This Day in SNL History: Herb Welch

[@GovernorWatts]

I've followed Herb Welch's career for years and have always admired his ability to be in two places at once.

[@Deanna-qm1fh]

.....and come back from the dead!🙂

[@alexiswilliamsinc]

@@Deanna-qm1fh Herb Welch was the original inspiration for grave alarms in the mid-1800s.

[@Deanna-qm1fh]

@@alexiswilliamsinc 😨😂😨😂😨😂😨😂😨😂😨😂

[@samwlodawskitheone]

He’s a genius of his craft.

[@jessfrankel5212]

Herb Welch is a man of focus...of commitment...

[@jwomackandcheese73]

They way he said "They burned my friend" was soul crushingly funny.

[@callmeshaggy5166]

"That woman is mean to me."

[@ashleyceaser547]

I just say it randomly throughout the day 😂😂😂😂😂 shit kills every time

[@ashleyceaser547]

They guy attacked me😂😂😂😂😂

[@joshyoung1440]

"That lady's mean to me."

[@joshyoung1440]

​@@callmeshaggy5166 ah damn it beat me to it! Haha it's a great deadpan line. I think there were one or two more like that

[@vicwaters87]

*They burned my friend* Bill Hader's perfect delivery is the gift that keeps on giving.

[@NoelDSmith]

He is a true, blue, thespian. Very talented professional.

[@anneleonard1847]

This line literally had me crying 😂😂

[@jasonarons8637]

and that timing!!!

[@williamturner79]

@@anneleonard1847 probably the best line of this whole video

[@anneleonard1847]

@@williamturner79 hands down that's a fact lol

[@joshuaraver8744]

Ya gotta give it to Herb, he always has a spare mic on hand. He really is a true professional.

[@kreaturaes8223]

"I'm not taking reporter lessons from a can of hairspray" 😂

[@AwestynJaxxxson]

Yup... that's the joke

[@coleeckerman1390]

Austin Jackson OMFG your so awesome, YOu StAnD ouT FrOM thE CRowD!!!

[@kenigma79]

“These are also words in quotes”

[@laurahall2710]

How is he not on anchorman the movie???

[@jaleesamilburn4476]

I've been saying it all day

[@DuckiesDad08]

For this who didn’t know, Herb Welch is based on real life reporter Dick Oliver, and Jack is based on real life Jim Ryan. The two had an argument during a live broadcast where Dick was interviewing a tenant about a landlord-tenant dispute. Jim criticized Dick for his lackluster reporting, leading to an epic on-air dispute. ‘‘Twas gold.

[@Becker122]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6XdeGatmauSf7c

[@DuckiesDad08]

@@Becker122 you’re a gem

[@Uhhlaneuh]

I thought so!

[@danz9268]

"I was your boss once." "Yeah, but what happened." lol

[@mightisright]

Yep. Very funny clip in itself, but Bill makes it better.

[@wafflemaker6590]

“DON’TTALK ABOUT MY PARISH” Proceeds to attack camera

[@NHCLM]

as someone who prays the rosary and is friends with Irish priests this made me laugh really hard

[@waynej2608]

"There's always a life in the church". I lost it, when he said that to Wiig, thinking she was a lesbian.

[@bloodybrittanyart]

i LOST IT watching this just now oh my goodness 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jhendersonic]

“They burned my friend” and “Well they changed the 8am service to a Spanish Mass, so I’m not doing too well” are amazing lines that warmed my perpetually guilty Catholic soul.

[@msgtvarela]

“For GI radio, this is Pvt. Herbie Welch reminding you to keep your socks dry” lol his mind went back 75 years ago

[@interstate366]

Kevin Varela I love Emma Stone’s reaction to that line hahaha

[@Legendarynfoknights]

#CLASSIC

[@thomasmendez1843]

12:15

[@jimmymoss3240]

"DON'T WRITE MY COPY, YOU LIFEGUARD."

[@PereMarquette1223]

Can someone explain this one to me?

[@rockguru14]

@@PereMarquette1223 Just the way he insults him; lifeguard, tie rack, can of hairspray, mannequin. Herb makes him out to look like a robot and his old timey delivery is what kills.

