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A Lifetime drama featuring Senator John McCain as a personal space infringer. [Season 28, 2002]
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[@mheermance]

I love how they nailed the stilted acting of the typical Lifetime drama.

[@dalialule8112]

Martin Heermance yup.

[@jaysmith3448]

Stilted is an understatement!!

[@xtalviper]

That and the crappy overdubbed voices.

[@KaleLikesWaffles]

It also works because John McCain isn’t an actor so having him do something intentionally stilted does help

[@rosiepestel7836]

😂😂😂😂

[@Sonyag1]

That's the craziest skit I've seen on SNL. RIP John McCain. He was a good sport.

[@dalialule8112]

Sonyag1 he's a good actor like all politicians are. Lol. RIP McCain.

[@Chewbarta]

Menace Dennis where do they come up with this stuff?

[@ronaldpetrin5823]

McCain was more human than most GOP and deserves respect yet most republican idiots would rather have an inhumane GOP apparently. They got one in the commander in cheese.

[@Gcool243]

Hitman 009 lol wut

[@theananyo]

@Hitman 009 I don't know which planet you're living on, but please stay there

[@alanhamilton3789]

Lol John McCain was so good for someone who isn’t an actor!

[@thejwproject7593]

Alan Hamilton politicians are basically actors though

[@dalialule8112]

Alan Hamilton he is such a good of an actor. He can play a creep so well.

[@dalialule8112]

Alan Hamilton he's a politician they act everyday and they lie too. How do you think they collect all the votes.

[@fragwagon]

To be fair Lifetime shows don't really require acting.

[@dalialule8112]

fragwagon 😂. Yah because it's lame.

[@EthalaRide]

She's in full makeup and *earings* in the shower, this is so perfect!

[@indigenebyopuoro2257]

I didn't notice

[@heathersimmons531]

There is also NO running water, ha!

[@Andulamb]

@@heathersimmons531 Actually, there is. It's just mostly behind her. It's hitting her back, and when she turns to face her husband it hits her right shoulder.

[@sasquatch0o0o]

Very cool of John McCain to do this!

[@superdudeman666]

Why, he could be PRESIDENT after this amazing role! So long as he has a male running mate. Heh, there's a Lifetime movie right there!

[@patrickbuswell]

The opening shot is not even from Vancouver, British Colombia but instead of Montreal, Quebec! Hahaha! I'm convinced it was on purpose. Love those subtle jokes 😅

[@stillhere1425]

Meanwhile, Some Place in Canada…

[@grob01]

haha i almost pointed that out but so happy someone else pointed it out haha

[@milascave2]

You mean that they have more than one city up there?

[@OptimusPrimeribs]

I thought it was Los Angeles hah. Also the cop has a New York patch on his arm.

[@guineawuv]

OMG, I can't believe that's John McCain. He was so good in this.

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

I actually think John mccain missed his true calling in life, he was brilliant with his brief cameo in parks and rec as well

[@patrickhulsmans4967]

Reb Brown i

[@qtpysusie54]

Some people are just good at everything they try.

[@qtpysusie54]

He just excelled at a lot of callings!

[@Falicity345]

Wasn't that Joe Biden?

[@pvkat1982]

@@Falicity345 McCain and Biden both appeared on P&R.

[@jungefrau]

i always shower in full makeup and soft lighting!

[@hannahdelvecchio7521]

I am very surprised that wasn’t in the skit see me 00 man really miss mojo

[@kellidinit3725]

Don’t we all?

[@ChoctawNawtic4]

And all your jewelry.

[@generaljj71]

Yes....I know

[@OptimusPrimeribs]

Isn't that possible if you get into the shower after work or something?

[@mikkifarmer9626]

This sketch is destined to be a comedy classic. R.I.P to senator John McCain. He will be missed.

[@slackerman9758]

McCain was a man of principle, who put his life on the line for his country. A class act.

[@djangofreeman3153]

holy crap.. thats really john mccain?

