The McLaughlin Group - SNL

[@mayormc]

Still makes me LMAO 30 years later. Never gets old. Classic.

[@trhansen3244]

Kinds sleepy

[@zkbf2000]

So true. Sitting in the train going home from a very busy day working at a very busy hospital, I am laughing so hard

[@yamatotakeru9078]

This is the best era of SNL the 90s, 70s and late 80s

[@jimgeorge3273]

​@@yamatotakeru9078the early- mid 80s. Was the funniest era. Had Eddie Murphy and Paul pisscapo

[@jsmall10671]

When he said "Issue #7: what will issue #14 be?!? Mortinitinytabletop!!" I had to stop the video to catch my breath. Just brilliant.

[@azzyflya2355]

I’ll die on this hill. Dana Carvey and Phil Hartman are the two most talented members of the cast ever and the fact we had them at the same time is mind boggling to me.

[@livejay9062]

Reasonable claim.

[@lonnieeastin6401]

WRONG! You must one of those insane persons looking for John's "magic bag" 🙂

[@chrisf8855]

Fact💯

[@BStagg82]

My thoughts exactly

[@manhalen7046]

I cant disagree with that

[@vijaynair2403]

I love how gradually abstract his questions get. SNL writing was so impressive back then! And so many great performers.

[@ProNorden]

Gosh, it was great though to have both #Buchanan ✌ and McLaughlin on a news commentary show. They were excellent. Buchanan still is, both in interviews and in print. ✌

[@juanelorriaga2840]

Lol so true about the questions getting stranger

[@HoldenNY22]

Those ExtraTerrestial and LIfe after Death Quesitons were funny, but somewhat accurate how crazy the show could get.

[@adingoatemybaby498]

@Anthony Demilio That's because Trump is dumb as shit

[@theOriginalTimG]

Credit a young Conan O'Brien for the superb writing...

[@Semiam1]

This skit wasn’t far from the actual show. Carvey killed it

[@HoldenNY22]

True.

[@jonSM99]

That's the point. That's what makes it. It's funny because it's true. My grandparents used to watch the McLaughin Group, so my dad had to show them these skits, and they didn't get it.

[@harryparker9452]

Actual show is far far better. I watched is since it began back in 82 along with Wall Street Week for 20 years. Carvey couldnt even hold 5 minutes in the real show. The topics are too complex for a simplton comedian to answer. LIke so many idiot leftist what you cannot compete with you criticize and ridicule like old women.

[@charlesarturo7718]

@@harryparker9452 = old woman getting her knickers all tied-up in knots, all A TWITTER for getting her sensitivities hurt, boo-hoo! Did her witty bitty feelings get hurt over a COMEDY BIT? Sheesh, talk about a simpleton mistaking comedy for outright criticism, for all we know, John McLaughlin might have eve gotten a kick out of this, WHAT A SNOWFLAKE!

[@charlesarturo7718]

