Saturday Night Live Transcripts
Season 24: Episode 17
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Air Date:Host:Musical Guest:Special Guests:Cameos:
April 10th, 1999
John Goodman
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
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Tina Fey
Paula Pell
Lorne Michaels
A Message From the President of the United StatesSummary: After getting in trouble for saying something truthful for once, President Bill Clinton (Darrell Hammond) announces he’ll go back to lying in the future.
Recurring Characters: President Bill Clinton.
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Montage
John Goodman’s MonologueSummary: John Goodman tries to convince the audience that, despite the name recognition, tonight’s show is not a rerun.
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Adult Literacy ProgramSummary: 50-year old Arthur Dugan (John Goodman) may be illiterate, but he still “rules the school.”
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Shaun Mondavi VineyardsTranscript
CNN
Wrap It Up
Hello DollyRecurring Characters: Deana Nolan-Gray.
Weekend Update with Colin QuinnSummary: Tracy Morgan comment on the FUBU clothing line for black people. Collette Reardon (Cheri Oteri) comments on prescription drug use.
Recurring Characters: Collette Reardon.
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Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers perform “Swingin'”
Springtime SantaRecurring Characters: Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus.
Happy Smile PatrolSummary: Pre-recorded children’s program is continuously interrupted by breaking news of a crime spree performed by its stars (Cheri Oteri, John Goodman, Will Ferrell) the night before.
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VH1: Behind the MusicSummary: Bun E. Carlos (Horatio Sanz).
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers perform “Room At The Top”
Cathouse Computer SystemSummary: A john (John Goodman) at a whorehouse is embarrassed by the installation of their new computer system.
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Goodnights