Jon Lovitz: [ snapping his fingers ] 1 SING! 2:01 PM EDT, Wed July 10, 2019. I agree with TheWrap's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and provide my consent to receive marketing communications from them. [ Bill and Kristen exit ] Dana Carvey: [ singing ] "I did Ross Perot! Presidential Debate between George Bush, Bill Clinton and Ross Perot. [ he snickers ] Maybe I shouldnt say it. (12/7/92), Full video here: https://t.co/tczIw07GP5 pic.twitter.com/HiD8SBNwQE, One of the best memories about the 1992 election was the SNL presidential debate with Dana Carvey playing both Bush and Perot. Just fine. RT @GeorgeZippp: I'm picturing Dana Carvey as Ross Perot on SNL. Neither Johnson nor Carvey have yet commented on Perot's death, but would definitely break the Internet if they did a eulogy in full costume. He was a colorful American character.. He then drives away as fast as possible, but Stockdale is able to run as fast as the car and catch up. One of Carveys most memorable sketches was Joyride with Perot, in which he drives a car while trying to ditch running mate Admiral James Stockdale (played by Phil Hartman) following his disastrous debate appearance. Dana Carvey: Thank you! I cant recall if they ever did a sketch where both Bush and Perot were together and what they did for that @mikeryan?https://t.co/B7RKm63GGm, Christopher Campbell (@thefilmcynic) July 9, 2019, Watch Dana Carveys Ross Perot character take Phil Hartmans Admiral Stockdale for a joyride on #SNL in 1992 https://t.co/JOfwVOnGO3 pic.twitter.com/2V4wqoVK8C, Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) July 9, 2019, https://twitter.com/AustinKellerman/status/1148598400318922754, CLIP: @danacarvey does his impression of Ross Perot at the White House. YOU'VE REACHED YOUR MONTHLY ARTICLE LIMIT. Saturday Night Live TV Show Sound Bites - Ross Walker pic.twitter.com/1iLeK1wNWa, Larry With a L (@MrBrijez) July 9, 2019, https://twitter.com/southbndsuarez/status/1148619361361338370, damn #rossperot #katrinajohnson pic.twitter.com/mSChd4qaro. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Sign up for Rolling Stones Newsletter. Carvey was great! I'm picturing Dana Carvey as Ross Perot on SNL. "Can I finish" has a Powerful Ross Perot:Carvey made light of Perot's early exit from the 1992 election (he dropped out in July but would re-enter in October), but showing off how money is the real power. Then theres two of me! He had a very good sense of humor about it.. Jon Lovitz: [ he raises his arm triumphantly ] ACTING!! 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 ! Click here to watch. 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! 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 Perot, Presidential Debate, Travis Kelce Gets Coached by Heidi Gardner for SNL, Travis Kelce Channels His Inner Indiana Jones, Weekend Update: Biden Meets with Zelenskyy in Ukraine, the Oscars' Crisis Team, Weekend Update: Harvey Weinstein and R. Kelly's Prison Sentences, NBA Slam Dunk Contest, Weekend Update ft. 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Here are Carvey's most memorable moments as the tycoon-turned-presidential candidate. Dana Carvey: I know! Prob-ab-lyyyyy! SNL had the funniest take with the sketch Joyride with Perot, where the candidate takes Stockdale (played by Phil Hartman) on a car ride after the debate and lavishes him with praise before convincing him to leave the car to check out the scenery. (@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 began the night by wondering, Who am I? 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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. 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. I voted for Ross Perot, which says way less about my politics than it does about my affinity for graphs and Dana Carvey. 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. Today the world is mourning the loss of Ross Perot, and if you were a kid in the 90s you probably remember the parodies of the Texas self-made billionaire made famous by stars like Dana Carvey. 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. I did Ching Change but thats racist now. 40 Best 'Saturday Night Live' Characters of All Time, Ross Perot, Billionaire and Former Presidential Candidate, Dead at 89. 