@@harryparker9452 To PROVE what an idiot you are, I went and dug-up a story regarding the subject since I remember Mr. McLaughlin making a guest appearance on the NSL skit, read towards the bottom where he had a cameo in one of the episodes. John LOVED all the ribbing, etc., he even called the WRITING and performances "BRILLIANT": "`SNL` SPOOF HAS MCLAUGHLIN CRYING `MORE` Virginia Mann, The Bergen Record CHICAGO TRIBUNE John McLaughlin has found imitation to be the most marketable form of flattery. Since Dana Carvey and his ''Saturday Night Live'' cohorts started parodying the dogmatic host and his ''The McLaughlin Group'' panelists last season, McLaughlin says the audience for his forum (6:30 p.m. Saturdays, PBS- Ch. 11) has been greening. ''The demographics of the program have vastly expanded,'' McLaughlin says. ''I`ve found that younger people have been clued to the show by `Saturday Night Live.` '' In an effort to keep a good thing going, McLaughlin recently invited the chief culprits from ''SNL'' to tape two installments of his CNBC talk show, ''McLaughlin'' (9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays). On hand were Carvey, fellow performer Kevin Nealon, executive producer Lorne Michaels, head writer Jim Downey and Robert Smigel, the ''SNL'' writer who first noticed the comic potential of McLaughlin. During the taping at NBC`s Rockefeller Center headquarters, a friendly but adversarial atmosphere prevailed, McLaughlin told Carvey, ''Wayne`s World'' style, that he`s a very funny guy-not. He`s a terrific mimic-not. This would be a very good show-not. Then he offered some advice for future ''McLaughlin'' skits: ''I think you should milk my panelists more.'' In return, Carvey and Co. offered McLaughlin more ribbing. ''We never found anything we could make fun of easier than your show,'' Carvey said. ''You know you`re a character, John.'' McLaughlin-a former Jesuit priest, university professor, editor and columnist who holds a doctorate in communications from Columbia University and master`s degrees in philosophy and English from Boston College-seems to go through his highly theatrical paces with a wink. On ''The McLaughlin Group,'' the combative host, who tends to overenunciate, delights in being argumentative as he challenges his panel to give opinions and predictions about a series of issues. ''The McLaughlin Group'' has been returning the jibes. McLaughlin has been punctuating lots of declaratives with ''not.'' And Kondracke recently referred to New York City as a ''sphincter''-another term borrowed from The mutual mimicry reached its peak of silliness during the Halloween episode of ''SNL,'' when Carvey`s McLaughlin was shown slumped in his seat, apparently dead. Onto the set came the Grim Reaper, who tossed back his black robe and hood to reveal-McLaughlin. ''That cameo appearance was one of the high points of `Saturday Night Live,` '' McLaughlin quips. After the CNBC tapings, McLaughlin recalls what he thought when he discovered he was the object of parody. ''I like good humor. I like wit and creativity, and their performances were so brilliant,'' McLaughlin says. ''They give you extraordinary caricature, and I think it`s great. And I like it from a marketing point of view.'' You're an idiot, Harry.

[@eddieavilia2299]

Nobody breaks, brilliant acting, comedy gold.

[@TJ-kk5zf]

exactly

[@anthonyr829]

This is so great! No stumbling, breaking...just flawless comedy and timing from top notch actors

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

WRONG!!!!

[@gispel7058]

And no tribal hatred from those on both sides of the political spectrum. Great premise , character portrayal, and flawless execution. Writing was spot on too. They were soooo much better than now.

[@angelsky6869]

Yes!! It’s so aggravating when so called comedians like Fallon and The Californians break character. It really is so low grade and unprofessional.

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

Timing was so vital in this sketch that I have to applaud every performer for not breaking. No cue cards just pro's with amazing writing

[@KittyPurrfect100]

Wrong!

[@4seeableTV]

SNL has always used cue cards. Or, as Carvey is doing here, using a teleprompter.

[@austinteutsch]

One of the most perfectly done skit in the history of SNL. Dana nailed it.

[@dougweber9084]

I agree 👍. In tears every time I watch it. Carvey and Nealon steal the show.

[@MoeHamHead-bx7og]

WRONG! The skit was in fact flawed but in a perfectly flawed manner. Next issue - why did John Goodman have hair when Jack Germond didn't?

[@richardsiciliano7117]

As much as I love the original cast, let's be honest, this era was the pinnacle of SNL, and will never be topped.

[@fan5407]

Also, Robert Smigel, Bob Odenkirk, Jack Handey, Jim Downey were all writing at this time (probably Conan, too). And those are just the "well known" writers.

[@frzstat]

WRONG! (Just kidding, it was great.)

[@contraryMV]

If you actually watched this show you'd know all the performances were spot on.

[@pronkb000]

Well...and I hate to say this about Phil, but not so much on Buchanan. Hartman (and the writers) would do Buchanan much more accurately in later sketches, though.

[@waynehasch5978]

Wrong !!!!

[@pianoman551000]

Still watch the Mclaughlin Group weekly, but not as stimulating with John at the helm. Miss him very much!

[@evrbody]

I watched a little bit of The McLaughlin Group from around that time period for reference, and the real Jack Germond sounds EXACTLY like John Goodman.

[@barnswardrowan3022]

mclaughlin was hasty with interruptions if i remember

[@daveguy11]

Dana Carvey is a freaking genius.

[@martingrey2231]

Him and Martin Short.

