Paul Simon's Monologue Worries - SNL

[@GeneBurnett]

I remember watching this "live" when I was a young guy. He sold it so well, I actually wondered if he was acting or not. Watching it now, I'm just laughing my ass off.

[@sartainja]

Gene Burnett I remember watching this with my mother back when it was live. I didn’t realize if he was serious or joking. I was 10 years old and didn’t understand tongue in cheek type.

[@MichelangeloFlores]

I would've been 7. If I was watching, I don't remember, but I love the fact that this happened. Late night television was so wild and fun -- even into the 90s before it went sour.

[@monica11760]

Watching again in 2024 --- truly, still funny, after all these years......... Thanks, Paul!

[@lindapindabelinda3570]

This clip has the best audience laughter ever.

[@presto709]

Paul played that so straight! That's what made it so funny.

[@ActuallyDoubleGuitars]

Paul Simon is adorable.

[@TeeKeeps]

Us metal snakes need to “loosen up”, Bro we’re metal. 😂

[@arno-luyendijk4798]

God, this man has humor! NEVER would have suspected him to participate in this, brilliant!

[@ClayDress]

Over the mountain, down in the valley, lives a turkey talk-show host.

[@lauraschleicher7315]

RIGHT?!!🤣

[@charliegiacobbe6846]

I was blessed to be there that night! A great experience for a 21 year old!

[@lindsaydavis529]

Amazing!!!!❤

[@pattyamato8758]

Wow, lucky you

[@kgraydakota]

I recall that the first couple of years of SNL they would provide an address that you could mail your request for tickets. My friends and I always talked about going to NYC to see the show, but we never did.

[@RastaSaiyaman]

Paul could have had a future as a comedic actor, he was just so funny in this skit and such a good sport of having done it in the first place.

[@drsloanski]

He was in Woody Allen’s “Annie Hall.” Definitely had some acting chops.

[@jeffryphillipsburns]

You apparently think this was staged.

[@RastaSaiyaman]

@@jeffryphillipsburns DUH, of course it was.

[@chrisfinch8637]

@@drsloanski And One Trick Pony, as well.

[@TheKillahKyla]

1:57 his arm motions when he says "loosen up a little bit" I died

[@jackterrywhite8767]

I'm getting some big Charlie Brown energy off of this, and I love it

[@LarryGonzalez00]

The duets Paul did with George Harrison on this episode are masterpieces. 2 men, 2 guitars, each with a song they'd written, Homeward Bound and Here Comes the Sun, pure magic. 2 of the best music performances ever on SNL.

[@Staszu13]

Even after 44 years this is STILL the funniest thing I've ever seen

[@okljjohnson]

Literally my favorite SNL moment of all time. Such a beutiful song.

[@EugeneAxe]

Hello dark meat my old friend, I've come to gobble with you again...

[@cardboardheadguy7814]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@aditimukherjee855]

Because the turkey started cooling, Is being left untouched at the dinner table, And the sign said that the words of this turkey will be written on the minds of all....Tenement halls, And will echoe in the minds of the audience.

[@moe200395823]

🦃🍗😂😂😂🍗🦃

[@shawnpa]

😂👏💯♥️

[@jasonbrabazon4723]

'Still gravy after all these years'

[@jessicacoy6801]

I love these old classics mixed in .They are amazing they are all wonderful people Chevy crazy , Adam Sandler , Chris Farley, Dana Carvey , Mike Myers , ect. Tells you how old I am when I stated watching . This brought back happy memories thank you the cast ,crew , and guest appearances on SNL.

[@Hannah-gd3kc]

he's such an adorable turkey

[@scottbrowning4553]

This Saturday Night Live sketch is still funny after all these years!

[@gusparkwood4890]

I see what'cha did there.😁 Underrated comment, Dude. Nice.

[@bernardosantos8020]

Still Crazy good, amirite?

[@coachrenaldo]

1:02 Haha! I just love that woman in the front row who’s having a laughing fit.

[@greenbeagle13]

Paul Simon actually has a great sense of humor - even to this day. I was fortunate enough to see him in Tampa during his Farewell Concert - loved every minute of it.

[@GrotrianSeiler]

What a legend. A musical icon with a sense of humor.

[@maximushermanite]

This is probably one of my favorite monologues from SNL😂

[@JoshDezern]

I can’t fit through the door!

[@1401minstrel]

😅🤣😂

[@Sunzu49]

[Goes through the door just fine] "I CAN'T FIT THROUGH THE DOOR!"

