Saturday Night Live Transcripts
Season 23: Episode 2]]>
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October 4th, 1997
Matthew Perry
Oasis
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None Spartan CheerleadersSummary: Craig (Will Ferrell) and Arianna (Cheri Oteri) break into the school gym to practice their cheers for the morning cheerleading tryouts.
Recurring Characters: Craig, Arianna.
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Matthew Perry’s MonologueSummary: In a pre-taped sequence, Matthew Perry looks for a New Yorker who will jump into a fountain with him like in the “Friends” title sequence.
Bio: Matthew Perry (1969-). Actor; played Chandler Bing on sitcom “Friends” (1994-2004); also starred in the short-lived drama series, “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip” (2006-07).
Cookie Dough SportSummary: The cookie-coated sports drink that keeps your energy going
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Celebrity JeopardySummary: Burt Reynolds (Norm MacDonald) competes against John Travolta (Darrell Hammond) and Michael Keaton (Matthew Perry).
Recurring Characters: Alex Trebek, Burt Reynolds, John Travolta.
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Sarcasm 101Summary: New student Marissa (Ana Gasteyer) is offended by the sarcastic comments of the teacher (Matthew Perry) and her classmates.
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The Ladies ManSummary: Ladies man Leon Phelps (Tim Meadows) takes calls and answers romantic queries.
Recurring Characters: Leon Phelps.
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Space, The Infinite FrontierRecurring Characters: Harry Caray.
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Oasis performs “Don’t Go Away”Bio: English rock band; members: Liam Gallagher, Noel Gallagher, Paul Arthurs, Paul McGuigan, Alan White.
Weekend Update with Norm MacDonaldNote: Norm MacDonald delivers the fake news solo, with no guest commentators.
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M-TV NewsRecurring Characters: Goat Boy, Juio Iglesius.
The Kevin Franklin ShowSummary: Kevin Franklin’s (Tim Meadows) new late-night talk show will be just like the rest of the talk shows currently on the airwaves.
Recurring Characters: Kevin Franklin.
FriendsSummary: SNL’s mundane “Friends” parody is interrupted when Matthew Perry objects to Colin Quinn’s gay portrayal of Chandler Bing.
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Go-LordsTranscript
Oasis performs “Acquiesce”
Good Morning With LizaRecurring Characters: Liza Manelli, Woody Allen.
The Kevin Franklin Show IISummary: Following a stint in rehab, Kevin Franklin’s (Tim Meadow) show takes on a new mellow format.
Recurring Characters: Kevin Franklin.
GoodnightsTranscript