[@MustertheBrohirrim]

​@@PereMarquette1223Don't write my copy: Don't tell me what to do. Lifeguard: generally considered a temporary job for teenagers looking for easy money. As opposed to a lead anchor on a potentially statewide or even national news network.

[@Gamamus]

I miss Bill Hader on SNL so much. Him and Will Ferrell had the uncanny ability of making a sketch better just by being in it. It's so rare these days.

[@ryanbl0593]

I feel like Beck Bennett is the one closest to that at the moment

[@juliakay6204]

So right. I personally think Kenan does that too.

[@peaceleste]

Kate McKinnon also shines in every sketch she’s in

[@Professional_444]

@@peaceleste Brilliant

[@TheBlarggle]

Cecily Strong is underrated.

[@chiaranotreally1162]

The way he said "they burn my friend" and "that woman is mean to me" broke my heart and make me laugh at the same time.

[@laxmitty21]

“They buurrnnedd my friend”

[@cudide]

this one got me lmao

[@achanwahn]

😂 was looking for this

[@maxttozer5037]

8:35

[@anthonybrock9435]

Yes, yes YES !! 🍀🍀

[@klevercasper5466]

laxmitty21 uiuugfikfbd

[@EA-fe2es]

“They burned my friend”. His timing. the line. I’m laughing about this 7 days later.

[@vedametatron]

“The city college is now fully integrated part was hilarious and the “ get out of my shot beatnik 🤣😂🤣.

[@wampum3000]

lay it on me my man, what went down?

[@BxCortez2050]

Dying

[@edinfific2576]

A totally underappreciated joke. 🤣🤣

[@wampum3000]

@@0221serendipity lol. the "banzai huh? remember me?" one was hilarious too.

[@wampum3000]

@@0221serendipity yeah i know. classic facist youtube

[@Turtlesbekool]

“They burned my friend” will never cease to make my stomach hurt from laughter

[@gabrielmead0ws]

DUDE SAME

[@thelearicist]

Yes.

[@sarah.sns.sanmiguel9939]

I say it all the and no one gets it🤣🤣

[@darquessmith7115]

When that second mic popped out of nowhere, I literally just LOST it

[@CamilleNadia]

So did I. That tells you that he knows exactly what he's doing every time he hits someone with it.

[@ImNotaRussianBot]

This character is based on a real NYC reporter.

[@Sindollx666x]

Omfg me too. Great gag!

[@Sindollx666x]

@@ImNotaRussianBot Do you happen to know their name? Coz I'd love to see footage!

[@sorryifoldcomment8596]

Timestamp: 2:28

[@kjamison5951]

“For GI Radio, this is Private Herbie Welch reminding you to keep your socks dry…” LOL!

[@JesusBehindtheWheel]

Herb went wayyy back for a moment lol

[@fountainpenink6593]

They've been upping the Bill Hader content lately I'm here for it. I've been waiting.

[@PanMat2000]

And that's fuckin awesome

[@yes.9731]

Dominik Tokar Tokarski it’s cause everyone loves him 😂

[@kennylu6697]

Really hoping it means he's coming back to host

[@iggysixx]

I love the insults Herb has in store ;) "can of hairspray", "lifeguard", "suck an egg, you mannequin", "tie rack"

[@lepermessiah2011]

How Kristen didn't break when Bill was rubbing the mic against her is beyond my understanding.

[@SpicyRamenStudios]

She came so close to breaking character. Hader was cracking up lol

[@tylermunden6642]

Poh, poh, poh, poh, poh.... pawwwh! lol

[@meligoth]

Emma Stone kept it together pretty good too.

[@localandonlinepreciousmeta3575]

meligoth it’s because she’s a professional actor. SNL used to have professionals too. Not all these “breaking character amateurs” like they have now on Liberal SJW SNL.

[@AlexParkerEmcee]

@@localandonlinepreciousmeta3575 ok boomer

[@Global00Vintage]

There is just so much to say about every single sketch, but Justin Timberlake's "sensitive art teacher'" is spot on. His facial expressions kill me.