[@charlesarturo7718]

@@martingrey2231 You WOULD be biased, Martin.... ~{ : ) }+=

[@charlesarturo7718]

Let's not forget Mike Meyers.

[@katherined800]

He's even got the ugly sweat.

[@buckbundy8642]

WRONG!!! 🤣😂

[@squamish4244]

"Absolute metaphysical certitude" is a phrase that has stuck in my head.

[@FanboyFilms]

It's also in "Watchmen" I think.

[@jedijones]

Goes well with it's a mathematical certainty from Titanic.

[@FanboyFilms]

@@bradthompson5383 Watchmen came out in 1986, this sketch is from 1990. But they are probably both drawing the phrase directly from the original McLaughlin Group show. My point was just that it seemed to be a common McLaughlin phrase.

[@FanboyFilms]

@@bradthompson5383 I might be ignorant too. I was thinking of the movie but I assumed they took the line from the comic. I could be wrong, I haven't read it for a while.

[@actualnotfactual]

The sketch’s writer (Conan O’Brien) had come from Harvard where this phrase might have been used.

[@mdarrenu]

Dana Carvey was simply brillant - should have won an emmy just for this performance. Excellent writing. McLaughlin actually started the whole trend of panel from CNN to the View.

[@austinteutsch]

Totally agree. If you're gonna spoof a t.v. news show, you gotta do your homework. The writers did their homework.

[@MultiEviscerator]

Please do not cause McLaughlin to spin in his grave, mentioning "The View" in the same breath with his intellectual and diversity of opinion show. CNN might have gotten the idea of "Crossfire" from him, but that had intelligent people from both sides. Not a bunch of intellectually bereft hens cackling in harmony.

[@edscott4729]

Wrong! Agronsky & Company with a young George Will was first.

[@mdarrenu]

@@edscott4729 I stand corrected. It was Agronsky on steroids. There is at least 1 video of Agronsky panel on You Tube. Jack Germond?

[@jimgeorge3273]

I don't know about that. Crossfire was on CNN for a long time.

[@BarrySmithviolin]

LOVE Carvey’s preparation! He absolutely KILLS here. Always one to exaggerate a character in unique ways that always were SO FUNNY!!! 🌹

[@GrantDolanMusic]

My sister called this show “the people who shout at each other.” My dad loved it and the other three of us in the house just went along with it. Acting was spot on.

[@Gawaine687]

Accurate. When I was a kid I called the show "The Screaming Squad" and in our house that is what we always called it. The skit is so spot on!

[@arriuscalpurniuspiso]

Probably the best generation of SNL. So much talent on that stage

[@derekcrudele4695]

If you never watched the McLaughlin Group, the first three minutes of this are spot on. RIP John McLaughlin. RIP Phil Hartman.

[@MrDash03]

And Jan Hooks

[@kooale]

@@MrDash03 3 big uns!

[@helpinghal]

I saw this when it first aired. I totally lost it when he said "you can't leave, all the doors are locked from the outside"

[@jime6688]

David Weaver I LOST it at Patty Patty Buch Buch.

[@helpinghal]

This was definitely one of the funniest routines from that era of SNL

[@jaspartheghost526]

I was on the floor by that time.

[@BigDaddy-xx1gk]

Me too. I just about peed myself, and could not breathe, I was laughing so hard.

[@stewartberger7734]

Incredibly funny

[@mr.pavone9719]

It's important to notice how well the actors stay in character and don't chuckle at the jokes or wait for the audience reaction.

[@angelsky6869]

Yes if this was Bill Hader, Kristen Wiig and Fallon they would fail. Don’t know why they can’t be professional and do the job.

[@lynnelhampton-bott6917]

Professionals

[@jaylestingi]

Wait, so Jimmy Fallon ISN'T funny? But I was told he was? What gives? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jaylestingi]

@@angelsky6869True but at least Bill Hader and Kristen Whiig are talented COMEDIANS and funny. I give Jimmy Fallon alot of credit for going up night after night on the Tonight Show; I am sure it is NOT an easy job! However, don't think he is an especially talented comedian. He has his moments but he never showed the pure comedic genius that people like Mike Myers, Dana Carvey, Chris Farley or even Will Ferrell have. He is likable (in public at least), works hard and is easy on the eyes, but not really funny.

