Celebrity Jeopardy!: Sean Connery, Burt Reynolds, Jerry Lewis - SNL

Alex Trebek (Will Ferrell) gets frustrated when his celebrity guests Sean Connery (Darrell Hammond), Burt Reynolds (Norm Macdonald) and Jerry Lewis (Martin Short) guess only incorrect answers. Aired 12/07/96

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[DoctorEmmettBrownPhD]

Norm was the one who originally came up with the idea to parody Celebrity Jeopardy, without him we wouldn't have one of the funniest reoccurring sketches on SNL. RIP, Turd Ferguson!

[suchasongbird]

It’s crazy to see the first episode and how it progressed into easier and easier clues and Sean being more and more raunchy about Trebek’s mom.

[allyvaladez]

So sad to read Norm McDonald passed away. Always loved him in these skits. RIP Norm.

[coolnerdlll]

That's the end of the Celebrity Jeopardy heaven episode. RIP Turd Ferguson.

[BigPimp]

I love how when the cannonball run question came up, jerry Lewis and Sean Connery both looked at Burt Reynolds.

[DiningWithWan]

RIP Alex Trebec, Sean Connery, Burt Reynolds, and Jerry Lewis. This sketch is not only that old, but also that legendary. <3

[karadicecco]

No one, not even Burt Reynolds, did a better Burt Reynolds than Norm MacDonald. Pure comic genius. RIP and thank you for sharing your talent.

[FightCommentary]

This is the first episode of Celebrity Jeopardy ever. So awesome!

[nawfsidehtown]

Ummm hell, let's go nuts.
Gimme swords for 48, 000
LMAO

[moebetta]

Martin Short just disappears into the Jerry Lewis character. Brilliant.

[mikehink]

“Ah hell, let’s go “Swords” for $48, 000...” may be the most underrated line in SNL history. 😂

[giraffesareselfish]

I heard Norm on Stern today and he said one thing he finds funny about his Burt character is how all the other characters are the modern day version, Burt is 70's Burt. Lorne Michaels wanted to do the Burt Reynolds from Boogie Nights but Norm insisted on 70's Burt. RIP Bandit

[masternachos]

Wow, Sean Connery actually misread something without making it filthy.

[daveguy]

Darrell Hammond hadn't quite perfected his Connery-venom yet. Soon he would obliterate Ferrell-Trebek in every installment

[ryane]

RIP Norm Macdonald. A very underrated comedy legend. Heaven just got a lot funnier.

[HaikuAutomation]

unbelievable how perfect Burt is played by Norm. Wow!

[jonahrivers]

RIP to all visibly featured in this scene. Jerry Lewis (1926 - 2017), Burt Reynolds (1936 - 2018), Sean Connery (1930 - 2020), and Alex Trebek (1940 - 2020)

EDIT: And now, on September 14th, 2021, Norm Macdonald has also passed away. May he bring laughs forever, and he rest in peace.

[johnchessant]

"unfortunately, because of your scores, money will be taken away from charity"

[sureshot]

Norm just never fails to steal the show in these sketches. A funny guy.

[alonzotanner]

Connery: "Pick swords."

Reynolds: "Yeah sure give me swords."

Trebek: "WE'RE NOT DOING SWORDS!"