Saturday Night Live Season 14 Episode 7 Danny DeVito/The Bangles
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- December 3, 1988
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6.0 (69)
In season 14 of Saturday Night Live, episode 7 features Danny DeVito as the host with The Bangles as the musical guests. Danny DeVito, who is known for his roles in films like "Twins" and "Batman Returns", brings his quirky humor to the show as he performs in various sketches with the SNL cast.
The episode includes a Cold Opening sketch with Phil Hartman as President Ronald Reagan and Jon Lovitz as Michael Dukakis, in a comedic parody of the 1988 Presidential Debate. This is followed by Danny DeVito's monologue, where he jokes about his height and introduces himself as "the biggest little man in show business". The first sketch of the night features DeVito and Jan Hooks as a couple on a blind date at a restaurant, trying to impress each other by ordering the most expensive items on the menu.
Another highlight of the episode is a sketch titled "Tales of Ribaldry", where DeVito plays a medieval knight recounting bawdy tales to his fellow knights, played by Jon Lovitz and Kevin Nealon. The sketch features humorous, exaggerated references to sexual acts and innuendos, all in classic medieval language and style.
In another sketch, DeVito plays a crazed artist who smears paint on a blank canvas while shouting out random words and phrases, with the SNL cast playing museum curators and art critics reacting to his performance. This sketch was particularly memorable for its use of physical comedy and DeVito's trademark offbeat humor.
The episode wraps up with The Bangles performing their hit song "In Your Room" and a special rendition of "Hazy Shade of Winter" with Danny DeVito joining in on harmonica. Overall, Danny DeVito's hosting makes for a fun and memorable episode, with the SNL cast bringing their A-game to collaboratively make the episode a success.