[@lauranolastnamegiven3385]

I love how he tried so hard to follow the mic, which at first, seemed like innocent, just Herb's arm getting tired...then turned into a Three Stooges homage

[@KLeigh-ts2ih]

I’m loving the long hair on Justin.

[@nicksanmiguel]

The 50s and 60s references like Lucille Ball and Harry Belafonte have Mulaney written all over them.

[@Allagi22]

Maybe he wrote it but Bill Hader makes old timey references all the time. It's why he did impressions of Alan Alda and Vincent Price on the show, that was his wheelhouse. He talks with Conan about how they both do this on Conan's podcast interview with Hader.

[@nicksanmiguel]

Allagí yes good point and it should be noted that Bill and John wrote together for this and Stefon and probably countless other sketches. Not to mention Documentary Now too! They’re just an awesome team.

[@dashrirprock]

The old school Catholicism is a tip-off.

[@knoxynyr87]

Pee Wee Reese

[@amymesserschmidt2044]

Yes! And the religious references, definitely safe to assume that they probably worked on this together. They are such a good duo

[@plushman3685]

“Banzai, you remember me?!” “They burned my friend.” Classics

[@JPMJPM]

Bill Hader: One of the best cast members in SNL’s 45-year history.

[@tammyforbes2101]

JP M Probably the best actually he has stood the rest of time so many didn’t like farly.

[@JPMJPM]

Tammy Forbes Yep! Hader, Murphy, Hartman, Radner, Murray, Carvey, Thompson, Fey, Belushi, Akyroyd, Armisen, Poehler, Ferrell, Wiig, Shannon, McKinnon... The list of GREATS is not that long.

[@mkedmusa9416]

Since the 70's crowd!!

[@mr.l8723]

What happened? 🎤💥

[@wampum3000]

@@mr.l8723 nothing happened, the show has been going for 50 years strait. they can't all be tip top magoo.

[@traviscooper6883]

This skit was comedy gold. Once you saw the first one, you knew the formula, but it didn't matter! I don't care how many times I see these, they make me laugh every time!

[@Ed-mq3fu]

"There you have it, City college integrated."

[@wampum3000]

"lay it on me my man, what went down?" lol

[@Ed-mq3fu]

@@wampum3000 Herb Welch will let you know.

[@wampum3000]

@@Ed-mq3fuoh banzai huh, remember Herb?

[@CamilleNadia]

Keenan's reaction is priceless.

[@Ed-mq3fu]

@@CamilleNadia um...sure. Dickless.

[@luprek]

I think Kenan’s ability to not crack is seriously underrated. He stays in character without laughing more than almost anyone else on the show.

[@Tmanaz480]

LOL..."sit on your jacket"...an old news anchor trick. Pull the back of your jacket down and sit on it to avoid bunching up at the collar.

[@shanardsmith147]

Ohh cool!

[@erinraden9864]

Thanks for the fun fact! :)

[@bloodfart3331]

Great... now EVERYBODY knows!!

[@iluvbooty]

I honestly heard “shit” on your jacket thanks for this

[@mrs.b.s.7212]

Oh! I thought it was just a random thing he said. Funnier now that I know

[@gingerface1898]

8:34 “Ah, no, he wouldn’t Herb because he was cremated” *”THEY BURNED MAH FRIEND”*

[@BxCortez2050]

Dying

[@mr.l8723]

Bill Hader needs to host so we get more Herb

[@wampum3000]

oh banzai huh, remember me?

[@kdchmln]

the script said "my", he said "my", and changing it to "mah" makes it less funny, not more funny.

[@wampum3000]

@@kdchmln i bet you are 0 fun at parties

[@CamilleNadia]

That woman blocking the hit with her purse is priceless.

[@hawkeyesrule1234]

Emma stone

[@CamilleNadia]

@@hawkeyesrule1234 I know

[@achanwahn]

@@CamilleNadia If you did, Why didn't you just say so?

[@CamilleNadia]

@@achanwahn Because I wanted some complete stranger to nitpick at me about something trivial.

[@ksahnimdl]

Camille McKenzie hahahahaha...

[@drunkenpokerdragon1447]

"Ah, Banzai, huh? Remember me?!" I'm dying of laughter.

[@DiegoAlvarezBeltran1993.]

