The SNL Sketch That Turned a Samurai Hitman Into Absolute Chaos
Long before viral comedy clips dominated social media, Saturday Night Live was already creating sketches that could become unforgettable with nothing more than a bizarre character, a fearless performer, and a completely ridiculous premise.
“Samurai Hit Man” is one of those classic sketches.
Originally broadcast on March 19, 1977, the sketch featured John Belushi as Samurai Futaba alongside Dan Aykroyd, Garrett Morris, and Bill Murray.
The premise sounds simple: the mob hires Futaba to carry out a hit while posing as a Benihana chef.
But once Belushi enters the scene, the idea quickly becomes something much bigger.
It becomes physical comedy, character comedy, exaggerated action, and pure 1970s SNL madness.
JOHN BELUSHI WAS BUILT FOR THIS KIND OF COMEDY
John Belushi had a rare ability to turn his entire body into a comedy instrument.
His facial expressions could change the mood of a scene instantly.
His movements could go from completely controlled to wildly exaggerated in seconds.
And his commitment to even the most ridiculous character was almost impossible to match.
That is exactly what makes Samurai Futaba...
