WHEN ONE COMEDY LEGEND BECOMES THE SUBJECT OF ANOTHER LEGEND'S IMPRESSION!
Some comedy moments become memorable because of an unexpected performance.
Others become special because they bring two generations of entertainment together.
The Saturday Night Live sketch “Impersonating Jerry” is a great example of that kind of comedy.
Originally featured in the November 19, 1983, episode hosted by Jerry Lewis, the sketch is part of a memorable night in the history of Saturday Night Live.
The episode included several sketches, including “Jerry Lewis in Surgery,” “Dysfunctional Thanksgiving,” and “Impersonating Jerry.” <Cite refs={["turn358461search0","turn358461search3"]}/>
For fans of classic television comedy, this clip offers a fun opportunity to revisit an era when SNL performers could turn familiar celebrities and their distinctive personalities into comedy.
Eddie Murphy Takes On A Comedy Legend
Eddie Murphy was one of the most recognizable performers on Saturday Night Live during the early 1980s.
His impressions, characters, and energetic performances helped make him a major part of the show's success.
In “Impersonating Jerry,”...
