Note the withering recitation of children in peace: from the fully articulated initial declaration, to the still full-text-but-rushed second reading, to a shambolic “the kids thing” by the end. Keeping with Bolero, most of the sketch crescendos while the main wish recedes. You might say the whole bit works in concert.
From back when SNL was still funny...great sketch by Martin, and well-analyzed by you. Many thanks for the Monty Python as well! Damn! Now you got me in a "good old days" mood....Best holiday wishes to you!
Thanks for this timeless gift!
Even the links are classics!
Always ready for some Key & Peele!
Merry Christmas and happy (belated) Hanukkah!
Note the withering recitation of children in peace: from the fully articulated initial declaration, to the still full-text-but-rushed second reading, to a shambolic “the kids thing” by the end. Keeping with Bolero, most of the sketch crescendos while the main wish recedes. You might say the whole bit works in concert.
I’ll see myself out.
From back when SNL was still funny...great sketch by Martin, and well-analyzed by you. Many thanks for the Monty Python as well! Damn! Now you got me in a "good old days" mood....Best holiday wishes to you!
I could read a lot more of these tbh
Never seen it before. Love Steve Martin. 🤣.
Great comedian and. Also a amazing banjo player in a bluegrass band.
I've been asking myself this question in different ways my whole life, so I'll pose it again - how is Steve Martin so damn funny?
This has always been one of my favorite Steve Martin bits. Thanks for posting!