Dr. Beaman's Office: Test Results - SNL

An anxious couple (Molly Shannon, Chris Parnell) meets with Dr. Beaman (Will Ferrell) to discuss their child's test results, only to find he misplaced their baby. [Season 25, 2000]
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[@thalastpoet]

this is the oddest sketch in SNL history. It seems completely improvised. I love it

[@TRJ2241987]

This was the first great sketch of the 2000s

[@tps64]

the part with dr. poop was completely unexpected to the rest of the cast. they didnt know an actual person was going to be a dr. poop

[@PennyLane-kc1tv]

I think it’s improv cause they pause and it’s random

[@MichaelKingVids]

One of my favorites. I still quote this. I’ve thought it was something Will Ferrell wrote himself or had the most part in writing, and just wrote the stupidest thing he could. It has his name all over it. They just didn’t realize how funny is was gonna be. Especially the Dr. Poop doing the robot part. That’s when Molly Shannon and Will Ferrell lose it. it seems that Molly loses it first. She is still a sucker for his humor, like when they do the cheesy host characters. This sketch could’ve easily went into the cut for time or in the basket. Glad it didn’t. Thank God.. Yikes... That was-a rough.

[@adammilne5856]

There’s some older ones from the early 1990s. But this is super funny

[@ttrestle]

“Your father may never again have what we call a human face.” “What? We were here about our baby!?”

[@user-cb2lz8yy9s]

Hilarious 😆

[@rosskerr1439]

“…… Who are you people??”

[@caydaf]

That crack me up

[@marty6779]

The script would read like this: "Doctor. Parents. Baby. Make something up, I don't care."

[@RogerDaSAPPER]

One of the best sketches ever on SNL. Pure absurdism. Parnell really brings the whole thing together.

[@ecardullo10]

The only one that didn't break.

[@gustavoadolfobustoslozano4434]

that was totally a monty python skit! so funny

[@goldbigeagle6772]

I like how they show and hint it will be an absurd one straight off the bat

[@GBart]

I really like the sketches that just have a bunch of weird shit and no punchline. They're less memorable but I laugh harder

[@ttrestle]

AndroidDoctorr Me too dude. Ever heard of the NASA interview sketch? Look it up. “You don’t eat someone’s potato chips!” view.yahoo.com/show/saturday-night-live/clip/50019693/potato-chip

[@_desert_runner_8988]

AndroidDoctorr the Californians is good lol

[@ChiyoChan182]

I'm the six hundred sixty six like

[@imperator5228]

It's like Monty Python, in a way

[@hollytaylor6794]

I think they’re more memorable, but that’s just me.

[@Bravejoe85]

Fun fact: The reason they are all cracking up is they weren't expecting Tim Meadows to walk through the door. In the dress rehearsal it was a different actor playing Dr. Poop. That was the first time seeing Meadows do the bit and the unexpectedness of it all caused them to lose it.

[@lochrine-8432]

Bravejoe85 we misplaced yer baby O///u///O

[@ellydos6679]

I seriously thought that was Don Cheadle.. what

[@popnpeaceprincess]

@@ellydos6679 i think you just cant tell black ppl apart lol

[@jasonreed5529]

Christopher Edmiston so many false versions of the story. Will Farrell wrote the sketch (perhaps not exclusively). It’s true that they weren’t expecting Dr Poop to come out and do what he did .. which was “the robot” dance. Then, Molly Shannon turns to Will Farrell while breaking character, laughing. Will Farrell says “I couldn’t think of anything else”.. while also breaking.. because that wasn’t in the lines where he says “I couldn’t think of anything else”. He wrote it. It was an odd sketch that turned funnier as time went on and is now more of a cult classic.

[@reckz420]

It seems like some of them missed/forgot their lines and Ferrell had to improvise on the spot because from there on the things went really awkwardly strange.

[@TripTrap1]

4:58 Will Ferrell so dedicated to not breaking he's literally crying holding back laughing lol...

[@bombabombom3603]

He was also sick at the point you can see him visibly sweating.