[@angelsky6869]

@@jaylestingi that’s true

[@langerthree3013]

Brilliant. One of SNL's all-time best.

[@k_e3735]

You can really appreciate the way the characters play their part well and take it seriously. If Jimmy Fallon was in this he would've broken character and laughed and ruined the skit as usual.

[@jaspartheghost526]

Patty Patty Buch Buch

[@toddpinkstonisgod]

WRONG!!! …oh wait, I actually agree. Classic sketch.

[@KronosIV]

Although this is probably not a popular opinion, I like that the comedians don't break into laughter amongst themselves at every joke like on the current weekend update.

[@CoCotheTurtle]

@@jaspartheghost526 DAMN! For over 30 years I thought he was saying, "Patty Patty Puke Puke!"

[@nebulousisgod]

These were the days. The McLaughlin Group was exactly like this too; except Dana Carvey is much more entertaining

[@TRJ2241987]

These 'McCloughlin' sketches were the least exaggerated parodies SNL ever used to do, easily

[@gerrydooley951]

yep

[@frankphillips6001]

I saw this sketch live before I ever saw the real show. I thought that while it was very funny it was grossly exaggerated. Then I saw the actual show and found I was WRONG!

[@radar0412]

WRONG!!! Those were the Worst of Days, and Dana Carvey was boring. ISSUE 2!!! Will Saturday Night Live ever be this good again?!!

[@jaspartheghost526]

Carvey was awesome.

[@dmfuerte]

Dana Carvey as John McLaughlin should moderate the next Trump Biden debate.

[@homerthompson8730]

That would be awesome....

[@KyleRuggles]

@@homerthompson8730 And it's gone! But agreed! It would have been awesome if Trump didn't wuss out, but.... yup.. lol! YAY!

[@stanleyban]

hahahahaha!!!

[@afisemenaborevlaka48]

WROOONG!!!

[@tooshay7396]

EVERYTHING is SCRIPTED. "We'll know our disinformation program is complete when EVERYTHING the American public believes is FALSE", former CIA Director William Casey Feb 5, 1981.

[@AtomicPunk23]

This is my favorite SNL sketch of all time. I remember laughing so hard as a kid at "everyone else is insane and trying to steal my magic bag!" 🤣

[@ZERO_O7X]

Wrong!! 😂

[@kooale]

@@ZERO_O7X RIGHT!

[@ZERO_O7X]

@@kooale Patty Patty Buke Buke? @2:55

[@scottythegreat1]

I didn't get the joke until later on because I never saw the original. Now that I have, it's funny

[@bobdobalina838]

Dana Carvey just knocks it out of the park here. Complete descent into lunacy. comic gold

[@homerthompson8730]

I don't know how Dana Carvey kept a straight face the whole time... Brilliant.

[@lars1296]

“Is it between 1 and 100...” “Don’t skirt the issue!”

[@earthur7792]

WRONG !! :P

[@thetoddperspective]

A master class by Dana Carvey.

[@coolcat6303]

Always one of my fav skits. Probably gonna be hearing Carvey shout “WRONG!” in my head the rest of the day though. Haha. Also really enjoyed “Patty Patty Buke Buke”.

[@jaspartheghost526]

I can watch this over and over and...

[@randomarge]

My toddler is named Patrick so his nanny calls him Patty Patty Buke Buke.

[@jacobdehaan4114]

Me too. After watching this a bunch of times, after anyone said anything to me, I went "WRONG!" 😂🤣😂

[@CoCotheTurtle]

Sorry, but it's "Patty Patty Puke Puke."

[@syoung321]

@@CoCotheTurtle WRONG! It's Buke, as in the first syllable of Buchanan.

[@Rayoscope]

"The McLaughlin Group, an unrehearsed, hastily assembled program..."

[@1958Shemp]

NOT WRONG!

[@silvereagle2061]

Poor Clarence would never get a word in lol

[@omegamale7880]

The voiceover saying that was the same guy as on the actual show.

[@harrambou9468]

WRONG!!!

