Dana Carvey: Thank you! I'm picturing Dana Carvey as Ross Perot on SNL. Stick around, well be right back! What are YOU doing here! The late Ross Perot will be remembered for a great many things, from running for president in 1992 as a third-party candidate and scoring 19% of the vote, arguably handing the White House to. And, if I may be so bold, out of that cast I was probably the best cast member. [ the audience cheers ] Hey, how do we know youre telling the truth about your cast being the BEST ever? From Los Angeles, California! That could be a new catchphrase! You know, uh after I left SNL in 1993, people would come up to me and say, Dana, the shows not as good without you! Or, Dana, I liked it better when you were there! You know? There goes my stand up career. Carvey was great! It was not a lot of heavy lifting on my part.. Just fine. [ Andy runs off stage, as the audience goes nuts ], [ Lovitz enjoys his recognitions, as Carvey playfully wraps his arms around him and fondles his man-breasts ]. But the air is not as joyful as before. One of Carvey's greatest Perot sketches aired on October 24th . Um Its just undeniable! Together: [ singing ] We watched them all try to prove us wrong. Dana Carvey: [ singing ] I did Ross Perot! Sure, his style was parodied by Dana Carvey on #snl. He was a colorful American character.. pic.twitter.com/JEBy0wq6FT, Sarah Kelly (@thesarahkelly) July 9, 2019, I always found Katrina Johnson's impression of Ross Perot on #AllThat hilarious. Its Carvey and Hartman at their absolute best, and a memory likely to be almost as enduring as Perots long-shot campaign. Some fans are arguing that Johnson's impression was actually BETTER than Carvey's, "Katrina Johnson's Ross Perot impression on All That was better than Dana Carvey's on SNL.". [Season 18, 1992] #SNLSubscribe to SNL:https://goo.gl/tUsXwMStream Current Full Episodes:http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-liveWatch Past SNL Seasons:Google Play -http://bit.ly/SNLGooglePlayiTunes -http://bit.ly/SNLiTunesFollow SNL Social -SNL Instagram:http://instagram.com/nbcsnlSNL Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/snlSNL Twitter:https://twitter.com/nbcsnlSNL Tumblr:http://nbcsnl.tumblr.com/SNL Pinterest:http://www.pinterest.com/nbcsnl/ She did. He then drives away as fast as possible, but Stockdale is able to run as fast as the car and catch up. After becoming only the 2nd third-party candidate to fight his way into a presidential debate in 1992, Ross Perot earned his spot at the poduim with snappy remarks about Bill Clinton and George H.W. Jon Lovitz: I wont sit back idly and watch our cast be SLANDERED by that RUFFIAN! Its kind of emotional, Ive got my two teenaged sons here tonight in the audience, and, uh [ the audience applauds ] I know where they are, because its the first time theyve seen me on Saturday Night Live, and Im sure, after the show, Im gonna be a normal comedian and all needy, like, Hey! The Best of Dana Carvey. I know, Ive changed. Here he is greeting trick or treaters in Dallas. I just said BEST EVER! I mean, we had Phil Hartman, we had Mike Myers, Jan Hooks it was incredible, you gotta admit! 15 Feb 2023 02:44:27 Two-time presidential candidate and billionaire tycoon Ross Perot, who died Tuesday at the age of 89 after a five-month battle with leukemia, was amused when comedian Dana Carvey poked fun. Bush and there were 18 cast members that season, he was allowed to play him throughout the course of the 1992 campaign. What worked around the dinner table for my family did not work for 11 year-olds. Odd, but not surprised, to see Dana Carvey trending today. He then drives away as fast as possible, but Stockdale is able to run as fast as the car and catch up. Maybe youre just making it up! You know why? Ross Perot..Dana Carvey (on tape) Announcer: NBC's "Saturday Night Live" will not be seen tonight, sothat we may bring you this NBC News Special: "Debate '92: The Challenge toAvoid Saying Something Stupid". The cast of Hartman, Jackson, Carvey, Miller, Hooks, Nealon, and, of course, Myers, were a great team. Henry Ross Perot the Texas billionaire most famous for his 1992 presidential campaign (and a bit less so for his one in 1996) died on Tuesday, prompting fond recollections of that time a wealthy businessman tried, twice, to run for the most important job in the country. During the next election, his oft-repeated objection "Let me finish!" I did Garth and Hans It was a renaissance 86 to 93 was the be-e-e-e-e-est!. Why am I here? He also had the moderator repeat a question because his hearing aid was off and nearly walked up to the wrong podium. I-I dont know. I voted for Ross Perot, which says way less about my politics than it does about my affinity for graphs and Dana Carvey. I don't have any experience in gridlock government, where nobody takes responsibility for anything and everybody blames everybody else.". Tags: politics, Bush-Clinton-Perot Debate Cold Opening, Presidential Debate between George Bush, Bill Clinton and Ross Perot., Phil Hartman Bill Clinton, Dana Carvey George Bush, Dana Carvey Ross . In fact, he called me up once because he wanted me to be with him in Texas on election night! Thank you! He just had a funny way of talking. Dana Carvey: Well I didnt say awesome. Can I finish one time? The man was a Vietnam War hero who survived