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The Church Lady was a recurring character in a series of sketches on the American television show Saturday Night Live from 1986 to 1990, with later appearances in 1996, 2000, and 2011. "She" also appeared on The Dana Carvey Show in March 1996, reading a Top Ten List, "New Titles for Princess Diana."
Created and played by Dana Carvey, The Church Lady is a mature woman named “Enid Strict,” who is the uptight, smug and pious host of her own talk show, Church Chat. Enid is a spoof of “holier-than-thou” Christian churchgoers. On her show (which only lasts the duration of the sketch itself) she has multiple guests, usually celebrities of the time played by other cast members of SNL or by the actual celebrities themselves (usually whoever is guest-hosting that week's SNL episode, appearing as themselves), who appear to be interviewed by her. However, the interviews are only a guise for her to call the celebrity guests out on their various alleged sins (which are often publicly known news events of the day). They initially receive sarcastic praises from her, until the interview eventually degrades into a tirade against their apparent lack of piety and their secular lifestyles, culminating with her judgmental admonishments and damnation. She often takes others to task for following the desires of their “naughty parts.”
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Saturday Night Live (abbreviated as SNL) is an American late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels and developed by Dick Ebersol. The show premiered on NBC on October 11, 1975, under the original title NBC's Saturday Night. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest (who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast) and features performances by a musical guest. An episode normally begins with a cold open sketch that ends with someone breaking character and proclaiming, "Live from New York, it's Saturday Night!", properly beginning the show.
In 1980, Michaels left the series to explore other opportunities. He was replaced by Jean Doumanian, who was replaced by Ebersol after a season of bad reviews. Ebersol ran the show until 1985, when Michaels returned; Michaels has remained since then. Many of SNL's cast found national stardom while appearing on the show, and achieved success in film and television, both in front of and behind the camera. Others associated with the show, such as writers, have gone on to successful careers creating, writing, or starring in TV and film.
Dana Thomas Carvey (born June 2, 1955) is an American actor and stand-up comedian known for his work as a cast member on Saturday Night Live and for playing the role of Garth Algar in the Wayne's World films.
He is well known for his impersonations of George H. W. Bush and Ross Perot on Saturday Night Live. He is also known for playing The Church Lady and Hans from Hans and Franz on SNL; both are original SNL characters.
Carvey was born in Missoula, Montana, the son of Billie Dahl, a schoolteacher, and Bud Carvey, a high-school business teacher. Carvey is the brother of Brad Carvey, the engineer/designer of the Video Toaster. The character Garth Algar is loosely based on Brad. Carvey has English, German, Irish, Norwegian, and Swedish ancestry, and was raised Lutheran. When he was three years old, his family moved to San Carlos, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area. He received his first drum kit at an early age. He attended Tierra Linda Junior High in San Carlos, Carlmont High School in Belmont, California (where he was a member of the Central Coast Section champion cross country team),College of San Mateo in San Mateo, California, and received his bachelor's degree in broadcast communications from San Francisco State University.
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Actors: Damian Lee (director), Damian Lee (writer), Gary Howsam (producer), James Caan (actor), Kim Coates (actor), Jeff Sackman (producer), Famke Janssen (actress), Sheila McCarthy (actress), Adam Beach (actor), Louis Gossett Jr. (actor), Michael Ironside (actor), Dominic Purcell (actor), Bill Marks (producer), Nadia Guglieri (miscellaneous crew), Arlene Duncan (actress),
Genres: Drama,Actors: Jake Ryan (editor), Jake Ryan (producer), Jake Ryan (writer), Jake Ryan (director), Christian Flashman (actor), Glen Gellatly (actor), Shirley Gellatly (actor), Kerry Ryan (actor),
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Short,Actors: Caedmonster (actor), Caedmonster (producer), Caedmonster (miscellaneous crew), Caedmonster (director), Caedmonster (miscellaneous crew), Caedmonster (miscellaneous crew), Caedmonster (writer), Caedmonster (editor), Benjamin Porter (actor), Benjamin Porter (producer), Benjamin Porter (writer), Benjamin Porter (director), Benjamin Porter (miscellaneous crew), Benjamin Porter (miscellaneous crew), Jeremy Benjamin (actor),
Plot: Outside a small, typical American town, an elusive cult of demon worshiping gender queer assassins live in infamy, awaiting the day their savior will return to Earth & end the Gender Binary. Within the context of an avant-garde horror film, we examine cinematic stereotypes and exploit them to our darkest advantage. This film was made over two summers in Portland, Oregon by a group of young artists as an exercise in trust & complete collaboration. Trannysnatchers! is a document of a life-changing work for all involved.
