thanksgiving With Vincent Price" is the funniest one.

[@Bliggick]

I can't find it but there was a skit with Melanie Hutsell as Monica Seles at home grunting in the kitchen when she did simple things like open the fridge door or open a can of Coke. Hilarious.

[@KeepMovingOn]

I adore Ann-Margret and that was a spot on impersonation of her! Kristen Wiig is great in everything she does.

[@02chevyguy]

I like the unique way she spells "Margret".

[@nealbradleigh5069]

Pre-spandex era, but she filled the theatre seats and drive-ins. A tried-and-true formula that gave the elasticity of LEVI'S worn by many a young male of that era (and their elders, in Daxs, Sansabelts, or.... whatever) quite a test. Adam bought into it first, and we're still still weak, but in a good way!

[@Theupgradeguy]

She was brilliant!

[@zackparsons3937]

"Now you're running around the hallway - that's not helping." LOL!!!

[@atlasking6110]

Little be-bop-a-doo!

[@irenesnyder1819]

I just read an short article by Ann-Margret in AARP where she said she found Kristin Wiig's impression of her HILARIOUS!

[@ChewieDaniels]

Kristen I hope you don't mind but I think I will borrow these moves for when I next go clubbing

[@alreem9891]

Chewie Daniels They're Ann Margret's moves from Viva Las Vegas

[@jimbrown6709]

+Alreem Kamal is the music track from there as well?

[@alreem9891]

JimBrown It sounds similar

[@nenabunena]

This rate Ann Margaret's moves actually

[@ShesBlazed]

😂😂😂🤣🤣

[@aseelkanfer3537]

Kristen is really really really good actor every character she is doing it she nails it

[@back2vinyl493]

One of the most talented performers that was ever on SNL.

[@jamesbarbour8400]

The real Anne Margaret was such a fireball of energy, there sure weren't too many like her around, but this lady came as close as anyone can - and it was very funny too I might add

[@jamesanthony5681]

Yup. The best there ever was, the best there ever will be. Sorry....I was thinking of Babe Ruth.

[@BuzzLightyearTSR]

Her energy is through the roof. I try to shake like that for 10sec and I'm already out of breath.

[@zapkvr]

COPD will do that to you. Or being morbidly obese

[@CoupeLouver]

The way he keeps talking like she’s not having a dance seizure lol

[@stonesinmyblood27]

The range of her talents is so huge. One of my favorite skits with her.

[@OldRaver]

One of my favourites too. Laugh every time I see it. Never gets old. Wigg is an astounding mimic. Has her down to a T!

[@Aurora-mw1bz]

She's a fabulous dancer!! It's not easy to dance like our beloved Ann-Margret!!❤Love them both❤

[@margouxsiren2830]

This is literally ann margaret's biography😂 the movesss.. omg...after this, how can i take seriously ann margaret's movie anymore??? 😂😂😂

[@HShravzP]

Kristen Wiig has some amazing talent that needs to get more and more attention and praise

[@hedwigkiesler]

i love it when they actually parody legends and not just current pop culture wannabes.

[@ixlnxs]

I love it when they parody yesteryear's pop culture wannabes.

[@craftsandstuff3349]

I love it when Maya Rudolph parodies Beyonce. And Fred Armison does a hell of a Prince.

[@ThatJohnKillion1970]

They need to bring back the Vincent Price holiday specials.

[@debbabe2254]

@@ThatJohnKillion1970 Yes, yes, YES! More Vincent Price holiday specials! They are the best!!!

[@SatanRomps]

You say legend, I say "who tf is this seizure chick on screen????"

[@manuelenrique9220]

Can we just talk about how gorgeous she looks? Also, she is so brilliant and talented.

[@scottmiller8396]

That body rocks just sayin

[@MeganSin]

This is one of my favorite underrated Kristen wiig sketches. Because she not only looks like her, but if you have ever seen viva Las Vegas, she nailed her dancing.

[@mplight2941]

Is there ANYTHING Kristen can't do??? OMG she is the QUEEN of COMEDY!!! She is a brilliant actor too. And the way she can morph into any look...she has never failed to not only entertain, but impress me every time.