[@jondunmore4268]

Not missed by me, the hypocrite warmongering gutless prick.

[@jondunmore4268]

@@slackerman9758 -- He "put his life on the line for his country" by being too gutless to tell Sarah Palin to stop calling Obama a nigger at her rallies. Yeh, THAT John McCain.

[@Andulamb]

I met him once, very briefly, when he went to Nebraska Public Television station do a remote interview with Larry King about adoption. (Which is completely irrelevant to everything else I'm going to say, although everything else I'm going to say is only to justify my saying that I met him once. It's the circle of life.) This was the late 90s and at the time I'd never heard of him. After that, of course I would notice when he was in the news, and although I vote Democrat I did think he would have made a good president. But, as others have said, it's too bad he picked Palin as his running mate. There were many highly-qualified female politicians who'd have made better vice presidents, but unfortunately qualifications take a back seat to electability: except in this case the electability of Palin was seriously miscalculated.

[@tori2dles]

Of all the politicians to have hosted SNL, Senator McCain was my favorite. He was self-deprecating, could take a joke and was actually quite good as an actor. He didn’t even break at times when other seasoned actors might. Though I didn’t agree with his politics, I always saw him as a fair-minded, down-to-earth leader who would buck his party when it was the right thing to do. His love for this country and commitment to service was evident. He walked the talk. Before I knew who the 2008 Democratic Presidential nominee or GOP VP nominee were, I seriously considered voting for McCain. He would have been a good President, I think. Had a candidate lesser than Obama run; had he not selected Palin, I think he would have won. I often wonder where the US would be had McCain been POTUS instead of W. Imagine, no Dick Cheney, no Karl Rove, no Rumsfeld. He would have selected two Supreme Court justices, too. I strongly doubt he would have pursued an invasion of Iraq had he been given the true intelligence. There are a lot of things I think he would have called BS on the spot. RIP, Senator McCain. You were one of the good ones, a dying breed for sure. You will be sorely missed.

[@tori2dles]

parrotprodigy productions - Thanks. Appreciate you saying so. You know, I don’t recall Giuliani’s appearance on SNL, but there were some years I was out of the country. If it was not long after 9/11 (which would be my guess), I definitely didn’t see him. Regards. 🌸

[@lisab9541]

I agree whole heartedly with this and wish I had said it.

[@marcandrews3945]

tori2dles And there certainly would not have been a 9/11.

[@dalialule8112]

tori2dles he wanted Lieberman as vice president but since McCain is a Republican he couldn't hire a Democrat vp

[@dalialule8112]

Marc Andrews, 9/11 happened before McCain wanted to be president.

[@Cos_Why_Not]

NYPD in Vancounver... Seems legit

[@ronque23]

Cos Why Not a little known quirk in Vancouver’s city charter allows NYPD law enforcement privileges there.

[@kelmo9398]

SNL needs to replay this episode. The whole thing was hilarious.

[@aquablue1252]

Seriously, it's fucking hilarious, and such a great satire of your typical 90s lifetime movie

[@steveconn]

Too close to how the #METOO movement actually is, they wouldn't dare.

[@NiramBG]

tbh that intro was funny enough for an entire video! :D

[@JaxxStarr81]

Honestly, one of the funniest skits I’ve seen on SNL. RIP John McCain. You will be sincerely missed. And you had a killer sense of humor.

[@steve3439]

OMG I totally forgot about this skit he was hillarious.

[@schwagarm]

RIP John McCain. As an Australian we always recognised this man as a fine heroic noble person. He was a great actor too - very brave of him to do this.

[@qtpysusie54]

I love you Aussies!

[@Pariahmachina]

What! That is actually John McCain!

[@BloodfoxV]

They made him look adorable XD

[@strawbarry7834]

Watching this 10 years later and find myself missing John McCain, one of the few Republicans I ever respected. Didn't agree with him on lots of stuff, but he was able to compromise and reach across the aisle. Glad he's not around to see what our Congress has devolved into.