[@andyrose5616]

​@@omegamale7880 It sounded a lot like the actual McLaughlin announcer (Mac McGarry), but the person you hear in the sketch is actually Joel Godard, who would later be Conan O'Brien's announcer.

[@firstlt2]

I rolled on the floor when I first watched this 25 years ago (I watched the McLaughlin Group regularly) and now it seems even funnier. Amazing!

[@harrambou9468]

WRONG!!! You did NOT roll on the floor you fell into your dog’s bed

[@thedudeedbtz]

This is what made the show great and if you do not find this skit emmy worthy you obviously will end up living in a van down by river.

[@MORE1500]

Fantastic. I miss the The McLaughlin Group on SNL as much as I miss the real McLaughlin Group.

[@getcrack4me]

It's back: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHW5iJiqr9iHnLs

[@jaspartheghost526]

Wish they did more of them.

[@pianoman551000]

The McLaughlin has RETURNED on KZbin. Every Sunday beginning at 12 noon. New host, of course.

[@happydayz7857]

It was a good show

[@ericn1450]

Jan did a pretty good Eleanor there and Goodman slouched just like Jack Germond did. Very funny.

[@tubularbill]

Classic skit. SNL was on top back then. Carvey one of the all time best. Ironically this skit actually started me watching the real McLaughlin Group when I could find it on PBS.

[@IrishCarney]

I always watched it on NBC and I got sick of the GE ads. GE owned NBC at the time

[@hbdragon88]

McLaughlin credits the SNL skits for broadening his audience. He relates a story about when he was walking on the street and an 18 year old would roll down the window and yell "WRONG!!" as a shoutout and he would love it.

[@rodneyrankin3878]

Same here. Also became a fan of Crossfire after seeing this.

[@Narbized]

3:27 John McLaughlin: “I'm not finished with your name, germonacle! Jack-o-lantern-jay-gee-jummy-jummy-jummy-mayhem!”

[@tigertank06]

You’re insane John. 😂😂😂.

[@Narbized]

@@tigertank06 WRONG! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@knockknock1246]

Mort teeny tiny table top 😄

[@stilichobias]

@@knockknock1246 Eleanor, gee I think you're swellanor!

[@knockknock1246]

@@stilichobias 👍

[@JHallDaBoss]

One of the most iconic skits of all time.

[@NevadaBoss]

ISSUE ONE: That's a LOT of f*cking talent in one sketch...Goodman, one of the great actors ever, Kevin a real talent, Carvey an incredible impressionist, and the 2 most talented SNL cast members ever...Jan and Phil. It doesn't get no better...ISSUE 2!....

[@travelhawk7895]

WRONG

[@tugboat2030]

WRONG....St. Patrick of Buchananomics!

[@eromitlabhitw]

I think- WRONG!

[@michaelmazzarella72]

How they didn’t break character is amazing-so funny 🤣

[@gerstube1]

Yep if it was today's snl there would be about two whole minutes added just for corpsing

[@JS-jp9hr]

Possibly the best SNL sketch of all time. Definitely top ten.

[@marcscraigslist_account8297]

WRONG! This bit lands squarely in 12th place on the list of best SNL skits of all time!

[@dr.reidsheftalltruthinscie2007]

Dana Carvey,, Best SNL performer ever... by far...

[@brucefranklin6295]

Pretty much great in almost everything he did on SNL.

[@americandreamer6092]

Reid Sheftall “Girlie man!”

[@coolcat6303]

Carvey would also be my #1 pick. After him, i’d say Eddie Murphy, Jon Belushi, Phil Hartman & Chris Farley.

[@dackmont]

Top tier for sure, with Dan Aykyoyd, John Belushi, Gilda Radner, Eddie Murphy, Kristen Wiig and a very few others... killer impressions, timing, range, outrageously funny.

[@sammyjo2852]

Richard Grandmont And Kate McKinnon

[@matthewrogers6866]

Best snl 90s........bar none Dana best imitator in his time on there

[@coraje1388]

As a teenager I suffered from insomnia. SNL Johnny Carson, David Letterman and later Conan O’Brien where all my heroes and always will be. Love u guys for bringing me laughter instead of depression

[@scotth.9170]

“WRONG!!!” I couldn’t stop laughing.

