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Old 12-18-02 | 12:59 PM
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The 1985-1986 Anthony Michael Hall/Joan Cusack/Randy Quaid season
That would be my pick too. It seems like someone got the idea that year they didn't actually need funny people. All they needed were actors and they would be able to "act" funny. Robert Downey Jr. was another "actor" that was a cast member that year.

The 80-81 season though I'll cut a break. They had to follow the "original cast" that put SNL on the map. And they had to do it without any of the former cast members to help transition them in. Lorne Michaels had left too and I'm sure that hurt the chances of the new cast being able to transition into the show. Yeah...it sucked...but given the situation it almost had to suck.
Old 12-19-02 | 11:26 PM
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85 - 86 there just wasn't any reason to watch...

and i haven't found anything interesting this year or the last 6 seasons..

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Old 12-22-02 | 08:05 PM
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I am getting off topic, but some time ago I found a website that gave the sketches of each show and also had comments about them.

Does any know this website?

I would have to go with right now as well. I would rather watch the Anthony Michael Hall ( ) episodes than what is on right now.
Old 12-23-02 | 10:36 PM
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1985-86

Billy Crystal & Christopher Guest were telented

Robert Downey Jr was an odd choice
Old 12-26-02 | 04:04 PM
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Right now
Old 12-26-02 | 04:24 PM
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Guess I'm the only one who remembers Terry Sweeney from that awful 1985-86 season. He was the only person who made me laugh with his Nancy Reagan and Joan Collins impersonations.

Also, I think Molly Shannon was just as funny if not funnier than Cheri Oteri. As was Ana Gasteyer. She had quite a few hilarious characters and moments. Will Ferrell too. But now? The show is just AWFUL!

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