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Release Date: 12 August, 2003 Retail Price: $14.98 OUR Price: $11.98 You SAVE: $3.00! Cast: |
Saturday Night Live - The Best of Steve Martin Reviews
"I'd Like To Talk Seriously For Just A Moment..."
Before I start my review, I would like to say this is a near perfect compilation of this man's work as emcee of "Saturday Night Live". In its 30 year history, "SNL" has never come across a host more funnier, more entertaining or more talented host than Steve Martin. Is it any wonder that he hosted 13 times between 1976 and 1994?
With all that out of the way, this dvd is a treasure trove of great sketches, much of which hasn't been seen in a long time. If you're an interested in seeing the vintage 1975-80 sketches, then this is great for you. Seven of the seventeen sketches on this dvd are from those years. It's a treat for many old fans to see the Festrunks and Theodoric Of York again after years of being tucked away in the NBC vault. "Rise" is a great add spoof, and "Jeopardy 1999" is an interesting look at our future in 1976. Martin also demonstrates his talents as a straight man, playing a hapless IRS agent to faux France natives The Coneheads. And what can I say about the King Tut Song? It's one of the all time greatest sketches the show ever did. The only serious omission from this era (or at least my copy of the dvd, since other reviewers say it's on here) is the "Dancing In The Dark" sketch with Gilda Radner. But I won't fault its absent.
This is not to say that the later sketches (1987 to 1994) are bad. In fact, they're just as funny. "Common Knowledge" is one of the show's all time greatest game show spoofs. Martin plays a smarmy game show host. I also think that the underrated Victoria Jackson is excellent in this sketch, using her dumb blonde persona she often used on the show to perfection. "To My Love" is a Valentine's day poem that starts off sweet but gets very funny. The cheapskate James Bond was at first boring but I've grown to really like it. Sting was especially funny on here. "The Tonight Song" cold opening was extremely funny, probably my favorite sketch. And though it came from the dismal season 20, the "Penis Beauty Cream" ad had me in stitches.
The rest of the dvd is also extremely funny. I also forgotten that his monologues are really a gem. Hopefully, Martin will host again soon. We need him back.
Not the best chosen skits, but still funny
Steve Martin is a comedian with great range. He can be goofy and do incredible slapstick, working with his whole body. He can also be incredibly dry and witty, saying the funniest lines without batting a lash. I don't think that this collection showcases his best work, but you still get a very good sample from this marvelous comedian. The King Tut routine is a classic; also funny is the tight-fisted James Bond.
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