[@sherryhannah498]

@mplight294 I hope you will reply to this did you see that movie she was in called Bridesmaids????...if you did did you like it????!!!!!!...cause I want to see it one of my favorite girl groups was in it Wilson Phillips they sang their smash hit Hold On

[@GodOfVictory501]

I just discovered Kristen Wiig watching 'Bridemaids' tonight and I think I'm in love.

[@tiatortilla]

Robot Lover I did too!! and from then I started watching SNL sketches with her in it and I fell in love with other players too :)

[@tatewinter8056]

You didn't "discover" her, she's been amazing for ages

[@tomaszskowronski1406]

go watch "Paul"

[@GodOfVictory501]

@@tatewinter8056 ???

[@walqqr1]

@@tatewinter8056 and? It was a personal discovery for them and they can call it whatever they want. Get over yourself.

[@susanhill149]

I bet Ann-Margret loved this! She has great sense of humor from what I’ve seen.and this is spot on. 😅😅

[@markdaniels7174]

I’ve always LOVED Ann-Margret and I thought I’d be upset seeing her mocked…. but this is funny! Wiig totally nails Ann’s kinetic dance moves from the ‘64 era.

[@mitchyoung93]

Shout out to the set designer who with probably 1/100 of the $$$ the Mad Men designer had nails it, right down to the clown paintings.

[@christopherscottb]

People try to pin down Kristen Wiig's best impressions. That's impossible. They're *ALL* her best impressions.

[@MikeLinPA]

She does a mean Kristen Wiig, but not very often.

[@daleamaral5195]

Being a kid in the 60s, and seeing Viva Las Vegas at the movies. Kristen was totally spot on and hilarious.

[@songbirdy]

I am old enough to remember a young Ann Margaret. This was spot on hilarious.

[@xstanadu]

Omg SO GOOD ! She obviously did her research on the GREAT & BEAUTIFUL ANN-MARGRET !!!!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@lactoseintolerart]

Seriously just gold.

[@momo-gc7ii]

This is hilarious! Especially if you've ever seen Ann Margaret dance!

[@CMinorOp67]

Aw, this was so great; but I bet it went over the audience’s heads. “Viva Las Vegas” was before most of our time, but I happened to catch it on tv when I was a kid and just fell in love w/ it, Ann-Margret, and her dancing. Loved it enough to learn that particular dance routine, myself.

[@markv1274]

No, they just didn't find it funny. I know who Ann-Margret is, I've seen a number of her movies. It's just not a funny sketch.

[@ellefox1132]

Dana Carvey and Kristen Wiig are the only Two who were "hired on spot" after the first auditions... That alone should tell you that this woman is the queen of all sketch.

[@jenm1336]

Not true for Kristen Wiig. She had two audition twice for SNL before she got on. She talks about it on Stern .

[@Clem-Kadiddlehopper]

You have to be a certain age to really understand the humor in this one... Kristin Wiig is great!

[@pcm9969]

Great screen name! My parents gave me that nickname growing up.

[@treybranson3512]

I am about to die. Laughing 😃. 😆 🤣 😂 😹. I Love this. ❤️

[@tigergreg8]

Oh my gosh, I'll bet Ann Margret loved this. I laughed till I cried.

[@Tht1Gy]

A beautiful spoof. As beautiful as the "spoofed". Laughed the whole time. I love Ann-Margret and I think this is as much a tribute as it is a spoof.

[@johnsolomon4762]

And Margaret was my celebrity crush. Kristen nailed this. They should answer the door and Elvis should have been on the other side of it

[@leonardothefabulous3490]

MAN! That is exactly what I thought was going to happen; the King standing that the door-grabbing her and dancing off set-would have been perfect!

[@BeYounique...Maryanne]

@@leonardothefabulous3490 Me too! I thought Elvis was going to show up.

[@leonardothefabulous3490]

@@BeYounique...Maryanne Everything is better when The King shows up!!!

[@BeYounique...Maryanne]

@@leonardothefabulous3490 Exactly, whether it's a tribute artist or the real thing, we'll take Elvis anyway we can get him!

[@leonardothefabulous3490]

@@BeYounique...Maryanne well, with a statement like that, it leads to an obvious question; Will you marry me!!!??

[@johncirillo9544]

A perfect impression of Ann-Margret’s dance moves! 🥂

[@andrewhall156]

The audience wasn’t there for this, but this was FANTASTIC!

