World of Weird Al Yankovic

by **Bruce the Duck** » Mon Jul 14, 2003 11:25 pm

Well, even if Couch Potato had a video and became a hit like Fat, SLN, or Amish Paradise, I still don't think he'd be asked to host. It seems strange though that a show that specializes in satire wouldn't think to invite one of the most successful satirists in the past two decades.

Yes, his humor (unfortunately) is seen as "juvenille" by the general public and they don't really appreciate his talent. Most people assume that Al's entire fanbase is children. Children don't usually stay up to watch SNL, so they probably see it as not a good match. However, I do recall an episode starring Maculley Culkin (sp?) back during the time of Home Alone. And they've probably had other entertainers who are usually viewed as "family entertainment" before.

But I don't think Al's "juvenille" or "innocent" humor is the only factor here. For some reason, the general public appreciates humor (even satirical and juvenille) in television and film, but not in music. There hasn't been a mass appeal for comedy music since the 60s.

Scottidog brings up a good point, though, that I forgot about. If Victoria Jackson couldn't get Al on SNL, then I guess Jimmy Falon wouldn't either. Of course, Falon is much more popular on the show than Jackson was, but without a hit video, single, or album to promote (yes, I know his new album is great and all, the best IMO, but by industry standards, it's not a "hit") there's a slim to none chance of Al getting on SNL this year.

Website · by **the Dingo** » Tue Jul 15, 2003 12:09 am

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However, I do recall an episode starring Maculley Culkin (sp?) back during the time of Home Alone. And they've probably had other entertainers who are usually viewed as \"family entertainment\" before.

They had Drew Barrymore fresh off of ET, fer cryin out loud!

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Don't say that. Don't say ET

Oh...sorry....

by **julieabr** » Tue Jul 15, 2003 1:31 am

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\"]Don't say that. Don't say ET

Oh...sorry....

I never did get what he meant... :huh:

Julie

by **scottidog** » Tue Jul 15, 2003 1:34 am

Drew Barrymore (Tom's EX-wife) was in ET.

by **aintafraidofy3k** » Mon Aug 04, 2003 6:12 pm

I think that Al is more likely to be on MADtv because of his history with them. If my memory is correct, Al was in a small stint on there. Will Sasso and that girl who plays Miss Swan were interviewing him at some event and then they asked if he could get Christina Applegate to come over here. So he yelled "CHRISTINA!!!!"

That's all I remember.

by **erkman27** » Mon Aug 04, 2003 7:31 pm

27 brownie pts for mentioning Drew Barrymore! Yay Drew and Al on the same thread! (yah, I'm strange...I have a really cool story about meeting Drew if anyone's interested!)

-Erik

by **julieabr** » Mon Aug 04, 2003 9:27 pm

27 brownie pts for mentioning Drew Barrymore! Yay Drew and Al on the same thread! (yah, I'm strange...I have a really cool story about meeting Drew if anyone's interested!)

-Erik

I'm always interested in celebrity-meeting stories.

Julie

by **ThewEiRdOne27** » Mon Aug 04, 2003 10:34 pm

AHH! When you said Drew, I thought you meant Drew Carey...

Anyway, spin us a web. We're interested.

by **almost al!** » Thu Aug 07, 2003 3:56 am

[quote="ThewEiRdOne27"]AHH! When you said Drew, I thought you meant Drew Carey...
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i thought the same thing. i hope we arent alone!

:dontgetit:

by **ThewEiRdOne27** » Thu Aug 07, 2003 9:08 pm

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i thought the same thing. i hope we arent alone!

Don't worry... the truth is out there.

*Plays X-Files music*

World of Weird Al Yankovic

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