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Horror,Actors: Ashley Watkins (actress), John Tabler (actor), Ed Zajac (actor), Mark Jacobson (actor), Justin Mortelliti (actor), Mike Kersey (actor), Nikea Gamby-Turner (actress), Matthew Harris (actor), Marvin Gay (actor), Tish Graves (actor), Doreene L. Hamilton (actor), Dave Edwards (actor), Nathan Mussell (actor), Masha Mendieta (actress), Joshua Kwak (actor),
Genres: Drama,Actors: Miranda Hart (actress), Miranda Hart (actress), Rob Brydon (actor), James Corden (actor), James Corden (actor), Rob Brydon (actor), Ronnie Corbett (actor), Harry Enfield (actor), Harry Enfield (actor), Robert Lindsay (actor), Matt Lucas (actor), David Walliams (actor), Richard Wilson (actor), Jon Culshaw (actor), Catherine Tate (actress),
Plot: Sketches include an unhappy customer in a greengrocer's shop, a bar where the customer has trouble finishing his sentences, Sir Michael Parkinson interviews Sir Hilary Bray, an old rock band is possibly getting back together, Dr Frankenstein is unhappy with the monster he has created, there is a very particular customer in a cake shop, we see an edition of the game show 'What?', a party where we meet the third Attenborough brother, Ronnie tells us about his 80th birthday party, a dog goes to see his animal talent agent asking for work, we go to a restaurant with an optical flavour, we listen in to a church committee meeting, we see a meeting between Wonderman and Palboy, we go to a party where one of the guests misunderstands the conversation, and we conclude with Ali Jones presenting 'Songs of Praise'. The musical performer is Charlotte Church.
Keywords: sketch, sketchesActors: Miranda Hart (actress), Miranda Hart (actress), Rob Brydon (actor), James Corden (actor), James Corden (actor), Rob Brydon (actor), Ronnie Corbett (actor), Harry Enfield (actor), Harry Enfield (actor), Robert Lindsay (actor), Matt Lucas (actor), David Walliams (actor), Richard Wilson (actor), Jon Culshaw (actor), Catherine Tate (actress),
Plot: Sketches include an unhappy customer in a greengrocer's shop, a bar where the customer has trouble finishing his sentences, Sir Michael Parkinson interviews Sir Hilary Bray, an old rock band is possibly getting back together, Dr Frankenstein is unhappy with the monster he has created, there is a very particular customer in a cake shop, we see an edition of the game show 'What?', a party where we meet the third Attenborough brother, Ronnie tells us about his 80th birthday party, a dog goes to see his animal talent agent asking for work, we go to a restaurant with an optical flavour, we listen in to a church committee meeting, we see a meeting between Wonderman and Palboy, we go to a party where one of the guests misunderstands the conversation, and we conclude with Ali Jones presenting 'Songs of Praise'. The musical performer is Charlotte Church.
