Thank you! On a Monday, people had never really heard of him; then on Tuesday, Lorne Michaels had a VHS tape of him and asked me to take a look and see if there was anything there., I thought, oh my God, this is amazing a fully formed comic character. Debate '92 - SNL Transcripts Tonight The Best of Dana Carvey. But when many people look back at Ross Perot, the image they recall is Dana Carveys hysterical impersonation of him on Saturday Night Live. 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. 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. Its Carvey and Hartman at their absolute best, and a memory likely to be almost as enduring as Perots long-shot campaign. Perot had a funny folksy manner; I remember him on the debate stage using charts. "Can I finish" has a whole new meaning. Others couldnt help but find joy in Carveys Perot on the sad day. [ in Regis Philbin voice ] Were outta CONTROL!! I voted for Ross Perot, which says way less about my politics than it does about my affinity for graphs and Dana Carvey. This forced the show to use camera tricks and recorded segments anytime Perot and Bush appeared together during a live broadcast. Shoots Down Chinese Spy Balloon, FBI Searches Biden's Beach House, Weekend Update: Milly Pounds and Shirty on the British Monarchy, Weekend Update: Punxsutawney Phil On Seeing His Shadow, Weekend Update ft. 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And my son will be all, like, [ angsty teen voice ] Uhhh it was fine, Dad. This is my contribution to the discourse. Every sketch is great plus it would take too looooong! 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He began the night by wondering, Who am I? https://t.co/HoH0TQJuc9. Dana Carvey Picture | SNL's Best Political Impersonators - ABC News Paul R. La Monica (@LaMonicaBuzz) July 9, 2019, If you can think of Ross Perot and not immediately hear Dana Carvey saying "Larry can I finish?" [ singing ] I mean, 86 to 93 was the be-e-e-e-est!. 86 to 93 was the be-e-e-e-est!. I know, Ive changed. Ross Perot loved it when Dana Carvey made fun of him on 'SNL' - CNN I'm picturing Dana Carvey as Ross Perot on SNL. "Can I finish" has a Hardly. Ross Perot (Dana Carvey) holds a press conference in which he explains the many Republican dirty tricks that he and his family have to fend off, including attempts at replacing his dental work with transmitters. I did Ching Change but that's racist now. Saturday Night Live - The Best of Dana Carvey, DVD Just fine. Hans/Franz still cracks me up. I really enjoyed doing Ross Perot, such a fun character to play, Carvey told The Times. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. 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. And many of the accolades from that era go to Carvey. This edition of Saturday Night Live represents the most versatile actor and stand-up comedian ever! "Can I finish" has a whole new meaning. [ Bill and Kristen exit ] Dana Carvey: [ singing ] "I did Ross Perot! Dana Carvey: Heeeeyyyy!! 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. I just said BEST EVER! I mean, we had Phil Hartman, we had Mike Myers, Jan Hooks it was incredible, you gotta admit! Dana Carvey: [ thinking ] Does it? Sorry but real 90s kids jump immediately to Katrina Johnson https://t.co/HlKO88vOIF, Old Chau Road Remix ? I-I don't know. Odd, but not surprised, to see Dana Carvey trending today. Comedy Late Night Highlight Appearing: Mark McKinney Go to show page Tags: 1990, Larry King Live cold open, Dana. Um Its just undeniable! M.J. Stephey. Perot Talks Dirty Tricks - SNL - YouTube BTW -- It's unclear what Katrina Johnson is up to these days, but she's grown up since the "All That" days. During the next election, his oft-repeated objection "Let me finish!" Kristen Wiig: [ miffed ] Hi. His random-ass run shaped a decade of politics and was a zany cultural marker besides. He said to me, I got an idea: You go out and do me, and Ill do me. [ Lovitz holds up rabbit ears behind Carveys head ]. Presidential Debate between George Bush, Bill Clinton and Ross Perot. [ the audience cheers wildly ] Its great to be home at Saturday Night Live. 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. Dana Carvey: Well I didnt say awesome. Lord Mike on Twitter: "RT @GeorgeZippp: I'm Anyone who watched "Saturday Night Live" in the 1990s would remember Perot mainly due to Dana Carvey's impression of the Texas billionaire-turned-White House hopeful. And, honestly, people always pick one cast in SNL history, and then theyll say THAT was the best cast. Bush. Yet, he was arguably the most viable 3rd party candidate weve seen. Yeah, look at that! 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Bowen Yang, Heidi Gardner, Mikey Day and Cecily Strong, Weekend Update: Nuclear Scientists Achieve "Ignition," Trump vs. DeSantis GOP Civil War, Jennifer Coolidge Is Impressed by Christmas Stuff, We and our partners use cookies on this site to improve our service, perform analytics, personalize advertising, measure advertising performance, and remember website preferences. Click here to watch the clip in full. 2019 TIME USA, LLC. Ross Perot loved being the butt of Dana Carvey's 'SNL' jokes Show art for Cadence13's Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade Courtesy of Cadence13 Premium Podcast Studio, Cadence13, an Audacy company, has partnered with two of Saturday Night. !") I chopped brocco-locco-liiii! 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. Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen Dana Carvey! Rip, Ross Perot. We want to hear it. And, if I may be so bold, out of that cast I was probably the best cast member. Ross Perot..Dana Carvey (on tape) Announcer: NBC's "Saturday Night Live" will not be seen tonight, sothat we may bring you this NBC News Special: "Debate '92: The Challenge toAvoid Saying Something Stupid". Ross Perot loved it when Dana Carvey made fun of him on 'SNL' - CNN Carvey_dylan2.wav Dana Carvey as Bob Dylan. 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. Its Carvey and Hartman at their absolute best, and a memory likely to be almost as enduring as Perots long-shot campaign. 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. Click here to watch. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Bush since the Reagan years. Anti-NAFTA Message: Perot was a major critic of NAFTA and introduces to everybody the first "victim" of the agreement. Jon Lovitz: I wont sit back idly and watch our cast be SLANDERED by that RUFFIAN! His Perot skit w/ the Vice Prez Admiral who was shell-shocked (Hartman) was great too. 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. "SNL" standout Dana Carvey captured Perot's rambling delivery and Texan twang in 10 sketches from 1992 to 1997. Jane Pauley: Good evening. While some cited the star of Opportunity Knocks, others called out Katrina Johnson, who did a pint-sized Perot on the beloved Nickelodeon sketch comedy show All That. Additionally, he has been nominated for fifteen DGA Awards and won in 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020.