[@shakeandjake_1]

"we misplaced your baby" just the break mid-sentence is what makes this so funny for me

[@chrisw9361]

This is my fav SNL skit of all time. Makes no sense, the audience is confused. I don’t think I’ve ever seen another skit in the ballpark of this mayhem

[@kilifischkopp1442]

ITs ADHD humor, I love it !! :D

[@snatchadams69]

There was a sketch years ago with Norm McDonald, Chris Farley, Tim Meadows, Adam Sandler that bombed but the boys did not care and went for broke it was hilarious..

[@Iggins420]

"You like-ah da sketch, ah?"

[@garrettb836]

Definitely hilarious but i also love the hot tub lovers skit with Jimmy Fallon and Drew Barrymore when will Ferrell keeps making him break character. Oh and the dress rehearsal for stewart has cancer "the California's" lol

[@justinkoenig1706]

Check out Potato Chip

[@alj8758]

"Look, I couldn't think of anything good..." Honesty is always best

[@DR-420-69]

His sincere enthusiasm for Palominos and their beautiful golden fur lifts my spirits every time.

[@alexthompson9516]

Old Chester

[@christinemerritt974]

Me too😂😂😂😂 GORGEOUS RICH FUR!!!!

[@funk3nst3in]

WE CAN HEAR YOU! cecily strong picked up the torch that molly shannon left behind legendary cast legendary scene everyone involved here went so far whats next for our SNL crew?

[@i-work-at-enron]

Molly Shannon's laughing face is the cutest thing ever

[@callmeshaggy5166]

Molly was a smoke show. She hid herself well when she wanted, which was most times.

[@ryanstauffer119]

Will - We misplaced your baby. (Molly cracks😂)

[@jamesatherton1995]

She's adorable and funny

[@sn-oh1db]

Yeah but she's old now she's not hot anymore

[@edecioparedes7424]

@@sn-oh1db I still will do her, lol.

[@BengiKayScarlet]

"I'm steven poop, i can't do anything for your baby but I can do the robot (robot dance) that'll be 5,000 dollars" lmao

[@The.Breakfast.Burrito]

It's DR. Stephen Poop, Bengi.

[@KenDanielMurphy]

This is just a few prescriptions shy of a modern medicine abstract.

[@dakkuri1]

They we're trying real hard not to lose it.

[@ChrisXIllustratesXGaming]

A realistic consultation with a doctor.

[@sonofhibbs4425]

@RainbowDreams30 terrifying, isn’t it?

[@A-small-amount-of-peas]

Chris Parnell is the cinnamon of comedy. An underrated ingredient that makes things awesome

[@El_Nightmare]

Also he is the voice of Jerry from Rick and Morty.

[@Dayvit78]

Cinnamon is not underrated. Everyone knows how awesome it is. Maybe he's more like parsely?

[@Juggalo4Peace]

Amazing complimentary character. Underrated

[@auunnfkristjansson6738]

Loved him in Anchorman

[@joggingup45]

lol.....cinnamon

[@kev3d]

Beverly sounds like a lovely friend. The kind of friend with whom you can always be open and honest. A friend who will tell you about horses.

[@BenedictTownsend]

Fun fact: part of the reason why this sketch is so weird is that Will Ferrell was incredibly sick with the flu while they were filming (you can see him sweating throughout) which gave the sketch an even stranger vibe than the already weird script had

[@Shaki123]

Yeah, he was INCREDIBLY sick. So sick, that he could work for 15 minutes and earn major money. Wow, so sick. Incredibly sick.

[@proskater141]

@@Shaki123 huh?

[@Shaki123]

@@proskater141 huh?

[@proskater141]

@@Shaki123 Lmao what does him doing his job have to do with being sick? The guys just stating a fact that he had the flu

[@Shaki123]

@@proskater141 there is nothing strange about this sketch. It's standard SNL fare.

[@Jack-cq8zw]

Chris Parnell!!! Doesn't even break!

[@SirYacob]

Jack them boys from Memphis tn are real stand up guys. It’s all the barbecue that keeps him in character

[@jessgarza88]

Jack Chris Parnell is legend, Merv the perv is genius

[@notlobparrot3057]

According to a book about SNL, he's the only cast member in SNL history who never broke.