[@CelesteKTheNewWaveRevue]

"What's the problem? Did the band come in late?"? "No the band is fine! I was singing Still Crazy After All These Years in a turkey costume!"! 😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@JamieDenAdel]

Paul Simon's a good actor. He could have done that instead, if he wanted to.

[@BRUTUSPLAC]

THANK YOU for the first 5 seasons on DVD box sets. Bought them when they came out . HAPPY THANKSGIVING FOLKS !!!

[@CERCARIA]

SNL was a get together & watch it show before we went out.It was attitude adjustment hour. Beers & giggle sticks. This was a memorable SNL night because seeing Paul Simon in a turkey outfit was so so jaw dropping hilarious. I'm happy to see it again so I can hear all of what he is saying. Back then we were doubled up, tears on our face, can't catch our breath laughing. Thank you SNL for the happy times.

[@meridiantouchyoga]

His delivery and timing was so good!!!

[@KawamaYachtClub]

Like a bird over troubled... oh, never mind... I saw this back in the day and it's still funny today. Love Paul Simon.

[@pawtucketpatriot1956]

Damn this was hilarious! Paul Simon has great sense of humor and his delivery is spot on.

[@dissonanceofcircles5451]

If you be my bodyguard, I can be your long lost...fowl. Get it? Like a bird? Ahh...

[@caramoonlynn]

Nice!

[@orbison]

I can call you Birdie. Birdie, when you call me, You Can Call Me...Owl. CALL ME OWL!

[@chrisfinch8637]

@@orbison Nice. Love it.

[@fredscaboda4617]

One of my favorite SNL shows with George Harrison.

[@jonrosen7980]

Is this the one where GH was in the intro and was arguing with Lorne about the money they were able to pay him? 🙂

[@Kaaukuu]

The contrast between the turkey suit and that sweet, sweet voice… Comedy gold.

[@nancywarren7331]

Paul is the ultimate . The summit. The best all around. The funniest skit ever❤️💐Such a good sport!

[@scottburton9701]

I remember watching this-Absolutely hysterical!

[@elzoof]

“Hey, Art? Yeah. Yeah, he did it. No worries. As long as the cheque clears. Okay buddy, you enjoy yourself.”

[@susanralph8175]

A beautiful memory Happy Thanksgiving to everybody

[@michaelmohrle1773]

Damm... SNL was fantastic and super funny 1975-80 !!

[@gfunk63901]

thank you for putting this up finally. HIGH-LARIOUS

[@DeenDesperado]

"Still crazy after all this years...". What a song.

[@anikathorson3746]

god he made it so believable and now I’m sad

[@divermike8943]

Still brings tears of laughter to my eyes! A holiday tradition for me now.

[@FredrickTheMoose2007]

This is one of my favorite SNL Episodes

[@chrisfinch8637]

This was during the time, where Lorne discusses with George Harrison about his $3,000 offer to the Beatles, for a Reunion on the show, that never came to fruition. That came just before this moment.

[@purrbugaloo]

"You don't even have to bring Ringo." 😂 Harsh.

[@claudecall]

This is where he's explaining to George that he's only getting $750, right?

[@chrisfinch8637]

@@claudecall Correct and Lorne also explained to him that there was an extra $250 for him, if he went on to say the traditional opening spiel for the show, as well (and he did say it).

[@PlumbPitiful]

Then they topped it off by singing together; Here Comes The Sun and Homeward Bound

[@lovermanowherecanube]

Watching in 2020. Still funny after all these years.

[@briancherry8088]

An absolute classic ! It doesn't get much better than this.

[@coramarquez6400]

I din't realize Paul can be so funny too!😃😃😃i just loved this act!😃

[@bushbasher85]

When I first heard about this sketch, It was from an article that said “interview with Paul Simon”. In that article was a transcript of the sketch, And I’m sitting there reading “do you want to be Mr. alienation, you can be Mr. alienation but I feel this is been a total disaster…”. And I thought to myself, “Paul Simon is a jerk. He can’t take a joke!” Then I saw the actual sketching realize they were just quoting the sketch and I laughed to myself.

[@colinwilliams553]

This was FUNNY 😂 as hell and YES Paul Simon was joking around for the audience.He and Lorne Michaels were and still are friends to this day so he understands how the concept of the show works.God bless PAUL SIMON and LORNE MICHAELS.

[@clubmogambo3214]

To this day, the undisputed best opening to a SNL show.

[@DrScott-i9r]

Such a classic bit.

[@jb-ski]

this is the best SNL sketch of all time, if you dont agree thats OK... its OK to be wrong

[@Room142]

Omg young Lorne!

