George Bush Debate - SNL

George Bush debates Governor Dukakis Aired 10/08/88

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[RonMotta]

My favorite era of SNL - that 86-90 run. Not only had an outstanding cast, but they had one of the greatest writer's room ever - Conan O'Brien, Robert Smigel, Bob Odenkirk, Bonnie & Terry Turner, Greg Daniels, Christine Zander, Jack Handey...amazing talent both on and off camera.

I also want to say that Phil Hartman and Jan Hooks were the two greatest cast members ever. They could literally do anything that was thrown at them - they could do both broad and subtle. They were comedy's Fred and Ginger.

[imsirota]

To this day, when my kids ask me a question to which I do not know the answer, I still smile broadly at them and say "A thousand points of light, stay the course, we're on track!" They have no idea why I'm saying this, of course, but at least I crack myself up! 😀

[cripplehawk]

The real Dukakis said to Lovitz "My kids said you do me better then me." when they met years later.
The real Dukakis loved the SNL skits.

[cybersquire]

Jon Lovitz and Dana Carvey at their finest. I remember watching this as a kid. What a great skit!

[jesseaguilar]

The way Carvey pats Lovitz on the head during their introduction 😂

[itiswhatitaintanditaintwha]

Dianne Sawyer's (Jan Hooks) reaction to having popcorn thrown at her is precious!

[Ericotheriault]

Jan Hooks as Diane Sawyer is amazing, Kevin Nealon is a hilarious Sam Donaldson, ever Jon Lovitz nails it ....such a great era

[ChrisR-nekn]

Jan Hooks was the female Phil Hartman - she could make any character, no matter how small, absolutely hilarious.

[fdderek]

Stay the course
On track
A 1000 points of light
Stay the course

[behindthefern]

Rest in peace, Jan Hooks. She was very funny.

[VideoAmericanStyle]

This subdued appearance was before Carvey had really developed his Bush impersonation. It eventually became a caricature of Bush, but it was priceless.

[eclecticx]

Carvey's impression of GB was perhaps the best impression I've seen.

[emptyhand]

Jan Hooks as Diane Sawyer was outstanding, but easily overlooked with all the great performances in this skit.

[eyeofbrown]

Tom Hanks, Dana Carvey, AND John Lovitz in the same skit?!? I’m dreaming!

[tommyt]

“I can’t believe I’m losin’ to this guy!”

[triciavenzke]

I say ‘wouldn’t be prudent’ quite often and the young people I work with look at me strangely and ask who’s voice I am trying to impersonate

[GeneBurnett]

The heavyweights dominate this skit and they're of course great, but man, Jan Hooks was so good too. One of my favorite SNL cast members.

[tommyt]

Heard a story on NPR last night that talked about how Carvey & Elder Bush were great friends. Bush loved his impression of him.

[rickwilliamson]

"I can't believe I'm losing to this guy!" Probably the highlight of John Lovitz' entire career.

[vanmoody]

It is still hard to believe Jan Hooks is no long with us. I loved her and Nora Dunn as the Sweeney Sisters.