[@xian3001]

You Vondrook!

[@will.a.benjamin]

They called him the "Iceman" because he never broke character

[@Pittsman71]

I feel like the Doctor Poop part of this really shows how great Chris Parnell was on this show. It is so odd and strange that both even Will Ferrell and Molly Shannon (two of the most talent to ever be on SNL) can't hold it together, but Chris Parnell doesn't miss a beat. All around perfect sketch

[@drServitis]

Pittsman71 Ferrell and Shannon cracking up made this even funnier, imo!

[@ryanw1140]

Chris had his back and didnt get th e full effect

[@kittyvalium6517]

I cant imagine keeping a straight face, just reading Dr. Poop in your comment made me start laughing

[@amymesserschmidt2044]

I love that him for not breaking. I know people love when they break but they don't realize it's actually unprofessional in comedy like this and is a crutch because they know even if nothing is funny people laugh at it. Not that I hate breaking, I'm glad they're having fun, just I recognize a real professional for holding it together and Chris parnell is one!

[@larryolson4914]

Yes, I am a critic especially with comedy, EXCELLENT and timeless BRAVO

[@Anfubvinch]

Parnell really held that sketch together by the end by keeping a very straight face while Molly and Will were laughing

[@margoelizabethmiller]

As adolescents, my kids had this skit nailed down. We used to do it on road trips. Each of us has our own favorite line. Mine: "Doctor, can I have Tuesday off for a modeling job?"

[@Davepool-hs7vr]

I don’t believe that nurse

[@MaeMaeTube]

"A palomino, yes they're gorgeous! Beautiful golden fur!" My brother and I used to say that when we would talk to each other on the phone. RIP bro miss you.

[@BiGsImY]

“Absolutely…”

[@_LuxStein]

The "Jennifer get the F IN HERE" sends me for some reason

[@quinnc1944]

This is forever the weirdest SNL skit I’ve ever seen

[@Bcasey11]

The best

[@enjoyjared]

Pure Comedy Gold.

[@mikedx42]

Beautiful golden fur

[@moballardful]

This and the evil boss one with Pierce Brosnan are pretty high up there.

[@Tbone3471]

And the best lmao . That and Jingelheimer Junction 😂.

[@joeldomenichini1800]

I like to think this skit inspired all of Anchorman.

[@joshalsip8552]

There's some foreshadowing here. Just the off the cuff, absurd, irreverent schtuff.

[@saltyninja]

makes me wonder if adam mckay wrote it...

[@will.a.benjamin]

Exactly what I was thinking. Dr. Beaman is a prototype of Ron Burgundy.

[@freddiehall6433]

Totally Ron Burgundy

[@user-pe9ko8ck2y]

BEVERLY....

[@Chadner]

Son of a Vondruke, this has got to be one of the best SNL sketches ever!

[@adamwyatt8773]

This is one of my favorite Will sketches. Love how he throws vandruke back at him after hearing it the first time.

[@paolovallejo5500]

And then that word on 30 rock 💎

[@justinkoenig1706]

$5,000 for a quick robot dance. This guy has great potential working in American medicine.

[@brenbaby84]

Easily one of the most random, stupid, makes no sense, but HILARIOUS skits of all time. One of my favorites for sure.

[@Ultradude604]

When Molly Shannon broke, it made Will Ferrell break. It's like dominos.

[@Crooky0]

I think the idea of a Dr. Poop telling a mother there's nothing they could do for her son and then doing the robot and charging them $5,000, and her laughing in response would make me crack up. Parnell sticking through it is an unsung hero.

[@TechNoir-wz5ic]

MAN, when Dr Steven poop walks in and says " Am sorry there,s absolutely nothing i can do for your son, but i can do the robot" that will be 5'000 dollars good day to you both, i completely burst into fits of laughter so unexpected and random but damn funny if it can make Will Ferrell break character you know that its comedy gold

[@rhiprhip]

+osaro runner exactly! i thought i was misunderstanding something as the audience wasnt laughing lol

[@Blaisem]

Will Ferrel broke character because he insulted him. He said "sorry I couldn't get anything good." He was referring to him sucking at the robot, a little behind the scenes joke that made the cast laugh.