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. You know why? 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. I-I don't know. as Perot than you're clearly not between 35-45. Ross Perot loved it when Dana Carvey made fun of him on 'SNL' - CNN Many thought Amanda Bynes played the little billionaire, but it was actually Johnson, and many fans are shook over the realization. Ross Perot, billionaire tycoon and 2-time presidential candidate, dies at 89. Here he is greeting trick or treaters in Dallas. SNL: The Best of Dana Carvey - iTunes In fact, he called me up once because he wanted me to be with him in Texas on election night! Fans are sharing clips of the funny man playing Perot, and reflecting on some of the best moments. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. 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. Jon Lovitz: And now, Dana, let us sing our praises! It also reminded many of one of the things that most made Perot incredibly famous: Dana Carveys boisterous, shrill, bizarre folksy aphorism-spouting impersonation of him on Saturday Night Live. All Rights reserved. I've said it before, but in the early 90s, every Funny Guy you knew had two go-to impressions on lock: Steve Urkel and Ross Perot. He said to me, I got an idea: You go out and do me, and Ill do me. Don Roy King has directed fourteen seasons of Saturday Night Live. Its Carvey and Hartman at their absolute best, and a memory likely to be almost as enduring as Perots long-shot campaign. 86 to 93 was the be-e-e-e-est!. Dana Carvey: Weve got a great show! Stick around, well be right back! . It wasnt a great night for Carveys running mate, Admiral James Stockdale. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Click here to watch. 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. Dana Carvey Was Terrified To Play Saturday Night Live's Church Lady 86 to 93 was the best! overshadowed his previous success as an orator, and became instant fodder for late-night comedians like Saturday Night Live's Dana Carvey. Um Its just undeniable! What are YOU doing here! This is my contribution to the discourse. Larry King Live: Ross Perot interrupts Larry King's (Kevin Nealon) interview with Brian Wilson (Tim Robbins) to pull out, then consistently jump back into, the 1992 presidential race. RIP H. Ross Perot. SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE DAILY NEWSLETTER, FIRST TAKE. [ he mimes smoking ] Goodbye, everybody! 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This forced the show to use camera tricks and recorded segments anytime Perot and Bush appeared together during a live broadcast. [ 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 ]. We were the greatest players to ever grace this stage! She did. That could be a new catchphrase! Andy Samberg: Wait a second, Dana! !") I chopped brocco-locco-liiii! I did Garth and Hans It was a renaissance 86 to 93 was the be-e-e-e-e-est!. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Saturday Night Live - The Best of Dana Carvey, DVD at the best online prices at eBay! His Carson meets Arsenio skit was hilarious. Tags: 1990, Cold Opening, Ross Perot's press conference., Dana Carvey Ross Perot, Dana Carvey press conference Carvey_dylan2.wav Dana Carvey as Bob Dylan. Click here to watch. appreciated. Bush and there were 18 cast members that season, he was allowed to play him throughout the course of the 1992 campaign. I really enjoyed doing Ross Perot, such a fun character to play, Carvey told The Times. But thats just not true. Prob-ab-lyyyyy! Wow! And they flashed throughout the show, because we were going crazy, you know what I mean? Lord Mike on Twitter: "RT @GeorgeZippp: I'm Ross Perot-Larry King Cold Opening - NBC All rights reserved. 15 Feb 2023 14:28:14 Texas billionaire Ross Perot, who died Tuesday at 89, he was very much in on the joke. Perot Talks Dirty Tricks - SNL - YouTube https://t.co/HoH0TQJuc9. One of Carveys greatest Perot sketches aired on October 24th, 1992, two weeks after the 1992 vice-presidential debate. 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. Yet, he was arguably the most viable 3rd party candidate weve seen. By using the site, you consent to these cookies. Of all the live comedy shows going on in New York right now, THIS is the best freakin audience right now! Click here to watch. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. And now, here is your moderator, Jane Pauley. Bush and independent candidate Ross Perot in a three-way debate with Bill Clinton, who was played by now deceased Phil Hartman. President George Bush Sr., presidential candidate Ross Perot, . He loved it and was very nice about it, Carvey told Ashley Lee of the Los Angeles Times. What worked around the dinner table for my family did not work for 11 year-olds. Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen Dana Carvey! Bush, but his Perot impression was equally loved, and frequently paired him up with Phil Hartman as Larry King. Click here to watch. But, man, I looked young, didnt I? He was my introduction to committing to an impression and also to puzzle hunts, which are awesome. 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. Perot Talks Dirty Tricks:Perot sidesteps questions about his claim of Republicans using "dirty tricks" against him. ("Can I finish one time?! View all posts by Don Roy King. By using the site, you consent to these cookies. I think we have a photo? Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dana Carvey - IMDb Dana Carvey as Bob Dylan. His McCartney was great too. https://t.co/iQvwxk8F1G, Kathy Klotz-Guest, Speaker, #CMWorld, #Inbound (@kathyklotzguest) July 9, 2019, Dana Carveys Bush impression got more mileage but I always preferred his Ross Perot. "Can I finish" has a whole new meaning. Dana always played crazy characters from Church Lady, Ross Perot, George Bush, Garth Algar, Grumpy Old Man, the gross Massive Head-Wound Harry, John McLaughlin, to Johnny Carson and Charles . 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. [ Lovitz holds up rabbit ears behind Carveys head ]. Dana Carvey - Saturday Night Live Cast Members - RateItAll 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. A Warner Bros. Larry King Live -- Third-Party Candidates: With Will Ferrell now as King, Perot debates with other third-party candidates running for the 1996 election. Jane Pauley: Good evening. Bill Hader: Youre right that group was an AMAZING emsemble! Jon Lovitz: I wont sit back idly and watch our cast be SLANDERED by that RUFFIAN! BTW -- It's unclear what Katrina Johnson is up to these days, but she's grown up since the "All That" days. Click here to watch. Dana Carvey as Ross Perot on 'SNL' Is Great: Watch - Rolling Stone Goodbye! But the air is not as joyful as before. He loved it and was very nice about it, Carvey said. Dana Carvey: [ thinking ] Does it? I did Ching Change but that's racist now. Its Carvey and Hartman at their absolute best, and a memory likely to be almost as enduring as Perots long-shot campaign. [ in Regis Philbin voice ] Were outta CONTROL!! Dana Carvey: [ thinking ] Does it? This forced the show to use camera tricks and recorded segments anytime Perot and Bush appeared together during a live broadcast. It was not a lot of heavy lifting on my part.. He began the night by wondering, Who am I? King gave Ross Perot equal time after he was refused entry into the official debates. Grumpy Old Man - Lose a limb George Bush - Just Do It Chopping Broccoli Song Neil Young Song Bob Dylan What did you guys think? And my son will be all, like, [ angsty teen voice ] Uhhh it was fine, Dad. Ive never been good at Math! In fact, he called me up once because he wanted me to be with him in Texas on election night. Comedian Dana Carvey appeared as a regular cast member on "Saturday Night Live" from 1986 to 1993, and it could be argued those were some of the best years of the long-running sketch comedy show. Dana Carvey: Heeeeyyyy!! Tags: 1990, Larry King Live cold open, Dana Carvey cold open, Ross Perot Larry King, Third party candidates Larry King, Third party presidential candidates, Travis Kelce Gets Coached by Heidi Gardner for SNL, Travis Kelce Channels His Inner Indiana Jones, Weekend Update: Biden Meets with Zelenskyy in Ukraine, the Oscars' Crisis Team, Weekend Update: Harvey Weinstein and R. Kelly's Prison Sentences, NBA Slam Dunk Contest, Weekend Update ft. 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