seven years as a prisoner of war, but he was new to politics and seemed a little confused at the debate. Jon Lovitz: [ he scoffs ] Speak for yourself, my little pixie! I-I don't know. (@Srirachachau) July 9, 2019, ross perot is forever inextricably linked in my mind with @katrinaajohnson's impression of him on #allthat circa 1995 pic.twitter.com/K8i5kgutgw, Look if youre gonna get Dana Carvey trending cuz of Ross Perots death and his SNL impression, then you might as well get Katrina Johnson trending as well for her All That impression pic.twitter.com/YY6hLes38w, CATCH THE SHOW / UNDERGROUND MONSTER (@CatcherofShows) July 9, 2019, As an elder millennial my clearest memories of Ross Perot are actually of ****KATRINA JOHNSON**** impersonating him on All That. He had this distinct Texas drawl and this old-fashioned pragmatic servitude about his policies, and hed be very impatient when people didnt get it. Henry Ross Perot the Texas billionaire most famous for his 1992 presidential campaign (and a bit less so for his one in 1996) died on Tuesday, prompting fond recollections of that time a. I've never been good at Math! Wow! Halloween in Dallas:Carvey, who left "SNL" in 1993, would return as Perot a handful of times. Dana Carvey: [ thinking ] Does it? Click here to watch. Bush. While some cited the star of Opportunity Knocks, others called out Katrina Johnson, who did a pint-sized Perot on the beloved Nickelodeon sketch comedy show All That. 4 moments on CNN that helped shape Ross Perot's political path, He just suddenly was on the scene, it seemed, Carvey said of Perot. Click here to watch. Dana Carvey: I know! [ Lovitz holds up rabbit ears behind Carveys head ]. Dana Carvey: [ thinking ] Does it? Anyone who watched "Saturday Night Live" in the 1990s would remember Perot mainly due to Dana Carvey's impression of the Texas billionaire-turned-White House hopeful. Two-time presidential candidate and billionaire tycoon Ross Perot, who died Tuesday at the age of 89 after a five-month battle with leukemia, was amused when comedian Dana Carvey poked fun at him . So iconic was Carveys Perot that the comic wound up talking, shortly after the news broke, to The Los Angeles Times. He is the one political impression I can do. Theres me with Sigourney! Joyride:Phil Hartman makes his one and only appearance as Vice Adm. James Stockdale, Perot's running mate. "Can I finish" has a whole new meaning. Hans/Franz still cracks me up. All Rights Reserved. Tom Sizemore, star of 'Saving Private Ryan,' 'Heat,' dies at 61 after brain aneurysm, Josh Hartnett is done talking about his break from Hollywood but ready to make fun of actors: 'We're the worst', Michael B. Jordan admits muscle gain for 'Creed' has been harder as he's gotten older, Billy Bush suggests Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes start their own show after ABC exit: 'They've got something that works', How to watch every Oscars 2023 Best Picture nominee. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Carvey was so good he was asked to pull double duty during the 1992 US presidential campaign, when he played both Perot and his rival, President George H.W. "SNL" standout Dana Carvey captured Perot's rambling delivery and Texan twang in 10 sketches from 1992 to 1997. Ive never been good at Math! Ross Perot, billionaire tycoon and 2-time presidential candidate, dies at 89. Playing Clinton, the late great Phil Hartman. He said to me, I got an idea: You go out and do me, and Ill do me. Dana Carvey: Wow! A Warner Bros. Ross Perot Re-Enters the Race:Perot gets back into the 1992 race by responding to negative feedback. 86 to 93 was the best! Hardly. 2019 TIME USA, LLC. For some including those who were young at the time and received the majority of their political intel from sweetly savage sketches on SNL Carveys Perot, who appeared in 10 sketches, was more famous than Perot himself, and the comedians impersonation arguably made him all the more lovable to the masses. Anyone who watched "Saturday Night. U.S. independent presidential candidate Ross Perot delivers his concession speech to the crowd gathered 03 November 1992 at his election night headquarters after Democrat Bill Clinton won the presidential election. Grumpy Old Man - Lose a limb George Bush - Just Do It Chopping Broccoli Song Neil Young Song Bob Dylan Still, others cited themselves, for Carvey and Johnson made Perot seem like someone anybody could impersonate. (Photo credit should read RICHARD ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images), Carvey told Ashley Lee of the Los Angeles Times. But thats just not true. On a Monday, people had never really heard of him; then on Tuesday, Lorne Michaels had a VHS tape of him and asked me to take a look and see if there was anything there., I thought, oh my God, this is amazing a fully formed comic character. 2:01 PM EDT, Wed July 10, 2019. Prob-ab-lyyyyy! Watch Carveys Ross Perot character take Phil Hartmans Admiral Stockdale for a joyride in 1992, Flashback: Dana Carveys Greatest Moment as Ross Perot on Saturday Night Live, Neil Young Sets Release Date for Vintage Seventies Bootlegs, Kiley Dean Began As Britney Spears Backup Singer. [ the audience cheers wildly ] Its great to be home at Saturday Night Live. I voted in my 1st election in 92. Kristen Wiig: Wow, okay So that means youre the best person to ever be on the show? [ promotional photo of Sigourney Weaver a gorilla from Gorillas in the Mist appears ]. !) I chopped brocco-locco-liiii! 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Saturday Night Live Transcripts Season 36: Episode 14, ..Dana Carvey ..Kristen Wiig ..Bill Hader ..Andy Samberg ..Jon Lovitz. Bush and independent candidate Ross Perot in a three-way debate with Bill Clinton, who was played by now deceased Phil Hartman. Kevin Nealon was great as Sam Donaldson. [ he snickers ] Maybe I shouldnt say it. Details Ross Perot and other third-party candidates debate on Larry King Live. Stockdale was ripped to shreds for his performance by late-night comics and the media in the aftermath. For more information on cookies including how to manage your consent visit our, This video is not available in your location. He loved it and was very nice about it, Carvey told Ashley Lee of the Los Angeles Times. Sorry but real 90s kids jump immediately to Katrina Johnson https://t.co/HlKO88vOIF, Old Chau Road Remix ? But when many people look back at Ross Perot, the image they recall is Dana Carveys hysterical impersonation of him on Saturday Night Live. And they flashed throughout the show, because we were going crazy, you know what I mean? Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. But when many people look back at Ross Perot, the image they recall is Dana Carveys hysterical impersonation of him on Saturday Night Live. "As a kid of the 90s, when I see the name Ross Perot, I immediately think of Dana Carvey," one fan wrote on Twitter. Of all the live comedy shows going on in New York right now, THIS is the best freakin audience right now! RIP H. Ross Perot. I'm not worthy!" Carvey_perot_cracker.wav Dana Carvey: "Hold it there, cracker boy, I'm not finished." Carvey_perot_finish.wav Dana Carvey impersonating Ross Perot: "Can I finish?. His nasal speaking voice and quirky personality made him a perfect target for the comedian and even though the actor already played President George H.W. The show has always had great people, and no cast is better than any other cast except for MY cast. Two-time presidential candidate and billionaire tycoon Ross Perot, who died Tuesday at the age of 89 after a five-month battle with leukemia, was amused when comedian Dana Carvey poked fun at him on the long-running NBC show. Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dana Carvey: With Dana Carvey, David Spade, Rob Schneider, Jon Lovitz. Goodbye! But this guy is a titan.". We were the greatest players to ever grace this stage! 89-year-old Perot, who twice ran for president as an independent candidate, died after a five-month battle with leukemia. President George Bush Sr., presidential candidate Ross Perot, . (When the time came for the big three-way debate sketch, Carvey had to pre-record his Perot bits, which were spliced into the live broadcast.). All rights reserved. The late Ross Perot will be remembered for a great many things, from running for president in 1992 as a third-party candidate and scoring 19% of the vote, arguably handing the White House to Bill Clinton, to founding the billion dollar company Electronic Data Systems and organizing a daring 1979 rescue of two Americans imprisoned in Iran. We didnt even have Applause lights back then we had Calm Down! lights. Perot's Punchy Performance After becoming only the 2nd third-party candidate to fight his way into a presidential debate in 1992, Ross Perot earned his spot at the poduim with snappy remarks. His McCartney was great too. July 9, 2019 1:04 PM PT. Dana Carvey Comedians Saturday Night Live Celebrity Impersonations Funny Audio Clips Dana Carvey impersonations of Bob Dylan, George Bush, Neil Young, Ross Perot, Garth from Wayne and Garth, the Church Lady & The famous Chopping Broccoli Song ! July 9, 2019, 1:15 PM. I really enjoyed doing Ross Perot, such a fun character to play, Carvey told The Times. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. And many of the accolades from that era go to Carvey. Ross Perot (Dana Carvey) holds a press conference in which he explains the many Republican dirty tricks that he and his family have to fend off, including attempts at replacing his dental work with transmitters. Show art for Cadence13's Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade Courtesy of Cadence13 Premium Podcast Studio, Cadence13, an Audacy company, has partnered with two of Saturday Night. Jon Lovitz! Can I finish one time? as Perot than you're clearly not between 35-45. This edition of Saturday Night Live represents the most versatile actor and stand-up comedian ever! 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That work has earned him ten Emmys and fourteen nominations. Carvey played up Perot's short stature, Texas twang and robust ears in skewering the candidate's pro-business, pro-technology, pro-wealth approach to every problem. Click here to watch. From 1986 to 1993, Dana Carvey dominated the stage at Saturday Night Live with dead-on impressions and some of the most popular characters in SNL history. Dana Carvey as Ross Perot in a ''Perot for President" skit on May 9, 1992. His Carson meets Arsenio skit was hilarious. Did you encounter any technical issues? By using the site, you consent to these cookies. 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