[@jaygasper4853]

I was so young when this came out had no idea who McLaughlin was but still loved this skit, after getting older loved it even more

[@rrickarr]

I thought John McGluaghlin beat William Buckley Jr. any day!

[@MultiEviscerator]

There are archived episodes you can watch, either clips or the entire 1/2 hours. Many of the insights John and his guests had, have come to pass.

[@JakeKoenig]

"WROOONG!! 😲 You knew who McLaughlin was, but you hit your head and suffered amnesia, which of course you don't remember."

[@nodak81]

Same here. lol

[@wyldebyll3089]

When the actual McLaughlin had Morton Kondrake and Mort Zuckerman both on one time he exclaimed; "I'm mort-ified!"

[@keanelimusic]

Was a fan of the show and I rewatch this skit regularly. Pure genius. RIP John McLaughlin.

[@pennise]

"All the doors are locked from the outside." LOL

[@RobAGabor]

Eleanor Gee I Think You're Swellanor

[@marvinthiessen3454]

"Gee Eleanor, I want to make you swellanor"............

[@DimJongUn]

WRONG

[@jedijones]

That's the line from this that I can never forget. Everybody seems to have one.

[@stephenpenrice1230]

I have a false memory of John McLaughlin actually saying that on his show, but WRONG!

[@johnbennett3269]

I don't know how anyone made it through that sketch without losing it 😂

[@ancientlighting9612]

listing to the live audience, They all lost it...🍄

[@user-fe1nn1qw4s]

They under-exaggerated the insanity of the actual show.

[@jackfrost7683]

WRONG!!!!!

[@PIXPromosMore]

To this day, I STILL think of Special K with Banana

[@paulfolbrecht744]

I use the reference with co-workers who were born after this skit aired.

[@mclaughlinfanclubchannel4691]

buh nan nuh :)

[@chauncieextreme8514]

Patty patty buke buke

[@jimsmith9853]

These were the best. I still use "Wrong!" In Carveys/McLaughlins voice. Fellow Gen Xers get the reference and laugh. Millenials try not to cry and complain to HR.

[@lusasilva8373]

Omg, that is my favorite!! 😂

[@Aelcyx]

I'm watching this at work... Holy crap, I was trying so hard not to laugh out loud... I'm like crying here... This is so good! 😂

[@ScottAnd]

This is genius if you've ever watched the real McLaughlin Group

[@PungiFungi]

That’s what so brilliant about it, I never watched the real thing and yet this had me rolling on the floor.

[@mccallosone4903]

this may be the mostly tightly written snl sketch ever. absolutely incredible. even funnier if you know who they are parodying, but of such good quality that its funny even if you dont. legendary.

[@tommoore8726]

They all nailed it. Jan Hooks was very under rated as a comedienne and actress.

[@juanelorriaga2840]

“Mort Teeny tiny tabletop”

[@whoisdickieschnabel]

LOL!

[@Damone7653]

@@whoisdickieschnabel ...I think I know!

[@mr.pavone9719]

I read this comment just as he said it.

[@davidfisher5599]

Totally brilliant. Jan Hooks' impression of Elenor Clift is Perfection.

[@IrishCarney]

As I said elsewhere she has the look down (with better legs) and the hand chops too, but doesn't do Clift's nasal voice that can cut through the clutter

[@MarshalTennerWinter]

Classic sketch. Might be Dana Carvey's best. "WRONG!!!"

[@moviemadvideo]

One of the BEST skits EVER in SNL History!

[@knirbnosaj1158]

Patty Patty Buch Buch and Jamonocle are permanent comedy etchings in my brain. Dana is the master.

[@IrishCarney]

Totally on that nickname for Buchanan. And now that I came back to this on KZbin, I have "Eleanor I think you're swell - anor" newly stuck in my brain, in that accent

[@williamdunphy352]

Dana Carvey-John McLaughlin Pat Buchanan-Phil Hartman Eleanor Clift-Jan Hooks Jack Germond-John Goodman Mort Kanadacke-Kevin Nealon

[@williamdunphy352]

I wish.

