"How wonderfully inane." "I thought so, yes." Classic. Moranis captures Cavett's self-serious, condescending prick down pat. And of course Levy is gold as the obliviously unfunny and sleazy Bittman. SCTV was gold.
Shame on cavett for his condescending way with the multi-talented bobby bittman. If you didn't take tea on the upper east side with a nobel laureate in literature, cavett had no time for you. I worked security at the manhattan ziegfeld and caught him and Beverly sills sneaking out the side door only 10 minutes into the premiere of lola Heatherton in "My Fair Funny Lady Girl." Wouldn't know talent if it bit him in the ass.
I've been a fan of SCTV since I was a kid in the early 80's, but I'd never seen Rick Moranis do Dick Cavett. He was good! By the way, I think Krusty the Clown owes Bobby Bittman for stealing his laugh.
It does sound similar! But Krusty's voice is based on Chicago television's Bob Bell, who had a very raspy voice and portrayed WGN-TV's Bozo the Clown from 1960 to 1984.
It never crases to amaze me how disrespectful Dick "Ass Rider" Cavett is to the Sensational Bobby Bittman. Bittman is a True Comedy Genius and I mean that Sincerely.
@@blueabattoir Bobby is so Talented that he makes Lola Heatherton's nipples Elongated. You know, as mentioned in Bobby's Outrageously successful book, "The Complete Filmmaker," a filmmaker makes films. The Complete Filmmaker does more. I think that sums up Bobby's talent in a Nutshell..... A Giant Massive Nutshell. 😂
As usual, the crew from up north nails us dead to right. Cavett always was a pompous twit, but he did manage to elicit great interviews from legends like Groucho and Hitchcock. If you can get past his overcompensating vocabulary, he usually made it about the guest on not himself, which other late night egos like Bob Costas and Tom Snyder often failed to do.
I always fall over laughing at 01:54...."and do you know why I directed it Dick??--Oh please tell us" LOL--Bittman doesn't realize that Cavett is being condescending to him
Rick Moranis focused on the serious, "intellectual" face of Dick Cavett, but Cavett was also a comedian who liked to joke around with his guests. He wasn't nearly this pompous, hence the comedy. Bobby Bitman on the other hand was always an egotistical jerk.
I was born in 78. I wish I was more of an adult at that time so I could understand more of what they were talking about. Who people were. But what I got out of it was that it was some very funny stuff.
How could one show have so many enormously talented people?
Something that the casts of SNL have likely been questioning since forever, when wondering why they suck so hard.
That was great.
"How wonderfully inane."
"I thought so, yes."
Classic. Moranis captures Cavett's self-serious, condescending prick down pat. And of course Levy is gold as the obliviously unfunny and sleazy Bittman. SCTV was gold.
A lot of gold there. ;) I agree though. SCTV was genius. Rick Moranis' Woody Allen, Dick Cavett and Merv Griffin were dead-ringers!
Shame on cavett for his condescending way with the multi-talented bobby bittman. If you didn't take tea on the upper east side with a nobel laureate in literature, cavett had no time for you. I worked security at the manhattan ziegfeld and caught him and Beverly sills sneaking out the side door only 10 minutes into the premiere of lola Heatherton in "My Fair Funny Lady Girl." Wouldn't know talent if it bit him in the ass.
Agreed. His interview with Jackie Rogers Jr. and critique of the critically acclaimed docudrama "Gimmie Jackie" was no better.
@@ronnie_5150 you and ctrlzyx2 could have written for SCTV. Great posts by both of you.
I've been a fan of SCTV since I was a kid in the early 80's, but I'd never seen Rick Moranis do Dick Cavett. He was good!
By the way, I think Krusty the Clown owes Bobby Bittman for stealing his laugh.
Sctv launched many bits others stole ideas from. Really brilliant comedy. As good as Carole Burnett show with 1/100,this the budget.
It does sound similar! But Krusty's voice is based on Chicago television's Bob Bell, who had a very raspy voice and portrayed WGN-TV's Bozo the Clown from 1960 to 1984.
Rick Moranis nails Cavett; however, Dave Thomas doing Bob Hope is next level genius.
The writers for The Simpsons listed SCTV as inspirational material for their show.