[@AngelofMusic04]

May many backs get loofahed tonight. R.I.P. to a generally good politician, a true patriot and one hell of a comedian.

[@kclim]

He's loofahing angels now

[@tmseh]

He was wicked funny on SNL.

[@dalialule8112]

Will C he missed his calling, he should be been an actor.

[@Rhythmicons]

That was a Bill O'Reiley reference I think.

[@Rhythmicons]

it's false

[@mrstevens70]

This is in British Columbia, but the police officer was wearing a New York City Police uniform. You could also see the microphone. I love how the imperfections make the skit better.

[@RJTimbol]

Another funny imperfection is the establishing shot of "Vancouver"... it's actually a view from Mont-Royal, In Montreal. 😆

[@wildflower434]

With a deep a heartbreak, in my heart. Combination with laughter and tears watching a great SNL skit performance, from a great Maverick Senator. RIP Senator. You have always been, real, human, humble and reachable to all the people. You was rare, and irreplaceable. Greatly will be missed. RIP Senator. Rest In Power.

[@NotAustinV]

I love how they never leave Vancouver, yet they keep clarifying where they are

[@tenorlalala]

and I love how the shot at the beginning is the skyline of Montreal

[@OptimusPrimeribs]

And the cops arm patch says New York.

[@2006glg]

I don't know why I've never seen this one. All my favorite SNL comics and John McCain in one skit. This is awesome.

[@dazem8]

Amy is one of the best at saying ridiculous things with a completely straight face.

[@sharondawson2735]

RIP Senator Mccain 💖💖💖

[@cclarke0321]

Love this!

[@dalialule8112]

Sharon Dawson 😂😂. He missed his calling. He should've been an actor.

[@dharmallars]

I know this is sincere but the emojis killed me

[@mr.s7059]

R.i.p. senator McCain....God speed ❤

[@christopherthorkon3997]

R.I.P. John McCain. He was not just a good man and patriot but also knew how to have fun and make people laugh. We have a lot to learn from John McCain and his example.

[@mrburgers2440]

Man!! Maya Rudolph was cute as hell

[@ajujuadoidoi]

+Light Yagami And she still is!

[@mrburgers2440]

+Gustavosonoio no kidding

[@mrburgers2440]

nope

[@user-sp1vj5vh5f]

all the based on a true story movies in a nutshell.

[@Chemicalkinetics]

Based on a lot of true stories (not just one)

[@TheRealMrLane]

A true American hero. Rest in Peace Hero, Navy Pilot,Congressman and Senator John McCain. God bless you fellow #Virgo.

[@sambhrantagupta3522]

Wow!!!that was really John Mccain!!!!I am amazed at his sense of humour....that was really unusual from a politician....and so I really respect him as a person now!!!RIP

[@markhsx]

Did anyone else realise that the shot of "Vancouver, British Columbia, 1999" is actually of Montreal?

[@qtpysusie54]

Fun! I did not.

[@russellngwinn6800]

No I’m not Canadian so I don’t care.

[@Tflexxx02]

Did anybody notice the Vancouver cop had an NYPD uniform on?

[@cheapthrilll6323]

No one from the United States did.

[@doriancasapu7625]

yes

[@JosephNordenbrockartistraction]

With a show of hands, how many Americans remember this SNL skit ? I never saw this till now. Some people work all day and go straight to bed after a meal or just hit the bars on weekends. This was a riot in the comedy world... Comedy gold.

[@crazysingingchick]

I’m pretty sure I have this on tape somewhere. That episode still one of my favorites!

[@AlmostWorthless]

I remember it. I taped it!

[@Gcool243]

“Our 4 year old thought we moved without him” xD. I’m not gonna lie this sketch wasn’t doing it for me but the end brought it home nicely

[@stillhere1425]

If you only watched Lifetime…

[@panoskuki]

McCain look like an old chubby brad pitt :P

[@brottarnacke]

Or a shaved Santa Claus.