[@thabanimaposa9946]

he broke character coz it was not part of the script.

[@bethmurphy8368]

osaro runner I

[@irider1201]

It was funny and, except for the robot, it was realistic.

[@clothilde1623]

"A palamino! Beautiful, golden fur." That is making me laugh so much for some reason, omfg dying. "Your father no longer has what we'd call a human face." * dies *

[@snatchadams69]

The Golden Palomino is a strip club here in Vegas

[@irider1201]

That sketch was like one weird turn after another.

[@EmpyreanLightASMR]

@Boco Corwin Someone who enjoyed the sketch?

[@EmpyreanLightASMR]

@Boco Corwin I wasn't claiming anything. I misunderstood thinking you were actually asking (why shouldn't I, there're a lot of a holes on KZbin), so I was actually answering your question 😂 sorry?

[@EmpyreanLightASMR]

@Boco Corwin what are you, a 12 year old? grow up, man.

[@uosdwiSrdewoH]

This is peak absurdist Will Ferrell and I love every second of it. The whole thing is completely insane and almost certainly wouldn't work if anyone else attempted it.

[@MuhammadFaisal-tb7ir]

this looks like an episode from rick and mortys inter dimensional cable

[@NotDingse]

Funny cause it’s Chris Parnell

[@chamomil3t3a65]

*after "the robot"* "What the hell was that?" 😂😂😂

[@yaboigavin13]

"Look I couldn't think of anything good..."

[@jamarrogers2985]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@branstonpickle1]

Can see a lot of Ron Burgundy in Will's character!

[@meganmarie9455]

So Magical same

[@johnbergstrom2931]

Will Ferrell wrote this skit.

[@parmesancrisp]

“Son of a Vandrook” may be the best low-key callback in SNL history

[@agnusrutherfeld9504]

That balding spot was such a good touch.

[@9Kualalumpur]

How did Parnell manage to keep in character the whole time?

[@Qbl0]

yes.. Parnell

[@kiertavasirkus]

9Kualalumpur because it's Chris Parnell

[@AthenaGM]

I wonder the same with Archer.

[@TR19]

Didnt know Chris Parnell was an archer. Wonder what weight his bow is?

[@sarahmorton9164]

🤦 he was IN Archer... Not that he IS AN Archer. Oy.

[@luckyDancer100]

“And son of a vondruk” lmao

[@647410]

luckyDancer100 i love the fact that the Dr. Didnt know what word was in one moment and then he used it XD

[@luckyDancer100]

aaron hernandez haha exactly!

[@jasonshoemaker6498]

Will Ferrell is one of the best actors ever he’s definitely a legend

[@surrealcereal603]

This sketch went in so many unexpected directions. I would love to see SNL take more risks like this. The whole thing seemed improvised.

[@paolovallejo5500]

2023 and SNL has been dead for quite a while

[@dollarcostbackpacker1226]

Appears the tim medows part was improvised.

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Testosterone Booster USD SGD

[@analystzorncasteel3047]

When Will Ferrell starts getting loud, I just can't help laughing 😆

[@alexthompson9516]

"Beverly! How the hell...What?!? No!! Old Chester? A palomino?!? Well, they're beautiful!"

[@jordanjongema4003]

“But I can do the robot….” “.. what the hell was that…?” Everyone dies lmao

[@alexthompson9516]

"That'll be $5000, good day to you both."

[@1Kilili]

Then I just flat out lost him hahahahahaha

[@analystzorncasteel3047]

Yes, ROFL! ... The great thing about that is it's so vague. .. And the father doesn't even follow up, with 'Well, where did that happen?' ... or anything

[@AlexWyattDrums]

Jennifer, get the F in here!!

[@b.a.brackus6371]

My fave😄😄

[@TheMidnightPhil]

I love how desperately Shannon and Will are trying to hold it together after Tim Meadows does his thing.

[@adamlynch9153]

Listening to Will Ferrell yell “shut up!” To everyone is music to my ears.