Keywords: sketch, sketchesActors: Bill Hader (actor), Wayne Gretzky (actor), Will Forte (actor), Will Forte (actor), John Belushi (actor), Al Franken (actor), Dana Carvey (actor), Charles Barkley (actor), Billy Crystal (actor), Fred Armisen (actor), Jimmy Fallon (actor), Chris Farley (actor), Chris Farley (actor), Will Ferrell (actor), Darrell Hammond (actor),
Plot: Saturday Night Life special that features previously air sketches on sports included a woman singing a mangled version of the National Anthem, Derek Jeter hitting baseballs into the audience, Peyton Manning for the United Way, LeBron James for Read to Achieve, Derek Jeter and the Yankee wives, Weekend Update talking about Michael Vick drug issues, Derek Jeter's Taco Hole, a Make-a-Wish Foundation fan calls an NFL football game, Shaq comes back home late to his waiting dad, Tom Brady playing a carnival game, Charles Barkley hosts a talk show on the Olympics with guest Michael Phelps, a learning video on Sexual Harassment featuring Tom Brady, and Derek Jeter debating on Weekend Update. Sketches from the past include Donkey Basketball with Charles Barkley, Michael Jordan with Stuart Smalley, Billy Crystal talks to Mr. T and Hulk Hogan, Harry Caray on Weekend Update, Billy Murray interviews Chico Escuela, the All-Drug Olympics, Super Bowl gambling memories, Joe Montana on the Church Lady, John Rocker insulting New York, and John Belushi endorsing Little Chocolate Donuts. A montage features appearances by the Rock, Kerri Strug, Donovan McNabb, and Dennis Rodman.
Keywords: sketch-comedyActors: Jeni Decker-Lopez (editor), Jeni Decker-Lopez (director), Jeni Decker-Lopez (writer), Susan Geyman (producer), T. Austin Reed (actor), Resi Decker (actress), Mariah Phillips (actor), Regina Mancino (actress), Judy Eaton (actor), Janet Craig (actor), Eric Craig (actor), Michael Neil (actor), John Bull (actor), Gary Allan (actor),
Genres: Comedy, Short,Actors: Dan Aykroyd (actor), Alec Baldwin (actor), John Belushi (actor), John Belushi (actor), Dana Carvey (actor), Dana Carvey (actor), Dana Carvey (actor), Chevy Chase (actor), Chevy Chase (actor), Danny DeVito (actor), Chris Farley (actor), Phil Hartman (actor), Phil Hartman (actor), Phil Hartman (actor), Dan Aykroyd (actor),
Genres: Comedy,Actors: Dana Carvey (actor), Dana Carvey (actor), Dana Carvey (actor), Dana Carvey (actor), Dana Carvey (actor), Dana Carvey (actor), Phil Hartman (actor), Phil Hartman (actor), Jon Lovitz (actor), Jon Lovitz (actor), Jon Lovitz (actor), Michael McKean (actor), Tim Meadows (actor), Tim Meadows (actor), Corbin Bernsen (actor),
Plot: This edition of Saturday Night Live represents the most versatile actor and stand-up comedian ever! Dana always played crazy characters from Church Lady, Ross Perot, George Bush, Garth Algar, Grumpy Old Man, the gross Massive Head-Wound Harry, John McLaughlin, to Johnny Carson and Charles Grodin.
