subject: New Political Comedy Season for Satellite TV on SNL [print this page] Of course, for the new season, Governor Paterson wasn't the sole massive hit by the satellite TV comedy show. None different than Senate hopeful from Delaware Christine O'Donnell has also been a huge get for SNL's repertoire of political personalities. A conservative republican candidate, O'Donnell is a massive favorite with the tea party, and has been known for making zany statements concerning her views and her past too. On the show, she was questioned by 2 'Republican Officials' who were concerned about statements she created speaking out against masturbation. Whether or not she has modified her stance on the problem could be satellite TV speculation, however the show did not miss an chance to pick on her for claims from years ago that she had 'dabbled in witchcraft in high school,' a daring admission for anybody in addition to a senate candidate.
Anyone who has turned on their satellite TV in the past few years is aware of that the SNL camp has churned out some of the prime political impersonations of the past few decades. The foremost recent grand slam was Tina Fey and her dead on impersonation of wacky political personality Sarah Palin. Very long time solid member Will Ferrell took his George W. Bush impersonation on the road in a very one man show. Yesterday's politician Ross Perot was a favourite on the show as portrayed by Dana Carvey. The list goes on, together with an alright impersonation of current president Barack Obama by Fred Armison, and a funny go at Bill Clinton by Darrell Hammond.Every time an officer comes in or out of workplace, the show seems to gain a brand new fresh breath of life. Once known for its purely funny sketch comedy and great writing, the days of originality appear to have ended and given method to a semi successful sketch comedy show interrupted by above average political impersonations. Though it's one among the most long-running shows out there, it's probably that SNL ought to watch its back. They actually are not the only ones out there doing political satyr, and they actually are not the simplest at it. With HD channels usurping for workshop shows like SNL, it will be fascinating to see how many years into the new millennium political comedy will keep the program hanging on.
New Political Comedy Season for Satellite TV on SNL