[@isabellegiorgis2975]

yes, such authority and urgency, i would have shut up too!

[@rickrose5377]

WTF?!? Did they drop acid before writing this?

[@markfry4304]

I don't know if SNL actually does these, but it makes me wonder if this wasn't an Improv skit. Basically give the actors a general synopsis and tell them to go to town on it for 6 minutes.

[@rickrose5377]

Mark Fry Most of these people are recruited from improv, Mark, so that makes sense, but this was positively surreal. Sometimes it must be impossible to know what crazy shit is rattling around inside Ferrell's head, or what might come out of his mouth. Better be ready for anything.

[@Alexiosization]

i absolutely concur with you statement, i will pursue the endeavor of enabling and/or preparing myself diligently for anything indeed sire

[@Kingofcorrect]

what happened is that Freddy Prinze jr Couldn't make it to the skit. So they sent Tim in and he read the cards cold.

[@amandatijerina601]

Smoking the green leaf dripping in bleach.

[@cadenfarley5674]

Definitely one of the greatest breaks in all of “Saturday Night Live” history! 😂

[@johnnycoolguy9554]

We misplaced your baby is one of my favorite lines in history, regardless of context.

[@solophentii3468]

This is like watching a dream of an SNL sketch had after sleeping for twenty straight hours

[@tipsyt1909]

This is amazing, that crowd didn’t know what to do and it only makes it better

[@Sai-du7cg]

4:41, now that is the face of a mother who lost her baby.😂😂

[@h.thumbsthomas5479]

I love this skit so much. I always come back to it every couple of months. Lol

[@JamesSmith-gc9kk]

Parnell was the best he hardly ever broke character when everyone around him was laughing

[@ericpardoe805]

The first instance of Ron Burgundy’s phone voice. Lol

[@chidorislayer9000]

them cracking up makes it all that funnier XD

[@totalbliss1]

No it doesn't. It ruined the skit.

[@sarahmorton9164]

I actually think it's hilarious when they break on skits. 😂

[@Piaseczno1]

I agree with Johnny Blaze and VIPKID Vault. Breaking character is weak performance. Fallon, I guess, is talented as Tonight Show host, but he blooped on SNL [intentionally, I suppose].

[@amymesserschmidt2044]

@@Piaseczno1 yup breaking is a crutch. Fallon knew the sketches weren't funny but knew if he broke people would laugh anyways

[@markviman]

To this day, I do silly things in front of people and say, "Thank you, that will be $5,000"

[@RJ-jc4zb]

Unlikely

[@Tortman18]

The best part about this sketch is that many fans of the show during these years, didn’t even see it during its original live airing. The first “Best of Will Ferrell” really made this one popular.

[@Dr.-Dank]

Right? That's where I first saw this sketch.

[@brenyatta]

I love how they forgave him for the baby the same way you’d apologize if someone broke a dish.

[@nivbri]

You can’t fault a straight shooter

[@MrRyan-wu4jx]

Parnell the real MVP though. This skit needed a straight man with so much absurdity.

[@shinakumaforu5107]

Lmao love molly shannon she couldnt help from laughing!

[@mishawty]

You're sons a witch...please bring in DOCTOR POOP.

[@scharb]

“What? No! Old Chester! A Palomino? Why they’re beautiful! Yes, they’re gorgeous! Beautiful, golden fur! Why yes, I have all the time in the world!” More than once, I have interrupted a bad conversation to reenact this.

[@roguenerd6858]

“We misplaced your baby.” 😂😂😂

[@zachbachar6850]

4:07 I love how disappointed he sounds when he says “I’m doctor Steven poop”

[@baysusstudios59]

“Now, let go start making another one” Lmao

[@adamnordmark7709]

Parnell's face while Dr. Steven Poop dances is hilarious

[@thespacecatjenkins8539]

chris parnell has to be appreciated here for never breaking....true professional unlike 95% of the cast at this time thrown into Ferrell sketches

[@H1N1777]

Blowfish and Funk Framingham?

