Your Moment Of Glenn: We Think Glenn Beck Should Host SNL

by Glynnis MacNicol | 5:55 pm, October 14th, 2009

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Someone at 30 Rock needs to approach Glenn Beck and ask him to host SNL, pronto. They could use Beck’s opener today in lieu of an audition tape. The White House’s decision to treat Fox News as an opponent might just be the best gift Beck has ever received; between the red phone on set, the grip whose job it is to sit beside it in case the White House calls, the chalkboard, and Beck’s impressions, his opener this evening may have been the best 20 minutes of television you’ll see all day.

In the 45 second clip below, Beck channels Shakespeare, Keith Olbermann, Chris Matthews, and Fred Armisen as President Obama. Oh yes, and Liberals (also, Cat Stevens). If that’s not a repertoire worthy of SNL I’m not sure what is. How long before the White House regrets calling out Fox is another matter, in the meantime we’re probably in for some good television.

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m says:

October 14, 2009 at 7:56 pm

Quite honestly, it’d probably be a lot of fun. Doesn’t matter what political views you have, its hard to deny that Beck certainly is a good actor.

StewartIII says:

October 14, 2009 at 8:06 pm

NewsBusters: Beck Rips on Olbermann, Matthews; Says Letterman ‘Practically Made Out With Obama’ in ‘Late Show’ Appearance
http://newsbusters.org/blogs/jeff-poor/2009/10/14/beck-rips-olbermann-matthews-says-letterman-practically-made-out-obama-la

SFPhoto says:

October 14, 2009 at 8:24 pm

Glynnis, I watched Glenn’s The One Thing today because you recommended it… I was laughing and afraid all at the same time. He maid his points, backed them up with video clips, and ended with a frightening “they will drag you to it” conclusion. Thank you, Glynnis, it was far more than brilliant TV.

SFPhoto says:

October 14, 2009 at 8:25 pm

did I say “maid” instead of “made” – I guess I really was shaken by his monologue.

Chris Jones says:

October 15, 2009 at 12:34 am

I laughed so hard today when he did the Olbermann impression. Beck is the greatest hour on television. You learn a ton of stuff nobody else is covering and you’re entertained.

StewartIII says:

October 15, 2009 at 1:38 am

Hot Air — Mediaite: You know who should host SNL? Glenn Beck
http://hotair.com/archives/2009/10/14/mediaite-you-know-who-should-host-snl-glenn-beck/

Patrick Plante says:

October 15, 2009 at 11:06 am

I’m not holding my breath. Doing jokes like this from the safety of Fox News or his radio show is one thing, venturing into “enemy territory” is something completely different. Last time I saw Beck in an environment where he wasn’t completely in control, (which was his The View interview,) it didn’t necessarily go well for him, and he spent his next show doing damage control. If he’s got the capacity to take a joke as well as dish it out, then I’m all for it, I just haven’t seen it yet.

ImNotBlue says:

October 15, 2009 at 11:51 am

I didn’t realize you considered SNL “enemy territory.” As in, it’s far-left? Is that what you’re saying?

Sunnyr says:

October 15, 2009 at 2:10 pm

Glenn Beck totally ROCKS! He goes from poking fun at the White House to driving his points home at the chalkboard in a mocking comedy routine but one knows Beck is dead serious. He’s a genius and you can rest assured this White House is going to rue the day they chose to call out Glenn and Fox News. I can hear them whimpering “Uncle” any day now. Keep up the good work, Glenn. We are behind you 100%! Hold their jack boots to the fire!

Patrick Plante says:

October 15, 2009 at 4:19 pm

I’m not calling NBC enemy territory, but after seeing Beck’s statements about the 30 Rock building where SNL is filmed at, it would seem to me that Beck considers it enemy territory.

libra blue says:

October 15, 2009 at 6:37 pm

If Beck hosted SNL it would be the highest rated show they have ever had. IMO, SNL has been a snoozefest for years! Maybe Glenn could teach them something about real entertainment and most importantly, “timing.”

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