SNL Crew about Steven Seagal When He Tries To Be Funny

A story about the hilarious performance of Steven Seagal in Saturday Night Live.
Back in April 1991, when the Aikido master had not yet fully transformed into a penguin, and rumors of his cookies-eating records in strip clubs had not yet spread across the world.
Some strange individuals paid money to movie theaters simply to watch Steven Seagal flailing his hands and pushing stuntmen around.

[@kizzyle5989]

I literally Died @ “Franken already started to say goodbye to ALL his birthdays”.

[@Adrianrulz]

This episode should be played in a double feature with the Star Wars Holiday Special 😂

[@brianm1494]

Segal is the worst, love your channel!

[@alexlantz]

Thanks a lot, bro!

[@0Caracalla]

Steven Seagul is what Keanu would’ve been had he failed

[@ianblake815]

I’ve heard everyone on the staff hated working with him

[@alexlantz]

Well, I can't blame them

[@coreywilson7326]

I would to

[@maniac1075]

I've never heard anyone speak highly of him 😂

[@grumblesa10]

Well that's any project with Sensei actually

[@wulozhero6684]

The Adventures of Ford Fairlane is a more entertaining movie than all of his movies combined

[@connorbible1898]

The Adventure of Ford Fairlane is really damn fun movie.

[@BRUCEJJ66]

The most hilarious thing about this (in)famous episode of SNL is how Seagal himself obviously just didn't get how ludicrously awful he actually was.

[@RisingRecluse]

Steven Seagal is the same type of accidental comedic genius as Tommy Wiseau.

[@CiardisInferno99]

Strange. He was always so funny on MadTV.

[@alexlantz]

I know, right?!

[@Bozek10]

Don't forget segal locked himself in his dressing room. Because he was concern that Hans & Franz were going to beat him up. Sketch had to change.

[@phillbr51]

I don't understand why they didn't just pull the plug and not have a show that week. Everyone says they knew it would be an unmitigated disaster from the start.

[@michaelreilly6874]

They could have also gone hostless or had one of the regular cast members also do hosting duty like Eddie Murphy did for one episode.

[@johncarroll5087]

Segal's departure has left an unfulfillable hole in Hollywood's ass.

[@dubuyajay9964]

A city full of 🍑holes...

[@ConsCope]

I wish I spoke like you 😂

[@alexlantz]

😅

[@gamervet4760]

Now that you called him a penguin he needs to be Penguin in the next Batman flick. I would pay to see that!!! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@alexlantz]

I think they should consider him in this role. He doesn't even have to act, as always!

[@irvinmorales1409]

​@@alexlantz Unfortunately, he would probably demand that he somehow beat up the Bat.

[@connorsimpson503]

He’s way too tall to be the Penguin.

[@gamervet4760]

@@connorsimpson503 Huge Jackman is 6'2" and played a 5'5" furry midget with claws. 😉

[@jamesfarrington9030]

His heyday was 1988 - 1995.

[@senseiseagal1983]

Another Seagal video my friend. I'm Sensei-ING a shift in focus towards the one true Lord, Papa Seagal. Welcome. Thanks for the shout out my friend 🙏

[@alexlantz]

Thanks for your wisdom!

[@starzkream]

Oh man, thank you for posting this! I have heard stories about this SNL episode, but I had never seen it for myself.

[@Broco1L]

Thank You Alex! Loved This Video! Excited for you to please recap the whole episode when you’re able! 👏🙏

[@AdrianVerrua]

Thanks for all Steven, you are the best.

[@HM_Cash]

Thank you buddy keep em coming!

[@alexlantz]

Sure thing:)

[@RM-306]

They should give him another chance and have him back on snl

[@alexlantz]

I'd sign such a petition

[@zulie9378]

That’ll give new material to work with 😂 and I’m here for it

[@GlassBowl818]

I want him to do exactly what he did the first time, but in his current... form. It would be cult-classic irony fuel for decades to come.