[@pete7wiggy]

This has to be one of my favorite snl skits of all time. So oddly yet well written

[@michaeliii6250]

"You tell that Asian wife of yours" I wheezed

[@aarodful]

I feel when he says "I'm sorry I couldn't think of anything good" after Dr. Poop leaves, he means for the sketch and that is why they start laughing.

[@Wis_Dom]

Molly Shannon cracks up at Tim's dancing. You can see the side of her face. LOL!

[@Blargaha]

And this was the inspiration for Dr Spaceman

[@B4nndar]

hhhhh

[@shannonjilbrooks7439]

Blargaha Nazi Doctor Leo Spaceman haha

[@jenniferk7091]

Was just about to say this!

[@type2992]

I was looking for this comment! Its so true!

[@Brenna-pi9hk]

"Beautiful golden fur!" And I'm dead.

[@gman2015z]

One thing I love here is it's so hard to tell if the cast was reading off cards or a script hidden somewhere or they just improvised as they went. That's why I love SNL from the late 90s to early 2000s the most. Competition with Madtv brought the best!

[@peteh.8265]

This is literally my favorite sketch ever on any show

[@soulha7]

Trying to hold back that smile at 4:28

[@nicholasrobarge4861]

“We misplaced your baby.” GIANT SMILE lol

[@ScottsStockDueDiligence]

my favorite part is the end when Will is talking to himself

[@benjaminlebaron7128]

This sketch is phenomenal! Thank you for showing it in its entirety!

[@tomthumb3897]

easily the best SNL skit ever. I'm honestly surprised it's on youtube but I'll roll with it.

[@beejay271]

This and "The Evil Boss" skit kills me everytime 😂🤣

[@coreyshields5071]

It’s crazy how much of these characters were obvious in inspiring their characters in Anchorman.

[@dpeters9897]

One of the best skits on SNL ever. Ever.

[@wildmansamurai3663]

"Then I met some friends for a beer" 😂

[@GacMan47]

I feel when he says 'I couldn't think of anything good' was him speaking about the sketch in general. It's great

[@ThunderPants13]

Sometimes when they try not to laugh, I find myself trying not to laugh too, then I remember that I'm not in the sketch and it's okay to laugh.

[@D3va92]

I love the faces he makes while he talks to the phone

[@erabbitgamingofficial1]

Chris Parnell's face at 4:19 was priceless. 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@feltongailey8987]

This was one of the most bats%#t crazy sketches of all time and one of my personal faves. Just lunacy, sheer lunacy. Almost came off as totally unscripted.

[@sharpo]

Tim Meadows robot dance was the best part of this.

[@smegbug2]

Nobody noticed that right after Doctor Poop, Will full on shattered the 4th wall and said "Look, I couldn't think of anything good..."? Totally admitted he wrote the sketch and didn't do a very good job. I personally love the sketch, the worst sketches can turn out incredible. Especially when they break, a constant reminder that "yes, this is live".

[@alexthompson9516]

smegbug2 lol

[@jademwayson]

no, he was referring to the fact that he lied about their baby being a witch.

[@hectorrivera6624]

I think you over analyzing the sketch.

[@mynameisrandy]

I agree 100% that he was breaking the fourth wall in a subtle and funny way.

[@dfailsthemost]

That's always been my favorite part.

[@djaldd420]

I have loved this sketch ever since I saw it live on TV the night it aired and for years scoured the Internet trying to find it with little success. I’m so glad it has gotten the recognition it deserves

[@alexkrok2511]

I feel like this is a sketch where you can't possibly have ONE favorite part or line. Absolute gold, in the weirdest way. Every minute just one-ups the last.

[@anthonyh2884]

“Your son’s a witch” 😅😂

[@skybendover4657]

Who are you people?! hysterical!!

[@Mrpolite5018]

LOL hes the perfect Family Guy doctor

[@freetreebark1]

He says their names when they first walk into his office when he shakes their hands, then later he says, who the hell are you people? lol. crazy sketch, but it fits somehow, like it is some weird dream.

[@thescorpionjacket]

Chris Parnell is a true thespian. NEVER. Breaks. Character.

[@Yasmin-hv1yf]

Because of this skit, "that will be $5000" is apart of how I end conversations.