[@craftsandstuff3349]

Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Maya Rudolph at their best bring back silliness, the thing I miss the most in modern American humor.

[@blondegirlsezthis8798]

There are probably 10 women on the planet who are this hot and this funny, and Kristen Wiig can imitate 9 of them while being one of them.

[@BladeRunner-td8be]

There are probably 10 people on the planet who could have written this perfect comment, and you are one of them. Cheers

[@suzannestack6765]

well said!

[@delishme2]

Comment of the day lady 😘

[@zapkvr]

You win the internets

[@coleballenger4595]

Kick-ass! Big ups to you.

[@kels3147]

It bums me out how few people will appreciate how SPOT ON this impression is

[@jackiekidwell5004]

This is hysterical and brilliant !! It's really exactly like retro Ann Margaret !! Love it !! 🧡🧡❤️❤️💜💜😃😃

[@joelbabbington3702]

I love this sketch, Wiig is amazing.

[@kalevala29]

the reference is probably too old for most of the viewers, but she nailed it.

[@BoazsCrown222]

Kristin Wigg is GENIUS comedy🤣🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 On Point!!!

[@Im_so_Retro85]

The accuracy 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@theoretickle2084]

Fabulous talent...is there a single thing that this beautiful woman can't do?

[@robjones2408]

Kristen Wiig is easily the best comedienne of her generation. Nobody comes even remotely close. Her take on Ann-Margret was totally accurate. Anybody who has seen the real-life character with Elvis, in "Viva Las Vegas", will smile at this brilliant impersonation. It must have taken many hours of practice to get AM's moves, but KW is a true professional. That's why she is at the top of her game.

[@gsentinel4821]

I concur.

[@GinaBush-gb6tk]

She was spot on and it solidified how much Ann_Margaret made an ass of herself in the movie. She acted like a bitch in heat. Didn't get her what she wanted in the long run because he married someone else.

[@robjones2408]

@@GinaBush-gb6tk The irony is that Elvis had an affair with Ann - Margret during the making of "Viva Las Vegas".

[@captaincrunch8333]

@@GinaBush-gb6tk What made you hate women so much?

[@mitchyoung93]

Or Kitten with a Whip

[@alexcordero6672]

I haven't laughed this hard in a while... OMG!!! I seriously didn't exepect the chest shimmy at the beginning.. SHE NAILED it!!.. lol!!

[@neverclearone]

Fantastic in every way and a true portrait of Ann

[@aliasmarg8ta127]

I love Ann-Marget! That was a lot of work, Kristen. Holy cow! I was exhausted just watching it.

[@4684peter]

I LOVE this woman!!! She gives me life!

[@MissT813]

Just watched Bye Bye Birdie, so this is hilarious.

[@louisliu5638]

Every HS in North America had done Bye Bye Birdie at least once. And people don't know it??

[@deniseoates7147]

She got Ann-Margret icon moves down to a tea. I just enjoyed watching the whole dance sequence. lol! Thanks for sharing and blessing to you and all in the days to come.

[@chalkbunt81]

Aw shit. Now I gotta do this dance whenever I throw something out or answer the door.

[@marytarantinoo9118]

Just got a giggle and a smile out of a raging insomniac. Great job. Thanks

[@fritzadonisperez4550]

Oh god. I did look up Ann Margret. I watched the scene where she's dancing in the stage and man, she's nailing it. But of course the original is much more polished. HAHAHAHAHA.

[@nealbradleigh5069]

My point exactly. A generation from the previous generation of the disposable society, with only spirits of the previous generations before her! Not a put-down, please. We just discard, like our elders, not preserving anything, or to have the discards SOLD BACK TO US!

[@OriginalBigThing]

Kristen nailed it! Its humerus without degrading The Incomparable Ann Margaret!

[@isocarboxazid]

Hit me right in the funny bone!! 🦴😂

[@snarflatful]

*humerous "Humerus" is the bone in your upper arm.

[@ianmcklatchie4390]

Ann Margaret was a wonderful woman, and it would take this...another such wonderful woman to adequately impersonate her, so incredibly well!

[@auroracastillo1772]

Ann Margret's famous moves in Viva Las Vegas...down to the hot orange sweater and the black cigarette pants!

[@nealbradleigh5069]

Yes, again, pre-spandex era. I do recall a scene with Miss -Margret a bit more revealing, but who can forget the hilarious creativity she staged in changing clothes in BYE BYE BIRDIE?