[@BennyTheWoo]

I’d forgotten he used to occasionally annunciate, allowing us mere mortals to hear what he was saying.

[@thepalaceworm]

I remember this episode like it was yesterday. An unmitigated nightmare from start to finish. Horrid in every possible way. Seagull had this attitude of, "If you don't kiss my butt, I'm just going to take my ball and go home." And everyone keeps reminding him, "IT'S NOT EVEN YOUR BALL!" The infamous 20 minutes that made me think that the show must be over for some reason. Victoria Jackson wasn't the only cast member who seemed terrified of him. The brain marvels at how, during some part of the week, they didn't realize, fully at least, that this pathetic idiot was going to literally sink the show is beyond understanding. My God, these guys made Wayne Gretzky look funny but they couldn't do it to Seagull! I still question what would have happened if John Belushi had been there that night, because I don't believe he would have entertained this guy's stupidity for a second. Go ahead and show/talk more about this episode. But I don't think there's anything else to learn. It was so bad that it was actually, really horrible.

[@alexlantz]

He still holds the title of the worst host. After 30 years. This is an impressive achievement!

[@chadjazeera9960]

This was the first "modern" SNL I watched when I was 8 years old. I had seen the original cast SNL from reruns on VH1 in the late 80s, but this was my first proper exposure to studio 8H at 11:30pm. I remember it blew my mind that something like this even existed. The sketches I remember most are the Rob Schneider "copy guy" one where Seagal hung Schneider out a window, and a funeral home commercial that promised their staff wouldn't engage in necrophilia with Phil Hartman and Mike Myers. My older sister, who was excited to share SNL with me, repeatedly apologized due to Seagal's terrible performance. I was just happy to stay up until 1am and experience the show.

[@princeofcupspoc9073]

You are talking about it. That's what Lorne wanted, and what Lorne got. See the night that Letterman told Madonna to come on his show and curse constantly. It was horrible, but in a subtle way, it re-started her career. "The only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about."

[@TV-Tony]

@@alexlantz Now almost 50 years.

[@em7dim9]

@@alexlantz Well, if you want to go back to the 80's, the gag where someone says "I am the worst host ever" and Lorne replies "No, that's ____" was originally said about Joe Pesci (yeah, I'm so old I saw this live). So the joke is repeated but the name changed to Seagal. So clearly Seagal was bad enough to revamp the earlier joke.

[@jamessoltis5407]

Steven Seagal is the Donald Trump of Bruce Lees.

[@Gilbarwaters]

Funny ‘cause is true. He’s the donald trump of Martial Arts

[@karlsweeney2328]

Ah man this is funny

[@berkeliumk]

And a Joe Biden of public speaking

[@MegaSolidninja]

​@@berkeliumk 💯😂😂😂

[@MegaSolidninja]

I don't get this... How can he be the Donald trump of martial arts? What did he do so great? If he really was Donald trump of martial arts, he would have exposed all the fake martial artists of that time, just like Donald trump exposed all the fake news and corrupt democrats.

[@candidosilva7755]

The fact he does not know where he is from.? That says alot from a person personality.🤣

[@alexlantz]

The fact he doesn't know what color he is says even more

[@titolino73]

I did like this upload....well done

[@alexlantz]

Thanks a lot:)

[@1whowasNEVERhere]

Thank you for blowing off the KGB to start this epic KZbin channel, Comrad!

[@marvinholman7649]

I remember as well. They had one of the best casts in show history and they couldn't get anything from him. They have had athletes with no acting talent imaginable and they at least had one funny segment, lol. Even Michael Bolton had a funny segment, lol.. After watching this, I went to Peacock and there's only two of his skits shown and the rest showed what that great cast could do. Anyway, if you can find the uncut episode, that would be crazy!!

[@wowview2]

Yes, more please!!

[@flandango1985]

You have footage I have never seen before. I wish you never found it!