[@robertdubs9466]

In later episodes, Jack Germond would be played by Chris Farley, and Jan Hooks would be replaced with Fred Barnes, played by Mike Myers.

[@treasurethetime2463]

One of Carvey's best performances.

[@1969EType]

No television personality ever managed the time better on their show than John McLaughlin. I always wondered what the man was like in real life and was it a different personality than the one he displayed on the show? Was he self-aware of how obnoxious and conceited he was? Dana Carvey completely captures the essence of John and Hooks, Nealon, Hartman and Goodman really shine, too. This is an all-timer skit for me. Thank you Lorne and all the great talents that you have introduced us to and shared with us. Here's to 50 more great years of SNL!

[@paddydoublems]

I loved how Carvey made satire of McLaughlin, even using nicknames for the panelists, which was taken from McLaughlin calling one of the panelists, Freddie 'The Beadle' Barnes. And it was hilarious when the actual McLaughlin shows up to do the same thing.

[@jaspartheghost526]

Beetle

[@paddydoublems]

@@jaspartheghost526 No actually, it's 'Beadle'. Google it.

[@andyrose5616]

McLaughlin eventually started using some of the lines from the sketch on the real show. Such as calling a score of 10 being "absolute metaphysical certitude."

[@DavidWonn]

As a kid at the time, this skit got me curious in knowing who the real McLaughlin was. Excellent job to the best cast ever!

[@kevincorcoran6493]

@TheBlankFromHeck McLaughlin actually guest hosted the show because of this series of parodiesThe musical guest was Bonnie Raitt.

[@jaspartheghost526]

@@kevincorcoran6493 And he was great on that skit.

[@juanmonge8]

Bring back the “Sinatra Group”.

[@Hinch2011]

My absolute favorite SNL sketch of all-time!

[@davidfisher5599]

"Swing Baby... you're platinum!"

[@michaeloedy1568]

@@Hinch2011 “I got chunks of guys like you floating around in my stool....now go kick his ass Steve.” Lmao

[@Hinch2011]

@@michaeloedy1568 "COVER YOUR FACE, STEVE!"

[@grafstamphaus7303]

This parody is nothing short of marvelous. Dana, Phil (R.I.P.), Kevin and John are marvelous.

[@IrishCarney]

Phil was a first rate talent but phoned in this one. Basically the credit here for his performance goes to the hair stylists

[@coolcat6303]

McLaughlin: “St Patrick of Buchananomics!” Pat Buchanan: “I think I’m gonna leave, John.” McLaughlin: “WRONG! You can’t leave, all the doors are locked from the outside. NEXT ISSUE!” LMAO

[@torik.6047]

🤣😂🤣🤣🤣

[@soranraina4391]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@jntj3007]

Perfect impression of the entire McLaughlin Group!!! HAHAHAHAHA!

[@LS-el5lk]

"What number am I thinking of, Pat Buchanan?!!!" :D

[@scottleary8468]

"Saint Patrick of Buchananomics." "I think I'm going to leave John." "WRONG! You can't leave. All the doors are locked from the outside." 😂

[@jennajobasiaz5559]

Im choking here, tears, my sides hurt..

[@blimy01maynard30]

Announcer: A hastily, assembled program of serious people discussing serious topics. John: What number am I thinking of, Patty Patty Buch Buch.

[@jafmoveez2446]

Pretty accurate to how it really was

[@stewartberger7734]

Special K with BANANAS

[@Sturgeon54]

Having watched the actual show in the '90s, all these players were near spot-on with their impressions, such a gifted cast.

[@TJ-kk5zf]

Dana was hands down the best comedian ever on SNL

[@LivLovePray-f5o]

Those were the days.....just loved this. I typed in "McLaughlin Report" because it was indeed one of my favorite programs to watch and mainly due to John McLaughlin. I use to love his signature sign off of "BYE-BYE" I am so glad that SNL skit came up. Laughed the whole time. What a talented group of comedians. I miss the once great SNL. I haven't watched it in years and know I am missing NOTHING by doing so.

[@jaspartheghost526]

This was brilliant. Love the way it got more and more wacky as it went along. How did Carvey remember all those lines?

