Saturday Night Live Season 11 Episode 9 Ron Reagan/The Nelsons
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- February 8, 1986
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6.3 (60)
In season 11 episode 9 of Saturday Night Live, Ron Reagan and The Nelsons come together for an unforgettable night of comedy. The show opens with a sketch featuring a press conference with Ron Reagan, the son of former President Ronald Reagan, who announces his candidacy for president. The sketch is hilarious as the SNL cast members poke fun at Reagan's lack of experience and his perceived political position.
The episode also features The Nelsons, a fictional band made up of the SNL cast members who parody popular music groups from the 80s and 90s. The Nelsons perform numerous musical numbers throughout the show, providing a fun and entertaining break from the comedy sketches.
One of the highlights of the episode is a sketch called "Little League" featuring Phil Hartman as a stereotypical overbearing father pushing his son to succeed in sports. The sketch is both funny and poignant as Hartman's character continues to push his son despite his son's clear lack of interest in Little League.
Another memorable sketch is "Nude Beach," featuring Jon Lovitz and Victoria Jackson as a couple who mistakenly visit a nude beach. The sketch is humorous as Lovitz's character tries to cover up his wife's naked body with various objects while they try to find a way off the beach.
The episode also includes a parody commercial for a new kind of beer called "Critic," which is marketed as the perfect beer for people who always have something negative to say. The sketch is clever and well-executed, with the SNL cast members poking fun at the stereotypical beer commercials of the time.
Overall, season 11 episode 9 of Saturday Night Live featuring Ron Reagan and The Nelsons is a fun and entertaining episode that highlights the comedic talents of the SNL cast members. From political satire to musical parodies, this episode has something for everyone and is sure to leave viewers laughing.