[@panoskuki]

or a mix of old brad pitt and an old travolta :P

[@noeraldinkabam]

You drunk

[@michelehood8837]

P. K., I thought he looked like Garth Brooks (who was also an awesome SNL host).

[@cheapthrilll6323]

He looks like John Perry Barlow, or the other way around.

[@YolandaAnneBrown95726]

Senator McCain was SO DAMN FUNNY!! R.I P. ❤🌹🇱🇷

[@sapphirewingthefurrycritic985]

Oh my god, this aged perfectly.

[@paris3135]

The music in this! So accurate!!!

[@rachelrusso7815]

LMAO, my mum and I love these Lifetime movies!!! This was funny!

[@rosiepestel7836]

Me too...

[@ghigg403]

This sketch could go on for hours and still be great

[@shinyshinythings]

John McCain was great in this, I kept looking at the video thinking “wait a second, is that who I think it is?” RIP. He was a good sport apparently, on top of everything he accomplished.

[@yapdog]

RIP, John McCain

[@DhavalShukla]

Amy looks gorgeous here.

[@donovanchase6086]

I was looking for this comment.

[@yourinnerlawyer4035]

As always!

[@davidlarsen-tj4tn]

I have a hankering to be in a Amy and Maya sandwich!

[@Jimmersaunt]

I really loved John McCain in this! Also McCain does Streisand is a classic sketch! RIP🙏🏻

[@michaelpizzuto807]

Love the NYPD shirt patch on the "Vancouver" Officer

[@abundantYOUniverse]

20 years ago, the last time I watched lifetime, it was about a widow who was taking the kids to their lost fathers grave. They also brought their little new puppy. The father was in the woods and shot the puppy with a sniper rifle and scope. I wonder how the father knew that puppy was out to get him.

[@christinaestrada1146]

4:33 did anyone see the mic dangling over their heads lol

[@lanadegay5511]

Well, I just watched this 9-min- movie like it was any other 2-hour movie. So into it

[@winksoy]

We will miss you John McCain 💖💖

[@nicholouswalker68]

Sen. John McCain knocked this one out the park.. God rest his soul.

[@daviedmond4639]

better than a lifetime movie

[@notthecamper]

It took me a moment before I was like "Holy shit thats actually john mccain"

[@nimhut]

Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph's are the best!

[@randal_gibbons]

I admire John McCain. For creeping me the hell out.

[@zedology]

1. Personal space 2. Personal space 3. Stay out of my personal space 4. Keep away from my personal space 5. Get out of that personal space 6. Stay away from my personal space 7. Keep away from that personal space 8. Personal space 9. Personal space

[@jackiefreeborn2563]

Zohaib Akhter spot on!

[@drakekay6577]

OMG I loved that commercial!!! I Love the thief guy too!

[@tori2dles]

That space is WAY too personal. I’m getting hives just being here.

[@Drj-69]

I've never seen this skit, and I have seen them all 4x over. Also, over 9 minutes long. Most importantly, great skit.😂😂😂 PS: If I did not read the comments, I would have never realized that was John McCain on SNL playing a great role. I am impressed. Truly one of the most real politicians ever, regardless of your politics...

[@kadijabah6175]

Omg. He was so funny on this skit. RIP

[@ethanrogers6004]

John McCain is a true American hero!!!!!

[@rh5466]

That's Montreal in the opening photo, not Vancouver. I recognized it straightaway. The round building, for example, is McGill's Medical Library. ☺

[@erinmalone2669]

John McCain was a surprisingly good actor. He definitely gives funny creepy in this sketch.

[@stillhere1425]

That weird raspy voice 😅

[@The5425177]

Every lifetime movie ever. And #JohnMcCain is hilarious. Watching his memorial service, it was very clear that he had a wicked sense of humor.