[@jedijones]

I'm guessing the long name for the "I'm not finished with your name" part was ad-libbed at least.

[@LloydBraun11]

Amazing! I'm actually eating Special K with banana whilst watching this. Dana Carvey is the best!

[@gpan62]

The real maclaughlin did say mondo jermondo...he also said Morton as "more TON". He also called Fred Barnes "Freddy the Beadle Barnes"

[@IrishCarney]

He'd put in "boy" too. Beatle Boy Barnes

[@ricardocerrillo1897]

I miss ol John Mc. I was hooked this talking heads program in it's heyday. Carvey was on fire with this performance!🔥👍

[@tjmns]

I used to watch this show Saturday or Sunday mornings back in high school, actually It gave me a strong foundation in politics and how the world works a bit, thanks to JM and his regular guest crew

[@jaydouglas5847]

Same here. I think I may have been the only person in my high school who not only watched but loved it. Same with the original" Crossfire" when it was Pat Braden for the left and Pat Buchanan for the right. Since Tim Russert passed there's authentic and hard hitting real news debate shows anymore. Just polished ,prepped talking heads following canned talking points and playing "Gotcha" with guests of opposing viewpoints. So lame to compared to what these kind of shows were. Classic SNL skit before Lorne went full ideologue and allowed both the left and right to be skewered and lampooned. Today's SNL is a propaganda arm of the DNC. What a shame.

[@thomascreeley867]

This brings back childhood. The impressions of that show are spot on, just amped to 11.

[@WesleyRatko-l1m]

Every performer here is super talented but…who wrote this amazing sketch? 33 years later it's still funny.

[@HongPong]

this is easily one of my favorite SNL sketches

[@finnmccool1591]

WRONG! Your favorite sketches are The Church Lady, Mom Jeans and Black Jeopardy.

[@CoffeeAndPaul]

​@@finnmccool1591LOOOL

[@maxheadrum5452]

This sketch on Saturday Night Live was right on the money when it came to this show

[@1999glock]

Best SNL skit ever to those who knew the Mc Laughlin Group. Good job !!!

[@jamie42172]

great skit. Loved it, watched the original in high school.

[@jedijones]

It's my favorite skit and I never saw the real show.

[@Ghoopty]

WRONG!!!

[@1999glock]

@@Ghoopty Surrealsm......... what is your problem.....Well I think... WRONG !!!!!!

[@Ghoopty]

@@1999glock I love your name 😅

[@davidmeichner8346]

Eleanor and Pat fighting was half the reason I used to watch the actual show

[@davidthomspson9771]

I loved the McLaughlin group...

[@Mayorofpeepsville]

WRONG

[@HistoricWrath]

My dad used to watch the McGlaughlin Group religiously 😂 this was such perfect satire 😂😂😂

[@thatvikingtemper]

So did my dad! 🤣 I agree that this satire is right on! 😂

[@DoubleGauss]

With Dana Carvey SNL was at its apotheosis.

[@wncwaterfalls]

Watched years of SNL, this is still my favorite sketch of all time

[@MrDeengels]

Ohhhhh these were the days

[@ArtbyPaulPetro]

sheer brilliance...all of them.

[@theflyxx]

1:17 “14 being absolute metaphysical certitude.” 😂

[@IrishCarney]

Which is exactly what McLaughlin would do although he used 5, 10, or 100 as metaphysical certitude. His old theological training probably coming in

[@Kevin-tz2lv]

Dana is a beast.

[@bjmajor]

This is so spot on, it's scary. Great performances by all, especially Dana. Would you ever guess that the real McLaughlin was an ex-priest?!

[@bdwaggoner]

Actually, I can believe he was one. Some of those Jesuits have been known to be notorious ball busters.

[@amyt2400]

And he dated Martha Stewart for a bit. Yep.

[@TheChrisHype]

Dana freakin Carvey, ladies and gentlemen...

[@Sonystar9]

This pops into my head so often, PAT BUCHANAN.

[@footofjuniper8212]

This is a skit I remember fondly from my teens. I was sure that, like so many other skits of this era, I would be unable to find it again. I was WRONG!

[@jonSM99]

thank god for the internet

[@jedijones]

@@jonSM99 WRONG!