“Shouldn’t you be changing hotel linens somewhere” is such an underrated joke. I don’t know why that got me.

[@leelei4636]

Bill Hader is one of the funniest human beings to ever live...so...much...talent. I have tears streaming down my face watching his bits.

[@ColoringKaria]

“City college now fully integrated”!! This is the best thing ever!

[@mkedmusa9416]

Funny honestly

[@farheennawaz6439]

can u explain the joke to me?

[@CamilleNadia]

Keenan's reaction is priceless.

[@princepss8573]

Farheen Nawaz it’s a racial joke; he was referring to more people of race & color joining the college.

[@georgejungle138]

@@farheennawaz6439 you’re cute

[@Shadow21fan]

"dont write my copy you lifeguard" god this too funny they need to do more stuff like this

[@andrewgutmann9432]

You know the good part is coming when Bill looks away to break.

[@FreeMarketSecularist]

Jason's mocking laugh right before he also gets whacked in the face with a mic is so underrated

[@tarar297]

"Don't talk about my parish" 😂😂😂

[@RyanSmith-wo2pi]

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[@jcolinmizia9161]

Father Pat says “god loves Herb Welch!”

[@zackvarcadipane4875]

"they burned my friend" and "that women is mean to me" get me everytime.

[@jennycow11]

“They burned my friend” lol I lost it

[@adnantajic9234]

😀😄😂🤣☠️

[@sorryifoldcomment8596]

Timestamp: 8:38

[@nellycolomdocdean9752]

It is literally my favorite Bill Hader quote of all of his work.

[@robinbank5]

"Like it or not the folk scene is here to stay." 🤣😂😂🤣🤣

[@waynej2608]

And, I'm guessing that Herb, doesn't 'like' it. Lol

[@frankhortoniv3739]

Bill Hader is just flat out a genius

[@mkedmusa9416]

Love his Italian!!

[@VesnaVK]

Hard to imagine this is the same person who does Stefan! He is amazing.

[@itswherethecomedycomesin8864]

"Like with the macaroni and the **heavy breathing** and the yarn"

[@PurnceNMe]

I would watch the news constantly if Herb was on.

[@soulcheftanya]

I would love to see him smack politicians in the face with a mic. I would be crying.

[@andypistole8363]

He is and he changed his name to Chris Wallace and now works on FOX NEWS!! He's got a really cool uncover investigative show where he pretends to be a Republican working for a Conservative network but he's really a Democrat who moonlights as a fluffer at Adam Schiff's late night All Male sex parties.....HE'S A REALLY GOOD BOYYY!!

[@Brando501st]

YES

[@RyanSmith-wo2pi]

..

[@Redbrick516]

I love Herb! 🥰

[@southeastindependentsocial330]

"Hey I got a question for you. *thump* You think Lucille Ball's a pinko? *thump*" Lol

[@davidpumpkinsjr.5108]

"They burned my friend..." I don't know why that got to me so much.

[@coreybrown2063]

“what are you a cigarette girl?” 😂😂😂

[@jordanfarr8120]

That cracked me up

[@alonealien1474]

'You suck, Herb Welch!' 'Thank you!' 😂

[@jeffdavis7376]

Man I could watch Bill Hader doing Herb Welch impression all day! He's brilliant!

[@METALSAULGOODMAN]

"My name is ken yee" "Bonzai, ah, remember me"!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@SpicyRamenStudios]

I almost died when he did that 😂😂😂

[@RyanSmith-wo2pi]

Favorite baby blue nerds

[@jackgeist3803]

Surprise!

[@tisdue]

the fact that this was based on an actual news segment is so great

[@davesecx]

You call it a bikini, I call it too far. Back to you.

[@angela1serenity]

This was one of the funniest characters Bill Hader did on SNL 😂😂😂😂

[@chileplease960]

Cracks me up every time he 'dies' 😂😂😂

[@JSelby]

I don’t think I’ve seen these since they aired, and I forgot how much Andy Samberg yelling “You SUCK, Herb Welch!” out of a moving car REALLY made me laugh. 😂😂

[@DivineMissMelMel]

"and there you have it, we are fully integrated." LMAO I died laughing.

