"Weird Al" Yankovic's career has spanned the decades. His take on pop culture has tackled the zeitgeist for almost as long as Lorne Michaels' show has been on the air. Yet he has never been a guest. Neither a musical guest nor a celebrity host. While he hasn't, Steven Seagal, Tom Green, Wayne Gretzky (known for his comic timing), Ralph Nader, Ed Koch, Jesse Jackson, Mr. T and Hulk Hogan, Howard Cosell, M.C. Hammer, Charles Barkley, Nancy Kerrigan, Deion Sanders, Steve Forbes, Derek Jeter, John McCain, Al Gore, Jeff Gordon, Donald Trump, Al Sharpton, and Paris Hilton. This isn't even to mention the countless musical guests whose names are nothing more than answers to trivia questions now and the cameos by such stunners as Joey Buttofuoco. Not to put a judgement on the choices over the years. I'm certain politicians, athletes, and trendy media sensations make for great live comedy television. But a man who has won three Grammies, has four gold and four platinum albums, has millions of fans the world over, currently has a #9 single and a #10 album, and has been making both parody and original songs since 1979 would make for a no-brainer episode. Hm. The man who has been called the prince of parody has never even been invited to appear on a show known for doing parodies. . . Yep. It's about time!
Lorne Michaels keeps ignoring the blindingly obvious talent of Weird Al while the guest list is constantly padded with people who have no business on a comedy stage. It is pathetic that he keeps passing over a legend in favor of political figures and fading celebrities who lack a shred of his satirical genius. We are going to keep shoving this demand in their faces until they stop acting like they are too good for the king of parody.
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Kevin Zhang
19 years ago
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Put him on already. Sick of watching nobodies while actual talent gets ignored.
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Ryan Wade
19 years ago
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It is long overdue. Weird Al is a cultural icon.
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Dave Hudson
19 years ago
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would be the best episode in years. dudes a genius
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Sarah Ramirez
19 years ago
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Yes!! He is the king of parody it makes no sense that he hasnt been on. Lorne Michaels what are u waiting for???
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Mike Greer
19 years ago
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How has this not happened yet?!? Al is a total legend and honestly the show needs him more than he needs them at this point.
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Jessica Schwartz
19 years ago
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Seriously? Thinking about all the random people they have hosted over the years and Al is still waiting is just wild. He deserves it for sure.
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"Weird Al" Yankovic's career has spanned the decades. His take on pop culture has tackled the zeitgeist for almost as long as Lorne Michaels' show has been on the air. Yet he has never been a guest. Neither a musical guest nor a celebrity host. While he hasn't, Steven Seagal, Tom Green, Wayne Gretzky (known for his comic timing), Ralph Nader, Ed Koch, Jesse Jackson, Mr. T and Hulk Hogan, Howard Cosell, M.C. Hammer, Charles Barkley, Nancy Kerrigan, Deion Sanders, Steve Forbes, Derek Jeter, John McCain, Al Gore, Jeff Gordon, Donald Trump, Al Sharpton, and Paris Hilton. This isn't even to mention the countless musical guests whose names are nothing more than answers to trivia questions now and the cameos by such stunners as Joey Buttofuoco. Not to put a judgement on the choices over the years. I'm certain politicians, athletes, and trendy media sensations make for great live comedy television. But a man who has won three Grammies, has four gold and four platinum albums, has millions of fans the world over, currently has a #9 single and a #10 album, and has been making both parody and original songs since 1979 would make for a no-brainer episode. Hm. The man who has been called the prince of parody has never even been invited to appear on a show known for doing parodies. . . Yep. It's about time!
Lorne Michaels keeps ignoring the blindingly obvious talent of Weird Al while the guest list is constantly padded with people who have no business on a comedy stage. It is pathetic that he keeps passing over a legend in favor of political figures and fading celebrities who lack a shred of his satirical genius. We are going to keep shoving this demand in their faces until they stop acting like they are too good for the king of parody.
6 Comments
K
Kevin Zhang
19 years ago
Featured
Put him on already. Sick of watching nobodies while actual talent gets ignored.
R
Ryan Wade
19 years ago
Featured
It is long overdue. Weird Al is a cultural icon.
D
Dave Hudson
19 years ago
Featured
would be the best episode in years. dudes a genius
S
Sarah Ramirez
19 years ago
Featured
Yes!! He is the king of parody it makes no sense that he hasnt been on. Lorne Michaels what are u waiting for???
M
Mike Greer
19 years ago
Featured
How has this not happened yet?!? Al is a total legend and honestly the show needs him more than he needs them at this point.
J
Jessica Schwartz
19 years ago
Featured
Seriously? Thinking about all the random people they have hosted over the years and Al is still waiting is just wild. He deserves it for sure.
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Put him on already. Sick of watching nobodies while actual talent gets ignored.