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The December 13, 2008 episode of Saturday Night Live featured an opening sketch parody of Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. Blagojevich was also mocked during the Weekend Update segment of the show.YouTube Video: SNL: Rod Blagojevich (Time: 2:37)
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Fast Facts
- Blagojevich played by Jason SudeikisHuffington Post: David Patterson, Gov. Blagojevich, Wedding Toast & More (VIDEO) (December 14, 2008)
- Video laced with bleeped profanityYouTube Video: SNL: Rod Blagojevich (Time: 2:37)
- In the video, Blagojevich offers to sell congress Abraham Lincoln's wedding ringYouTube Video: SNL: Rod Blagojevich (Time: 2:37)
- Hugh Laurie hosted the episode
- Parody of New York Governor David Paterson also featured in the episode
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Sketch Plot
The plot of the sketch, which opened the show, was that Blagojevich was asking Congress for a bailout because of his legal troubles when he allegedly attempted to sell Barack Obama's Senate seat. In the video, Sudeikis as Blagojevich also asks for a NASA job for his wife.YouTube Video: SNL: Rod Blagojevich (Time: 2:37) -
Quotes
"Blago...morphed into a David Mamet character, a foul-mouthed con man with a quasi-Chicago accent." — Huffington PostYouTube Video: SNL: Rod Blagojevich (Time: 2:37)"When Illinois politicians think you’re too corrupt, you’re too corrupt. That’s like Amy Winehouse telling you to go to rehab." — Seth Meyers, Weekend Update
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SNL Blagojevich News
- Huffington Post: David Patterson, Gov. Blagojevich, Wedding Toast & More (VIDEO) (December 14, 2008)
- Tower Ticker (Chicago Tribune): Blagojevich as a Mamet character (December 12, 2008)
- Show Patrol: Poehler says goodbye, Blago the character says hello on 'SNL' (December 14, 2008)
- Hulu Video: SNL: Really !?! Gov. Blagojevich (December 13, 2008)
- YouTube Video: SNL: Rod Blagojevich (Time: 2:37)
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View All SNL Blagojevich Questions (58) | Ask a QuestionDo you think that Governor Blagojevich is guilty of corruption? (8 Answers)A corrupt Chicago Political Machine Politian? I dont believe it. /sarcasm The feds do not go after sitting officials at that high level unless they have to. There is all ... read moreShould IL Gov. Blagojevich be declared unfit, be impeached or should there be a special election? (19 Answers)All three. Although it will take time (up to 4-5 months) to hold a special election and could cost up to fifty million dollars, do we really trust any of ... read moreThe Christmas song was featured on what episode of SNL? Which guest host appeared and what year did it show? (1 Answer)The Christmas Song, performed by Horatio Sanz, Jimmy Fallon, Chris Kattan, and Tracy Morgan, was featured several times on SNL and kind of became a running joke. However, the first ... read moreDoes anyone know where to find the SNL video of Schprockets with Mike Myers? (2 Answers)Well here are some very brief clips (the latter primarily being a very disturbing German dating audition by Phil Hartman). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHZR9SA5pOg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InF17l92Fbc But if you really want a full episode ... read more
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