Palin on SNL - The Orange Mane

TheDave · 10-20-2008, 09:38 AM

1st off pretty funny skit...

1 question though, was that really Todd Palin ?

Paladin · 10-20-2008, 11:41 AM

Chase says putting Palin on ‘SNL’ a mistake: Former cast member less than impressed with VP nominee's performance

Access Hollywood: updated 7:48 a.m. MT, Mon., Oct. 20, 2008

NEW YORK - As a former cast member and “Weekend Update” anchor, Chevy Chase knows something about “Saturday Night Live” — and he wasn’t impressed by what he saw this Saturday night, when Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin made a much-hyped appearance.

“Quite frankly, it’s a big mistake to let her go on,” Chase told Access Hollywood at the Give Food a Chance benefit in New York. “What was brilliant about (‘SNL’ chief) Lorne (Michaels) was that he had nothing written for Sarah and that apparently she cannot improvise herself out of a paper bag!”

Palin appeared in two sketches — the opening scene, and a second performance in the “Weekend Update” segment where she bobbed her head to an Amy Poehler rap song.

“On ‘Weekend Update,’ that was her big chance,” he said. “Nothing.”

But Chase was critical not only of Palin’s comedic chops, but of the political campaign of her running mate, Sen. John McCain.

“The management behind McCain’s campaign has been dumb. This has only helped accentuate the problem of his judgment in choosing, in such a cynical way, a candidate like Sarah Palin for vice president. I think the last thing that they would want right about now is to have the rest of America knowing all that … to have her be seen on ‘SNL,’ certainly never there. If anything, you just want her to be seen just from a distance.”

“I’m sure she’s very bright,” he added. “But so is the Butterworth woman.”

But Chase had kinder words for Tina Fey, the “30 Rock” star and “SNL” alum who has returned to the show several times this season to play Palin, including Saturday’s opening sketch.

“I think Tina Fey’s in a lot of trouble,” he laughed. “Because after Jerry Ford lost, I made about $80 million. Are you kidding? You’re talking to the wrong guy here. Tina’s great!”

L.A. BRONCOS FAN · 10-20-2008, 04:42 PM

As I said in the other Palin/SNL thread, she was her usual snarky self.

She wasn't a very good sport.

She had a chance to try to win people over and she failed to take advantage.

Even McCain was funny and self-effacing at that dinner he and Obama attended.

Hogan11 · 10-20-2008, 04:47 PM

The opening was okay...the weekend update stuff bombed IMHO.

In the end, it's not enough to matter.

I agree McCain at that dinner was great.....both him and Obama were very funny there, but McCain was the real surprise that night.

SJ Bronco · 10-20-2008, 09:06 PM

Bob Dole was hilarious when he was on there so I know it's not that dull republican blood. It's just that she has the personality of Anne Coulter.

baja · 10-20-2008, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SJ Bronco

Bob Dole was hilarious when he was on there so I know it's not that dull republican blood. It's just that she has the personality of Anne Coulter.

Please don't insult us men that way.

L.A. BRONCOS FAN · 10-21-2008, 03:35 AM

Betty Bowers (America's Best Christian) Interviews Sarah Palin:

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Paladin Ring of Famer Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9,150	Chase says putting Palin on ‘SNL’ a mistake: Former cast member less than impressed with VP nominee's performance Access Hollywood: updated 7:48 a.m. MT, Mon., Oct. 20, 2008 NEW YORK - As a former cast member and “Weekend Update” anchor, Chevy Chase knows something about “Saturday Night Live” — and he wasn’t impressed by what he saw this Saturday night, when Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin made a much-hyped appearance. “Quite frankly, it’s a big mistake to let her go on,” Chase told Access Hollywood at the Give Food a Chance benefit in New York. “What was brilliant about (‘SNL’ chief) Lorne (Michaels) was that he had nothing written for Sarah and that apparently she cannot improvise herself out of a paper bag!” Palin appeared in two sketches — the opening scene, and a second performance in the “Weekend Update” segment where she bobbed her head to an Amy Poehler rap song. “On ‘Weekend Update,’ that was her big chance,” he said. “Nothing.” But Chase was critical not only of Palin’s comedic chops, but of the political campaign of her running mate, Sen. John McCain. “The management behind McCain’s campaign has been dumb. This has only helped accentuate the problem of his judgment in choosing, in such a cynical way, a candidate like Sarah Palin for vice president. I think the last thing that they would want right about now is to have the rest of America knowing all that … to have her be seen on ‘SNL,’ certainly never there. If anything, you just want her to be seen just from a distance.” “I’m sure she’s very bright,” he added. “But so is the Butterworth woman.” But Chase had kinder words for Tina Fey, the “30 Rock” star and “SNL” alum who has returned to the show several times this season to play Palin, including Saturday’s opening sketch. “I think Tina Fey’s in a lot of trouble,” he laughed. “Because after Jerry Ford lost, I made about $80 million. Are you kidding? You’re talking to the wrong guy here. Tina’s great!”

10-20-2008, 04:42 PM	#3
L.A. BRONCOS FAN Mo' holla fo' yo' dolla! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: In a bunker in an undisclosed location Posts: 52,694	As I said in the other Palin/SNL thread, she was her usual snarky self. She wasn't a very good sport. She had a chance to try to win people over and she failed to take advantage. Even McCain was funny and self-effacing at that dinner he and Obama attended.

10-20-2008, 04:47 PM	#4
Hogan11 Rock-N-Roll Historian Let's take these SOB's out!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: W.NY.B.C. Posts: 21,300 Adopt-a-Bronco: Floyd Little	The opening was okay...the weekend update stuff bombed IMHO. In the end, it's not enough to matter. I agree McCain at that dinner was great.....both him and Obama were very funny there, but McCain was the real surprise that night.

10-20-2008, 09:06 PM	#5
SJ Bronco Ring of Famer Real Tree, No Seeds Join Date: May 2001 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 9,798 Adopt-a-Bronco: John Elway	Bob Dole was hilarious when he was on there so I know it's not that dull republican blood. It's just that she has the personality of Anne Coulter.

10-21-2008, 03:35 AM	#7
L.A. BRONCOS FAN Mo' holla fo' yo' dolla! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: In a bunker in an undisclosed location Posts: 52,694	Betty Bowers (America's Best Christian) Interviews Sarah Palin: