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SNL 50: Robert Smigel Honors Passing of Real-Life "X-Presidents"


Published on 2025-01-07 08:51:30 - bleedingcool
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  • With the passing of President Jimmy Carter, SNL writer and comedian Robert Smigel paid tribute to the last of the "X-Presidents."

The article from Bleeding Cool discusses a special segment on "Saturday Night Live" (SNL) celebrating its 50th anniversary, where Robert Smigel, known for his work on SNL, paid tribute to the "X-Presidents," a recurring animated sketch from the show. The segment humorously acknowledged the passing of several former U.S. Presidents who were caricatured in the sketches, including George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama. Smigel's tribute was both a nostalgic look back at the beloved sketches and a reflection on the real-life events of these presidents' lives, blending comedy with a touch of solemnity. The article highlights how these sketches, which featured the presidents as superheroes, were a unique part of SNL's history, capturing the cultural and political zeitgeist of their times.

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