[@laurahall2710]

RIP

[@robey929]

"that guy attacked me' gets me every time

[@brebert1526]

"That woman is mean to me" always has me in tears

[@simonwoods7112]

Of course, Hader is an absolute riot... But I feel like Sudeikis deserves more credit than he gets, his attempts to stay professional and keep Herb on track are almost as funny in my opinion.

[@thomasthomas2418]

"C'mon Herb!"

[@MsNinoNani]

When Bill started checking Kristen’s “bits” with the mic, I lost it. I almost lost my life laughing. 🤣🤣😵

[@MrUndersolo]

I still wonder how she didn't break.

[@hotfudgecake]

I ADORE bill hader and am grateful for his existence ❤️

[@bones22j]

Man I miss this cast. Kristen, Jason, Bill, etc. They were the best the show has ever seen.

[@WestOfEarth]

I would say the best since the original cast, and that includes the class with Will Ferrell - who on his own was hilarious, but the ensemble wasn't stand out comedy.

[@frig5956]

Yeah, Chevy Chase, Eddie Murphy, Jon Belushi...

[@shanardsmith147]

Besides Adam, Chris and Dave..id agree

[@anthonybrock9435]

I do think there's much to be said about Beck Bennet. Anyone remember when he did the adverts with the wee laddies and lassies round about the table ? AT& Bloody T, I believe it was. Brilliant.

[@sarahoshea9603]

Chris Farley. Invalid

[@mrobviuos74]

"They burned my friend." 🤣🤣 With no hesitation! That is Funny as F%$k!

[@UltimateUnknown81]

“I’m not going to take reporter lessons from a can of hairspray.” 🤣🤣🤣 The only way that insult gets better is if this sketch was set in the 1980’s.

[@queenb1119]

I LOVE the real news story that this was based off of! Bill Hader got the crotchety old news reporter down to a T and this was HILARIOUS!!! 🤣👍

[@willtheangrydudeist9120]

"I'm not dead, you bastards.." My 2020 mantra... ❤❤❤❤❤❤ If only Herb Welch could interview Stephon....

[@MyaPyle]

Omg yes that would so funny

[@drabanddour]

Oh my goodness, that would make my entire year perfect.

[@samirahstanford432]

He is such a spirit animal to live up too!! The living example of “no f**ks giving”.

[@katnap_s]

bill is honestly incredible. his characters are hilarious and he’s so good at them. he’s got this energy that makes him great at his work. he’s honestly such a talented actor. most of my favorite sketches from snl are with bill.

[@wren256]

i love bill hader because whenever he breaks character he makes it seem like it’s part of the character, like with this and stephan/stefan

[@dominickjenkins4350]

This has to be made into a movie it would be hilarious. I love Bill Hader he is a legend.

[@tommybrown9534]

Bill Hader is just too funny for his own good..I love when he just cant help but laugh n break character cause he realizes just how funny he really is...bro is a gem!!🤣🤣💎✌

[@Jack-Lack]

WOW, this sketch is hysterical. This is probably the first SNL sketch in a while that's had me cracking up repeatedly. It's also ridic to see Adam Samberg and Jessie Eisenberg in the same sketch. Where's Michael Cera?

[@waynej2608]

Jesse's name in the sketch is, Derrick Smalls. That's the name of the bass player Harry Shearer played in, This is Spinal Tap. Prolly, not a coincidence. Harry was once a snl cast member, briefly in the 80s.

[@eltoncostello7357]

He looked like Adam's younger brother... I was doing a double take..

[@camogrrl]

I agree. I’m half way through a snl ‘this day in history’ playlist and this is the best so far

[@Ir0nMa1d3n]

@@eltoncostello7357 those two definitely should play brothers

[@nathan.w05]

ANDY not ADAM.

[@alison4316]

Bill Hader is absolutely my favorite. He has so much fun doing his job.

[@winowillie99]

I remember the NYC reporter this was based on. Hilarious.

[@BC-jb7mz]

Wino Willie who was it? I’ve gotta see it 😂

[@Apples2apples871]

Who was it?