Perhaps the greatest sketch comedy show in television history.
gotta agree, i always thought they went further, had more all around talent, (drama and comedy), and did it on a lower budget than snl.
Bittman is dressed the same in the interview and on the book cover
I love that.
Lol...good eye. Funny.
It never crases to amaze me how disrespectful Dick "Ass Rider" Cavett is to the Sensational Bobby Bittman. Bittman is a True Comedy Genius and I mean that Sincerely.
He's wonderfully inane
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Yes, but he can also be appallingly crude. And nobody yells “cut” except Bittman. Nobody!
@@blueabattoir Bobby is so Talented that he makes Lola Heatherton's nipples Elongated. You know, as mentioned in Bobby's Outrageously successful book, "The Complete Filmmaker," a filmmaker makes films. The Complete Filmmaker does more. I think that sums up Bobby's talent in a Nutshell..... A Giant Massive Nutshell. 😂
“BOI - l !
@@Bob_Zombie A Complete Genius.
Lol😂 "ACTION!!" Eugene levy is dead funny..lol..i love sctv👍🏻
The Complete Filmmaker by Bobby Bitman. That's the textbook we used in my college film class!
He is channeling Jerry Lewis.
Levy’s performance here is just unbelievable. I loved these guys as a teen, but the older I get the more I’m blown away by their talent.
That Bobby Bittman, what an actor........
And, not to mention, what a director!
Completely that is Lewis.
Ohhh please tell us ....ahh, so good! SCTV 💯
A great sketch. Cavett's worse than Bittman. Bittman's an a-hole by birth. Cavett's an a-hole by choice.
As usual, the crew from up north nails us dead to right. Cavett always was a pompous twit, but he did manage to elicit great interviews from legends like Groucho and Hitchcock. If you can get past his overcompensating vocabulary, he usually made it about the guest on not himself, which other late night egos like Bob Costas and Tom Snyder often failed to do.
He did tell Norman Mailer to shove it.
I always fall over laughing at 01:54...."and do you know why I directed it Dick??--Oh please tell us" LOL--Bittman doesn't realize that Cavett is being condescending to him
oh he did, he paused and gave him a funny look, I think he wanted to say something but decided to carry on
Rick Moranis as Dick Cavett, not as tedious as the real Dick.....but almost!
Andrea Martin 😍
It’s like a “boiiiille”
This is a spot on Cavett impression
The best, Jerry, the best.
Is there any reason why your standing now? 🤣🤣🤣
".... ACTION!!"
Eugene Levy's laugh is classic comedy
LIKE A BOIL!!!!!
How does she not crack up when he barks ACTION!!
Lo😅
Like Edna Boyle, Andrea is a talented professional.
Nigel in Canada🇨🇦
Dick Cavett could have bummed out Joanne Worley
Funniest outtakes ever.
How wonderfly inane. 😂😂
Rick Moranis focused on the serious, "intellectual" face of Dick Cavett, but Cavett was also a comedian who liked to joke around with his guests. He wasn't nearly this pompous, hence the comedy.
Bobby Bitman on the other hand was always an egotistical jerk.
You're the best funny man.
Bobby Bittman has no equal in comedy
Heh heh heh...
The problem with this is that Bobbie didn't sneak up behind Cavett with his classic, 'How are ya!!!!'.
I was born in 78. I wish I was more of an adult at that time so I could understand more of what they were talking about. Who people were. But what I got out of it was that it was some very funny stuff.
Eugene Levy was such a honey back in the day
Nigel in Canada🇨🇦
Dick Cavett created the effect of. 'sucking the oxygen out of the room'
prior to that only flame throwers had an effect this strong
"How wonderfully inane..." this stuff is aging really well!
SCTV was brilliant and a breeding ground of talent.
Superb
It's like a boil...cut!!!
"We call them outtakes but the reason I brought these clips along..."
I've looked for his book in every li-barry in town and it's always out.
Genius.
boy o'boyle that's funny!
Bittman knows comedy.
Sctv was so good ! Where is it in reruns ?
Yes!! Yes, there is!!! Classic.....
Looks like a much younger Gregory Mannarino. 🤣
Lol...pure gold in every way.