The funniest thing Sinbad ever did

This one's for my pal Jesse.

I've always loved Saturday Night Live. I know it's more miss than hit (and whatever your particular era, it was then too, even the original guys), but it's an institution. Just because, SNL meets Superman.

The original not ready for prime-time players play super-heroes. It's... awkward. But Bill Murray in a Superman costume and Margot Kidder stumbling through half recalled lines is worth something, right?



When Superman died in the 90s, they did a sketch about his funeral. It's actually not bad. It's funny to see the actors clearly find the material and costumes awkward again, but not so much as the last one. Al Franken actually looks just like the late 80s Luthor. I shamefully steal this link from Chris.


Wrestler turned actor the Rock as Superman. It's got a tired but potentially amusing premise, but it's really poorly done. Bad acting, bathroom humor, and it degenerates into an exercise in junior high homophobia. I may be biased though, the 3 SNL players are some of my least favorite ever.


Hugh Jackman as Supes, Will Ferrell as Jor El. This one's pretty bland. Again with the gay jokes, but at least this time it's just unfunny and not mean.


I couldn't find my favorite sketch, one featuring Christopher Reeve auditioning for the part of Superman. That's a shame, because it's actually funny, as opposed to much of what you've just seen. YOU FAIL ME AGAIN, INTERNETS!

Edited to add this one mentioned in the comments: Seinfeld as Superman with the genius Phil Hartman.