[@aa-oq1ev]

Lmao that opening panorama is Montreal

[@captnpeacemaker]

RIP McCain

[@littbitterst2328]

Omg🤣🤣🤣😬I'm actually a survivor of domestic abuse...my partner was charged and convicted of 2nd degree attempted murder.....but this CHEERED me up!! Omg....there is SOO much of this bullshit!!! Thank you SNL... I truly love you♡♡♡

[@katc5051]

I really hope you are in a better place.

[@littbitterst2328]

@@katc5051 thanks...I am♡

[@CanOnlyHappenToMe]

My god, did this really happen?!

[@donovanchase6086]

It's based on a true story. But some people, places and situations have been completely changed.

[@lls3676]

"When I graduated in 1996, there were very few states where women were allowed to practice law."😃

[@puffalump76]

Lol..this is hilarious..personal space infringer. 😂 2:49

[@rosiepestel7836]

😂😂😂😂

[@jssangel416]

oh lord, I feel like such a fool for watching Lifetime movies now, lol. this is so spot on!!!!

[@ouranos0101]

The last of the noble Republicans. End of an era1

[@pazooter]

Love that this footage has been saved. I was a preteen when this happened when I lived in North Central Indiana and I listened to it on the radio.

[@Satanic_Leftist]

Damn John I didn't realize you were a good actor too!!

[@laurallama73]

Wow! An all-star Lifetime cast. 😂

[@guptageneralstores5243]

Back then this was a parody on lifetime drama. Today this could be a parody for news channels

[@BabyGrl725]

John McCain ❤️❤️ I haven't seen my husband all day and I wish he was here to loofah my back, tbh

[@SuperheroRockstar]

Ahh, what are you doing here? Um... I live here.

[@ronnieferguson9337]

You held your own with the incomparable Amy Poehler, Rest In Paradise Senator McCain! You ALWAYS have my vote!

[@jasoncinema]

This was his best sketch! Hilarious! :)

[@melissah170]

Gillian: Suppose I were invading his personal space? Officer: That would be different, he's a man. LMAO!!!!!!

[@jodiburnett6211]

The music. 😎🤙🏼

[@dragonchr15]

The only thing they got wrong is that lifetime movies pretend Vancouver is NY, or LA, or Philly, or any major American city despite everyone sounding Canadian

[@TrenchMan93]

RIP John McCain. An American hero and funny as Hell human being with a good sense of humor!

[@gandalfdagre]

John McCaine is cool ....

[@MohammadAbdulkhaliq]

wtf ? I just noticed it's john mccain !!

[@jerrylacy2391]

Only Republican that was worth a dam

[@ArmyGF88]

Omg, I never knew he hosted! I have to watch the whole episode later 😂

[@wajietaus]

hes such a sweetheard :D

[@lightyears2go]

3:10 the knowing wink-gotta watch for those telltale signs, ladies amirite

[@amiblueful]

John McCain was so surprisingly good in this. Who'd have thought? Great man.

[@Chloe-ge7vv]

IS THAT SEN. MCCAIN???

[@chs9999]

I have been looking for this sketch forever

[@TheLovelySheri]

RIP Mr. McCain, he was hilariously funny.

[@billthecat666]

McCain was quite funny in this.

[@BrosBGaming]

Its so like a lifetime movie i cant tell when im supposed to laugh.

[@OowllwoO]

🌷Rest in peace, John McCain 🥀🙀

[@toobad55]

I was tripping out. John McCain. That was great acting.

[@pinesiskin59]

Hilarious! Thanks and RIP John McCain. Reminds me of the time Steve Forbes hosted....he had a real flair for comedy.

[@Knucklehead123]

John McCain! Wow! Sense of humor - as well as the rest of it. War hero, brilliant politician, wonderful marriage and family, beat trmp at his own game. Had no idea he did SNL. . .

[@lucysmith5931]

I love how Amy makes ppl laugh when all she is doing is taking her head set off and sitting down at the desk lol

[@KimberZK]

John McCain was awesome!

[@stillhere1425]

Hello also recent viewer.

[@sapphirewingthefurrycritic985]

I love this.