‘SNL’ takes on Texas: 16 times show took on the Lone Star State, its people, policies and more - KPRC2
– NBC’s legendary show “SNL” has taken on Texas issues numerous times in its lengthy run, most recently thebecause she feared it would “unleash hell on your kids.” Here are some of the now-iconic moments the show took on news, issues and events in the Lone Star State.
Two Texas mothers, Debbie Hole and Stacey Bussy stop by Weekend Update to discuss their concerns about Disney’s reboot of Hocus Pocus.In this classic, Tommy Flanagan, The Pathological Liar -- portrayed by Jon Lovitz -- encounters Texas icon Willie Nelson in a bar.In this Texas campaign ad spoof, Gov. White’s opponent, Jack Harbaugh, proposes to really make a criminal suffer before he dies. It originally aired on March 17, 1990.In this campaign ad spoof, an electric chair executioner represents Texans for a Better Government. He wants you to vote for him because he’s the one who actually kills the criminals. The spot aired on “SNL” on March 17, 1990.Texas-native Matthew McConaughey promotes a fake chili product bearing his name in this hilarious ad spoof with, shall we say, interesting audio.Andrew Dismukes stops by Weekend Update to discuss growing up in Texas and hanging out with his great-grandmother.Weekend Update anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che tackle the week’s biggest news, including Texas Sen. Ted Cruz’s trip to Cancun during the state’s winter storm and outage.Carolynn , Marilyn , Terrilynn , Jerrilyn and Nan open up about what’s got them down over drinks.Goober the clown stops by Weekend Update to discuss the Texas abortion law.Senator Ted Cruz introduces his new show Cruz Street and its residents .Around two minutes in, don’t miss “Don’t Mess with Texas.”A hype man and woman try to get the crowd at a Ted Cruz rally excited.If you love Texas natives Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, you’re going to like this one. The best part? Seeing Harrelson try not to laugh as McConaughey impersonator Taran Killam gets really close.Weekend Update: Rick Perry: Former GOP nominee hopeful Rick Perry gets the “SNL” treatment in this spoof of him defending accusations that he was drunk or on drugs during a speech. This aired on Nov. 5, 2011.Copyright 2022 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.
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