Keywords: character-name-in-title, tv-specialChurch Lady (Dana Carvey) discusses the election with her guests, Sen. Ted Cruz (Taran Killam) and Donald Trump (Darrell Hammond). Get more SNL on Hulu Plus: http://www.hulu.com/saturday-night-live Get more SNL: http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live Full Episodes: http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-liv... Like SNL: https://www.facebook.com/snl Follow SNL: https://twitter.com/nbcsnl SNL Tumblr: http://nbcsnl.tumblr.com/ SNL Instagram: http://instagram.com/nbcsnl SNL Google+: https://plus.google.com/+SaturdayNigh... SNL Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/nbcsnl/
Church Lady (Dana Carvey) stops by and weighs in on the candidates. Get more SNL: http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live Full Episodes: http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-liv... Like SNL: https://www.facebook.com/snl Follow SNL: https://twitter.com/nbcsnl SNL Tumblr: http://nbcsnl.tumblr.com/ SNL Instagram: http://instagram.com/nbcsnl SNL Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/nbcsnl/ Get more SNL on Hulu: http://www.hulu.com/saturday-night-live
Subscribe to SaturdayNightLive: http://j.mp/1bjU39d SEASON 36: http://j.mp/1bKLd3S Classic Characters: http://j.mp/15qRMXp Church Chat: http://j.mp/19MSLNG Popular Clips: http://j.mp/1abVQsJ The church lady welcomes the Kardashian sisters, Snooki and Justin Bieber, who has a profound effect on her. Aired 02/05/11
Subscribe to SaturdayNightLive: http://j.mp/1bjU39d Saddam Hussein: http://j.mp/13pUQ5i SEASON 16: http://j.mp/18UtW37 Church Chat: http://j.mp/19MSLNG The Church Lady interviews Saddam Hussein and is joined by her mother. Aired 12/01/90
Dana Carvey Destroys Heckler As Church Lady
In his return to "Saturday Night Live," Dana Carvey brings back the "Church Lady" to interview a fake Snooki.
One of Dana Carvey's most famous characters, the Church Lady.
Artist: Dennis Ferrer Track: Church Lady (Original Mix) Label: Defected Genre: House Released:03/12/2006 Buy at: https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/release/detail/38974/The%20World%20As%20I%20See%20It
Subscribe to SaturdayNightLive: http://j.mp/1bjU39d Church Chat: http://j.mp/1fC7UKn SEASON 15: http://j.mp/19j7jd2 Classic Characters: http://j.mp/GIVIYq After a brief statement on St. Patrick's Day, the Church Lady introduces her first guest, Rob Lowe. They have agreed not to talk about the tape incident. Aired 03/17/90
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Show her the way
Show her the way
Church Lady, can you spare her a song,
Cos Glory Halleluiah, ain’t enough for her wrongs ,
Church Lady, can she borrow some time,
Cos she needs to sit down and reflect on her behind.
She can’t see the forest for the trees,
She got a child who’s only three,
And no child is deserving
Of an open door policy
Church Lady, can you talk her some sense,
She may be a friend of mine,
But her values are worth two cents.
I’ve tried my point of view,
All of her friends have tried it too,
So Church Lady, sing her that song, sing her that song.
Glory, (Halleluiah) Halleluiah,
Let them show you the way
(Let ‘em show you the way)
Glory, (Halleluiah) Halleluiah,
Cos That’s already been paved
(Already been paved)
Glory, (Halleluiah) Halleluiah,
(Let them show you)
Let them show you the way
(Ya-hay-ya-hay)
Glory, (Halleluiah) Halleluiah,
Cos That’s already been paved
(Mmmmmmmmmm)
Church Lady, can you save her a prayer,
She ain’t been home since last night,
And she’s got us runnin scared.
Church Lady, do you have this emergency light
(Yes I do)
She needs to be safe from herself,
She’s got her own way to find.
She can’t see the forest for the trees,
She got a child who’s only three,
She’s got her head in the clouds,
Holding on to some fantasy.
Church Lady, you better find her a hymn,
She’s going down that road,
She’ll be early seeing Him.
I’ve tried my point of view,
All of her friends tried it too,
So Church Lady, sing her that song, sing her that song.
Glory, (Halleluiah) Halleluiah,
Let show them you the way
(Let ‘em show you the way)
Glory, (Glory) Halleluiah,
Cos That’s already been paved
(Already been paved)
Glory, (Halleluiah) Halleluiah,
(Let them show you)
Let them show you the way
(Ya-hay-ya-hay)
Glory, (Halleluiah) Halleluiah,
Cos That’s already been paved
(Ya-ya-ya)
Halleluiah, it’s paved.
I tried my point of view,
All of her friends tried it too
So Church Lady, sing her that song, sing her that song.