[@sapphirejones7302]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6XdeGatmauSf7c

[@BC-jb7mz]

Sapphire Jones 😂😂😂😂 omg that’s hilarious

[@sapphirejones7302]

@@BC-jb7mz I know right!?!🤣🤣 The fact that he's real makes Haders impression golden

[@scottcameron174]

"Do you think Lucille Ball's a pinko?" is one of the funniest lines I've ever heard.

[@mallorydahms5752]

Protect Bill Hader at all costs

[@josebravo311]

Don't let him be blinded by the dead lights

[@ceofounder]

Bill Hader is absolute comedic awesomeness! The way Bill/Herb assaults everyone with the microphone is hilarious! "Suck a egg; you maniquein"! "I am not going to take reporter lessons from a can of hairspray"!

[@shakespearefreak-upon-Avon]

“Yeah, she can go back to her kitchen” the audience 🤨😯😬😮🤷‍♀️👏😅.

[@RyanSmith-wo2pi]

That's my Cabinet

[@mkedmusa9416]

Funny

[@RyanSmith-wo2pi]

Like fishing and stained glass

[@lukehunter1]

Love how you can see Bill transforming the character from the first one, taking the bits that worked best and doubling down on them

[@victornewman06]

"You think this Belafonte kid...should pipe down?" 🤣🤣🤣

[@hazelgoodshepherd9315]

I know right?😁

[@Compozzi916]

Troublemaker 😂

[@Potentialaj]

He went waaaaayyyyy back!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@april1969simnel]

"Hey, do you think Lucille Ball is a pinko? Name names, c'mon!"

[@anthonybrock9435]

When Hader breaks there, poppin the lass with the mic, ye can hear Sudeikis go, "Whoa ho, man!". Just the best. 🍀😆😆🍀

[@davidrosenfeld8576]

I love it when Jason says "hold it together Herb!" and he's really talking to Bill.

[@4D4plus4is4D8]

"Don't direct me, you tie-rack!"

[@sitcomsTV]

I love this. The names he calls the anchors! The way he doesn't allow a story to proceade and shows resentment towards progress. A gem!

[@losttribe3001]

Look up “anchor verses reporter” to see what this was based on. 😆🤣😂

[@sdjfjvfvfjdsnde]

A Lost One Thank you makes so much more sense

[@timhosler6759]

Ty

[@chrisp5962]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6XdeGatmauSf7c

[@jasono346]

Now I understand why its a New York news station.

[@yuhyuh7603]

Damn it Ollie

[@theoffscouring777]

I couldn’t do it man I would be DYING laughing if he kept smacking me with the mic dude 😂 That character is an ICON 🎉

[@vickyp4217]

How have I never seen these sketches before I’m fricken crying 😂

[@Potentialaj]

Me too. I've never seen this character before

[@gandalfthegrey8236]

"Shouldn't you be changing linen in a hotel room somewhere?" I'm dead asf

[@MCRisahorror]

I was waiting for the “I know you are smooth down there” one lmao. Do a every Herb Welch ever!

[@kentongriffin1153]

"They burned my friend!" Cracks me up every time I watch this!

[@dynastyduck3799]

So classic, love Bill Hader. He has that special balance of awkwardism but that classy f/u'ism Can't find genuine cats like him. Diamond within diamonds

[@cactustree505]

Kennan and Hader on the verge of breaking was awesome. I hope season 24 is this funny🤣🤣

[@gamerg1rl761]

First a Stefon marathon and now a Herb Welch compilation?!? PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE LET THIS BE A SIGN THAT BILL HADER WILL BE HOSTING SOON!!!!!

[@pam255]

Hader is the BEST!!! This is one of my favorite characters ever! I lose it every time!!

[@KT-Buf69]

This was the best era of snl in my opinion. Best writing. Amazing cast. There was other great times but id watch this one over just about any

[@BlueRoseGeek]

I would like to know how the hell Kristen Wiig kept a straight face when Bill was beating her with a microphone :-P

[@thinshadow6669]

That second mic was hilarious 🎤🎤

[@justinsullivan5839]

“Shouldn’t you be changing hotel linens somewhere?” 😂😂 gets me every time

[@soulcheftanya]

I died when he said, "Surprise!" And keeps smacking people with the mic. 😭😭😂😂