Over the past 29 years, seven small words have defined what
comedy means to America: "Live, from New York, it's Saturday Night!" Never has
one tv show produced such an immense number of comedic genuises. Names such as
Chris Farley, Dana Carvey, Adam Sandler, Will Ferrell, Chevy Chase, Eddie
Murphy, are all alumni of this great comedic institution. Dozens upon dozens of
memorable characters and quotes have also come from the show. Such characters as
the samurai, the coneheads, church lady, the roxbury guys, the spartan
cheerleaders, pat, wayne and garth, and many others. Such lines as
"cheeseburger, cheeseburger", "well isnt that special", "youll be livin in a
van, down by the river!", "were goin to pump. . . you up!" all bring back
wonderful memories for people that were watching the live show when it happened.
These lines are like one big inside joke for the people that watch the show,
making them a part of a sort of, special club. This show is one of the greats,
along with The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, The Simpsons, Seinfeld, and all
the other shows that will live on our minds forever.
--turd ferguson
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