Saturday Night Live: Christmas
Join the epic "Not Ready for Prime Time Players" cast of Saturday Night Live regulars in a hilarious compilation of the best holiday moments from the show's Christmas specials. Some of the highlights include "Martha Stewart's Topless Christmas Special," "The Lost Ending to It's a Wonderful Life," "The Night Hannukah Harry Saved Christmas," "Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood on Christmas" and, of course, the Church Lady's drum solo.
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Plot Summary
This Christmas special from Saturday Night Live showcases memorable holiday-themed sketches from the show's history, particularly from the late 1990s. It features a collection of festive and often absurd comedy bits designed to entertain viewers during the holiday season, highlighting the unique brand of humor SNL is known for.
Critical Reception
As a compilation of existing sketches, critical reception focuses on the selection and enduring humor of the chosen bits rather than the special as a new entity. These sketches were generally well-received during their original airings for their comedic writing and performances.
What Reviewers Say
- Features classic, often re-watched SNL holiday sketches.
- Highlights strong performances from the late 90s cast.
- Delivers consistent comedic moments for fans of the show.
Google audience: Not applicable for this compilation special.
Awards & Accolades
None notable as it is a compilation.
Fun Fact
Many of the sketches featured in this special, like 'More Cowbell' (though not explicitly a Christmas sketch, its popularity often led to its inclusion in compilation-like retrospectives or year-end reviews), became iconic moments in SNL's history and are frequently referenced.
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