[@CMinorOp67]

@@nealbradleigh5069”How Lovely To Be a Woman”...So great.

[@CMinorOp67]

Oh, she DiD have on pants??? I always thought AM was just wearing opaque tights in that scene.

[@babyjessicascheekbones5463]

I miss when living rooms looked like that. Kudos for the realistic decor.

[@jeffreykent5271]

It really is a beautiful set

[@DTD110865]

I think there might be stores that sell retro-furniture and décor from various periods, including the early-1960's. Although if there are, they're probably all online.

[@Tmanaz480]

MCM is all the rage with the kids these days.

[@RugbyGuide]

Amazing set... kinda nuts, though, when you think that whole realistic decor was bought and constructed for a 2 min bit! :D

[@shadowfilm7980]

This was great! LOL! She did a great job impersonating Ann Margaret! Loved the set design too. From the 50’s/60’s!

[@tunana2020]

......Thanks Kristen ... You NAILED the fabulous Ann-Margret's MOVES ... A hilarious trip down Memory Lane!!!!💕🤣💕

[@jeffc9107]

So insanely talented. As much as I loved the cast from the 90s, this era of SNL was my favorite.

[@frankw4847]

What a fantastic actress, a natural born talent!

[@johanericsson2403]

I didn't even know who Ann Margaret was and this wouldn't have been funny if I hadn't just watched "Ann Margaret Bill Bailey Screen Test" on here for some reason. Since I did, this is gold

[@24694104]

Lol same here!

[@LuisDiaz-zr2vs]

Kristen Wiig has everything in her. She can play a huge range of characters. She can be funny, serious, rough, sweet... and of course, she's so lovely!

[@christopherthorkon3997]

Such a spot on impersonation. It's like the 1960s come alive again.

[@DeeraMunroe]

i watch this whenever i'm sad. cracks me up everytime

[@lukasvodak6875]

me too :D

[@lukasvodak6875]

me too :D

[@DeeraMunroe]

thank god for kristen wiig

[@cory3518]

It's such a bizarre brilliant concept and it's spot on. So hilarious!

[@Soaptoaster]

Just watch one Anne Margaret movie, preferably one with Elvis and you'll realize the brilliance of this skit and Kristen Wiig. She's easily one of the most versatile, consistent SNL cast members of all-time, best of the female bunch for sure and has even transitioned perfectly to movies. Bridesmaids is a classic.

[@geezerguy6410]

You ever hear of Gilda Radner?

[@TsetsiStoyanova]

Whoever though of this was a genius

[@dogzero1]

What does 'though' mean?

[@ratpatooti5080]

@Trevor Rogert It's one of those things that's funny when you think of it, but not so much when actually performed in front of an audience. It probably killed in the writer's room.

[@ashefrazier6980]

@@ratpatooti5080 it's just a worse version of the liza minnelli one

[@hlcepeda]

I think most of the SNL audience had never seen an Ann Margaret " movie.

[@leftwingrobinhood]

Anyone who doesn’t get it, just search for her dance scene in Viva Las Vegas. Once you have that frame of reference it’s hilarious.

[@WickedScott]

I came here after watching Ann Margaret and seeing the comments about this.

[@dhyanawinant1051]

This will always stand the test of time. Brilliant !!!

[@sablesenegal7488]

Watched this skit the ann-margaret impression is on point I've seen all her dancing in Elvis movies

[@chasbodaniels1744]

Just a flipping great performance here. Ms. Wiig perfectly captures the frantic energy of Ms. Margaret.

[@BladeRunner-td8be]

Whenever I watch Kristin I know I will laugh. She's so talented and hot that it's obscene. It's close to being criminally prosecutable. And right before she says, "let's make this happen" the musical horns combined with her facial expression are pure genius. At 63 I was around watching her during her prime and this hilarious imitation is spot-on. Cheers

[@melinaesposito3434]

Agreed. I think she should have been cast as Lucy (not Nicole Kidman). She is hilarious, I love watching her and she seems like a very sweet person in real life. She's a comedy dream come true.

[@number27k51]

I love ann Margaret ...this was so close it brought me back.

[@shellyniles3675]

Absolutely perfect! Looks just like her moves! Spot on!