[@alexlantz]

Me too... me too...

[@guiltytrain3689]

Neil Breen appearance 😂

[@canadianbakin1304]

its crazy how much i love his sister Katy Seagal she's hilarious and he seems the complete opposite

[@dreamquesttv]

They are NOT related 😂😂

[@johndoe-ln4oi]

The creepy and offensive Al Franken calling Seagal creepy and offensive is the most hysterical part of this video.

[@kungfuwitcher7621]

Omg what is with this guys obsession with Seagal lol. Can he do one on Frank Dux? 😂😂

[@alexlantz]

But he didn't star in movies...

[@kungfuwitcher7621]

@@alexlantz He did do one that I believe never got released. Sheldon Lettich mentioned it on another channel.

[@mrgadget1485]

I think Seagal has a great sense of humor, just watch his movies!

[@Filthy_Larry]

Fire down below.

[@danderson8431]

Bring on the recap!!!!

[@drainfunk]

He best❤

[@alexlantz]

🙏

[@taylormademyself89]

More i remember or learn about segal the crazier he seems to be lol 😆

[@alexlantz]

The same with me - he surely live a fascinating life!

[@america1st721]

I watched this episode live and I thought seagal killed hartman and schnieder for real, at least put in the hospital.

[@sigspearthumb3249]

The comparison to Neil Breen was apt.

[@irvinmorales1409]

Is Neil Breen as awful a person as Seagal is?

[@alexlantz]

I don't think he is THAT aweful, but he certainly has issues

[@irvinmorales1409]

​@@alexlantz I haven't heard reports of Breen being creepy with people like Seagal. Gonna go with Breen no matter how awful lol

[@scottfitzpatrick1939]

Would love to see the whole episode with comentary

[@alexlantz]

Alright:)

[@CallM3Joker]

LMFAOO

[@bothatguyyoudontknow]

1:20 I just noticed there's a painting of the great "Fed Smoker", never would've guessed Tom Segura was a fan.

[@unchained3502]

Steven segal: im bout to take every mthfkr birthday Me: wtf did you just say???

[@rayvenkman2087]

Considering SNL in the last few years, the fact he’s still on top of the worst guests in terms of being intentionally funny is quite an achievement.

[@Johndoe-nx1uz]

Breen would make seagul cry .

[@tobyalder42]

Under Siege wasn't the last successful Seagal movie, it was Exit Wounds

[@what1111]

no

[@tobyalder42]

@@what1111 yes, it is

[@robertfuentes9677]

I literally thought Alex Lantz was a clip of a young Mike Myers complaining about Steven Seagal

[@thekingsleyshow]

You’ve earned my subscription mate. Great channel.

[@alexlantz]

Nice🙃

[@dbog5214]

I thought it's impossible to get the footage

[@alexlantz]

Still🤷

[@Zarathustra-rj4yz]

Sensei said goodbye to all his birthdays on SNL. Primo footage bro

[@citizenVader]

King midas turned everything into gold. King lardass turned shit into Seagal

[@citizenVader]

And then Seagal crapped his pants

[@alexlantz]

🤣

[@tomupchurch4911]

Too bad he doesn't apply his redirect technique to food.

[@thelawless1523]

u just saying these things cause his black

[@alexlantz]

🤣

[@thelawless1523]

@@alexlantz 🤣🤣🤣👍

[@dhawkes5096]

At least the wig at 3:39 is more convincing than his "real" hair.

[@damediamonds8495]

Although Eddie was a cast member, Charlie Murphy was always somewhere close by. I wonder how different it would’ve been if Seagull was around him.