[@chrisfinch8637]

I was so surprised he was that young, when he was talking to George Harrison just before this moment of the show.

[@ilovethetampabaylightning92]

Good looking man.

[@LynnJepson]

Best SNL moment ever! Still funny! Back when you could watch TV!

[@Elliotkelly00]

What a legend

[@_take5ive]

this is it, this is the best snl clip

[@ThePolabola]

so you're telling me i've been alive for 17 years, and i haven't seen this video??? where have i been wasting my time?

[@dafttool]

I remember watching this live.

[@ddss6227]

dafttool and you're not a corpse? or are you....😇

[@distastefulvideos]

Me too!

[@gianna8110]

How old are you

[@ddss6227]

Jojo Siwak he hasn't responded. I am guessing he passed on .

[@claudecall]

Yeah, I'm pretty old too, and I saw it live as well.

[@MrTwister50]

I had this show on tape for many years. A lot of funny moments that night, but THIS was hilarious

[@LynnJepson]

Best SNL moment!

[@pjom4191]

At the end art garfunkel shud have come along and offered to wear the outfit if they bumped paul off the show

[@BHHartman]

This is some top-notch deadpan comedy

[@areaboy777]

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE.🍗🍗🍗😁

[@daniel-vq2rh]

My man!

[@freemind1923]

Hi from Turkey.. the country one :)

[@BaltoD60]

I actually saw this when it first aired. Hilarious.

[@johnbaur6464]

Great bit, and wasn't this the same episode in which Dan Ackroyd first performed "Basso-Matic?" My all-time favorite bit from SN. ("Mmmm. That's great bass."" Two classics in one episode. It just doesn't get any better than that.

[@johnbaur6464]

I apologize. Got the line wrong. It's actually, "Wow! That's terrific bass!" My apologies to Lorraine Newman.

[@elainegahan9609]

September 2024 and I am LOVING this 😂

[@dissonanceofcircles5451]

Hey look Paul Simon's a damn turkey

[@ms.rstake_1211]

Soooooo awesome.

[@lvwen6]

Paul Simon - Yeah what do I look like Jan-Michael Vincent here?

[@jimmythefish]

Such great comedic timing

[@st.beatles7283]

I would totally do this 😂

[@DarrellS54]

One of my favorite Saturday Night Live moments!

[@JosephAguado]

Still the best years

[@martineldritch]

"El Turkey Pasa"

[@briennechvatal7783]

CALLING ALL JAN-MICHAEL VINCENT’S

[@nickfranklin9147]

Brien Nechvatal scrolled too far to finally see this comment! WE NEED 4 JAN-MICHAEL VINCENT’S TO QUADRANT 30

[@Ylya]

Great songwriter and singer

[@MsLogjam]

And a swell fellow in the bargain by all accounts, especially with the ladies.

[@thomasgarrety7689]

Still gravy after all these years.

[@_.rayneemakk._]

I CAN'T FIT THROUGH THE DOOR -Paul Simon

[@1701echopapa]

That turkey suit belongs in a museum!

[@funkmike]

No I think Lorne was right--the band came in too late.

[@Quakerman14]

I CAN'T FIT THROUGH THE DOOOR!!

[@pizzaman8409]

Don't you just love to sing along to this Paul Simon song?!

[@johnbaxter1237]

Just think it was a year earlier in that same Studio he sang still crazy after all these years only minus the turkey costume

[@mecole1997]

it probably isn't because I think she was part of the cast at this point, but that kind of looks like Gilda Radner in the front row at 1:02

[@mozartbradway1501]

Totally love this

[@MontrealMan1970]

Lorne was actually young once upon a time.

[@idamariegiusti3615]

Purer days of snl

[@BeeRitt]

Wow Lorne was so handsome!

[@0FFICERPROBLEM]

Ahaha this is awesome.

[@dumbguymoviereview1644]

Young Lorne!

[@andymassingham]

Jan Michael Vincent!?!?😂

[@mikebinder745]

One of the all time classic skits. Right up there with Shweaty Balls. Any Paul Simon isn't even a comedian.

[@marieloubrumm4000]

J'adore, il a beaucoup d'humour 😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@fredjones9311]

This seems straight out of Family Guy!

[@BooBop1987]

I feel so sorry for Paul Simon!

[@JMoruzzi]

1:00 What has that guy spotted??

[@PlumbPitiful]

I think they were just laughing at his bare legs and big bird feet

[@redterror66]

Calling all 2:58

[@lilywelch2973]

young lorne!!!!!