[@svansy]

Steven Seagull, the action star of the sea With feathers of black, and eyes sharp as can be He takes flight with a mighty screech His moves so fast, he's hard to breach He's known for his martial arts skills Aikido his weapon, his heart it fills With strength and power, he's unmatched In every fight, he won't be dispatched With wings that span and claws so sharp He's feared by many, but never a harp For justice is his only goal To protect the ocean, and all its shoal Steven Seagull, a hero of the sea A true embodiment of loyalty For those who cross him, they will see The wrath of his beak, and claws so free

[@garcalej]

Oh God, the Vogons are back…

[@iguanasnipersfl]

Only Seagal can make Farley unfunny

[@leewright1]

I love to hate Seagal, but that SNL appearance is so cringe I can't bare to watch.

[@alexlantz]

Well, I don't see it that much of a cringe, but funny and disturbing

[@burniejarvis9298]

To be fair I have never watched Saturday night live.

[@alexlantz]

I found out what it is half year ago. Before I heard this name, but thought it is something similar to Conan O'Brien interview show

[@thecountgaming6926]

Hawkeye?

[@georgeswiney9529]

Truthfully, I grew up during that period and not knowing anything about him the guys liked him because he broke arms and legs, that was the draw. Hind sight is 20/20, but during the period of his decent movies, it was the death scenes and breakage

[@Lumibear.]

In a way I feel sorry for Stephen, as people usually get this way because they exist in an alt-reality bubble of positive affirmative, when really you’re the idiot everyone secretly enjoys laughing at, but nobody will ever tell you that because it’ll ruin their fun, and you’ll get upset, so you don’t know, so you will never get a chance to try not to be an idiot. Lol. So basically, most reality TV stars.

[@a.nonymouse]

I would love to be in the passenger seat as we watch the 'comedy' of Steven Seagull but only if Alex Lantz is the driver... Yourself, Space Ice and Redeye Reviews are the funniest guys I've seen on KZbin. I think it's great that people are making careers out of roasting Seagull, he deserves everything he gets as he is a TERRIBLE PERSON. I hope Karma does to Seagull what he did to martial arts movies and action movies.

[@alexlantz]

🙏Wise words

[@darrenclements6028]

Steven Frederick Seagull is the worst host of Saturday night live The master of k.f.c and bacon triple cheeseburgers, black belt in buffets

[@cristiandemirel1918]

To be fair to Steven Seagal, he was 10 times better than Elon Musk!

[@XLA-zg1nn]

Cocaine hell of a drug

[@RolandBenipayoART]

I myself not a fan of Steven Seagal, but tnh... nobody is perfect...like what do people expect of him?, yes i remember watching this episode when i was 18 yrs in that year (1991)...it was the worse.

[@victorious9213]

Al Franken is a fool lol.

[@LeedleLee457]

4:53 Didn't he live in Japan for 15 years prior to this or something? I myself have literally NEVER seen SNL till just last year, and I grew up watching TV in America. To me, that line came off equally as egotistical as Seagal's entire personality. LIke he was saying "Everybody in the entire world watches our show!! We're THAT good!"

[@alexlantz]

But Seagal was invited there as a host

[@stevienightheat1]

@@alexlantz because Seagal at the time was the biggest box office draw in Hollywood. That doesn't mean Seagal watches or has to watch SNL.

[@alexlantz]

@@stevienightheat1 but he has to know where he is going to perform at least. It's a basic logic.

[@stevienightheat1]

@@alexlantz Perhaps his agent didn't do his or her job and inform him of the situation properly. There could be a legitimate reason that isn't all his fault.

[@ll7868]

He came back from Japan in 1984, he lived in Hollywood and was training Kelly LeBrock at his Dojo from early 1985 to get fit for a role, she co-starred with Anthony Michael Hall in Weird Science in the spring of 1985, Anthony had signed a contract with SNL prior to working on Weird Science and was a cast member of SNL in the 1985/86 season. Steven & Kelly started dating near the end of the Weird Science production and Steven also knew Anthony through Kelly, they did promotional tours on the talk show circuit and crossed paths a few times. There's no way he hadn't at least heard of SNL and have a vague idea what it was, it would be like saying you have no idea what WWE is because you've never watched it.

[@hanchiman]

Honestly, even back in the 90's, I didn't really like Seagull, there is something that put me off with him as he always look like he had a shit burger and look pissed. However, most of my classmates at the time think he is "He is cooler than Bruce Lee and a true CIA agent!" crap, which many believed, because back then, there wasn't Internet to debunk his bullcrap. I think his movie where he never get injured or just being sadistic to the bad guys put me off. Not to mention his acting make him looks like an asshole than a sympathetic protagonist

[@brandonlink7471]

Imagine if Neil Breen hosted Snl. Better than Seagull.

[@caseysasmr9210]

Well Kane Hodder was a stunt man in under sege and people was chanting Jason and Steven said who the F is Jason? And Kane Hodder simply said that be me. He didn't like that Kane took the spot light and Signing autographs because of playing Jason Voorhees. Steven Seagal isn't a very nice person.

[@mrcritical6751]

The guy also flat out assaulted John Leguizamo on the set of Executive Decision, guy introduced himself to the cast by saying “I am in charge, my word is law” and when John rightfully laughed at the ridiculousness of a man (who wasn’t even in the main cast mind you) introducing himself like that Steven elbowed John in the neck and pushed him into a wall

[@adrianaslund8605]

7:34 This part was obviously scripted.

[@stevienightheat1]

Steven Seagal haters are the worst. Always talk big on social media but never have the guts to confront the man personally about it. Having said that, I agree he was probably the worst host for SNL. The man isn't an actor. He is a professional martial artist who has trained thousands of people in martial arts for nearly 50 years who just happened to have a film career that was unexpected. Seagal never tried out to be an actor. He was a trainer and bodyguard. Top that off, he was trained in Japan , and the Japanese culture is so serious and different from any other culture that most will never understand it unless living through it. PS on a side note, one has to wonder how Chevy Chase would've handled working with Seagal on that episode?

[@alexlantz]

In addition he had happened to be a secret agent, Buddha and served in police for 35 years. So yeah. As for confronting personally - just bring it on.

[@stevienightheat1]

@Alex Lantz he worked for police for over two decades. He also trained some ex military. I've never heard him as a secret agent, though. I heard he trained a few ex special forces though one of which is actually on KZbin that has backed up Seagal on that claim. I know he is currently training the Russian military. They even gave him a dojo to do it. Not a fan of that to be honest.

[@alexlantz]

@@stevienightheat1 yeah, he spoke about working as a secret agent a lot. But as for 2 decades in police - do you know which years was that?

[@stevienightheat1]

@Alex Lantz maybe the correct terminology is with and not for. I believe from the 90s to around 2012, maybe a few years longer.

[@alexlantz]

@@stevienightheat1 LOL

[@jwandahousefullofwickednes3605]

🦤

[@karryjohnson3261]

Wow. That was terrible.

[@bertrandnkurunziza]

What's the point with the stick?

[@alexlantz]

It's supposed to hypnotize you for a like

[@bertrandnkurunziza]

@@alexlantz Didn't work.

[@alexlantz]

@@bertrandnkurunziza yeah, that happens sometimes

[@bertrandnkurunziza]

@@alexlantz I like to play hard to get, even when weakened by hypnosis.

[@josephnicolino8529]

It takes talent to make a skit with Chris Farley AND Chris Rock not funny.

[@921ster]

Come on, another story about Seagal. Get some new material.

[@alexlantz]

Sure, as soon as I get tired of him

[@921ster]

Good, hopefully that is sooner than later.

[@hennyverheij5969]

Lots of great actors, don't wanna work with Seagal anymore. He's full of him self and think he's a great actor and people depending on him.... 🤮🤮🤮

[@cwrichardson3]

Why do you talk trash on Sensei Seagal? It sounds like jealousy.

[@alexlantz]

What exacrly do you mean?

[@tritri5107]

He is a jew