"Fernando's Hideaway" with George Steinbrenner

Billy Crystal as Fernando interviews New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner in a skit from "A Comedy Salute To Baseball" -- part of NBC's All-Star Game programming in 1985.

[@HubertJass]

Just rediscovering these.
I loved Fernando's Hideaway when they first ran.
But looking back at them 35 years, I have a whole new appreciation of Billy Crystal's comedic genius. We was GREAT back then.
And then I got to thinking about a new Hideaway that might be funny.
I THINK what makes the Hideaway so funny is the ad-libbing.
Which led me to a new Hideaway idea that might be very funny today.
How funny would it be if Crystal's Fernando interviewed Will Ferrell's Harry Caray? With both of them riffing.
That could be hilarious.

[@dbcopper10]

Fernando's Hideaway was the apex of SNL comedy in 1985. Wish they would release more of them.

[@hfelton]

Steinbrenner did a great job of keeping a straight face at some hilarious Crystal lines.

[@tanyachavis2578]

I LOVE ❤️ Fernando! Always will!! “There is something in the air at night when Billy does Fernando!!!

[@drricksjoquist4358]

When SNL had talent who weren't always reading cue cards.

[@ceciliapreziose3783]

2023 still funny even I dont know anything bout basball

[@victoriabiafore9108]

Better to look good than to feel good! Saludos my friends :D

[@tiamcneil1259]

Billy Crystal played Fernando lamas you look marvelous the way he says it gives me the chivers

[@nequito718]

Billy’s impression of Fernando was spot on.

[@2012StandAlone]

Man i miss the good ole' days! Bless you Billy Crystal, and everyone at SNL!

[@robertmuir4496]

Not one swear word.....And it's still funny as Hell.The good old days.

[@suze2012]

"Jorge Steinbrenner….an athletic supporter from way back." Just too funny.

[@dbcopper10]

300,000 views...about 20k of those are me. Wish NBC would lighten up and release some more Hideaway skits.

[@eddieshebuznik51]

Definitely from some of SNL's most storied casts. Marvelous!

[@jimringomartin]

amen

[@leefarmer4212]

How this guy is not one of the greatest of all time!! I mean this guy is the best at cuff jokes I have ever seen! He keeps it family,and is a great person as well.

[@jazthing1]

... this was when SNL was really funny!... I love this!

[@danielsweeneyjr.3117]

I remember looking at my Pop before he went in to the real estate office and saying that. The blank look in his face was priceless, then "What are you saying Daniel!"

[@TJ-kk5zf]

George was actually funny

[@martincitoo69]

Fernando Lamas : "When a person has an accent, it means they can speak one more language than you"

[@djmammo9826]

He told that to Johnny on the Tonight Show

[@carolnahigian9518]

He is hysterical

[@WorldBFree-lw6wo]

Classic! Thanks for posting!

[@johnpelletier7641]

Amazing. Very talented and hilarious Billy.

[@TheDudar]

I love the guys who are killing themselves laughing on the set

[@jendel42750]

"Dancing is like standing still, only faster." -Billy Crystal as Fernando Lamas

[@yerdaberger8505]

This is Awesome thank you ;

[@janicehiggins7308]

Thanks….Very funny!

[@ekovac77]

I really hope you do. I’ve been searching for it for years

[@hamburg1306]

Well done. Good interview and very funny too.

[@kowalski3769]

Reggie Bars were fucking AMAZING!!!

[@RTDavis0503]

I remember this like yesterday

[@kenlindberg8005]

I used to have a VHS tape of NBC's A Comedy Salute to Baseball- Wish I could find it. Billy Crystal does his Security Guard routine with Mickey Mantle at the Baseball Hall of Fame. Classically funny!

[@robcas-qr3ig]

the best 4:54 of CLASSIC comedy on the TUBE!!

[@HSMiyamoto]

"Hor-gay Steinbrenner." LOL

[@NPRMc]

I miss Mr. Steinbrenner.

[@ctbobby]

amazing

[@robminmonaca]

George was about to crack up a few times.

[@brianburkhardt876]

Fantastic

[@HadEnough745]

George was great here...

[@Gundersonjohn75]

Funny. Miss Billy Crystal.

[@ROGER2095]

Common mistake - He's actually MISTER Billy Crystal.

[@susancioffi2505]

Love it😂😂

[@nymike06]

George was the man!

[@automatikman365]

Fernando: "George, what is your definition of love?"
George: "My definition of love?"
Fernando: "Mmm hmm."
George: "What the players have for me."
Fernando's expression at 2:25 is friggin' hilarious.
"American teeth in a Spanish mouth" ... SNL at its' best.
Respect - Jah Bless. D. (the 4th Letter)

[@ekovac77]

Hope you download the whole thing soon

[@m.l.t951]

Steinbrenner on SNL during the Steinbrenner Year of SNL

[@scoot45123]

comic genius....

[@Fanik10]

Jorge Steinbrenner

[@Bdub1952]

Brilliant ad lib. They don't do that anymore.

[@stephenbruce4052]

I still Thin Barry Maniwo is better looking lol

[@live2love751]

HAHAHAHA Shite is GOUDA!

[@TOMMYOLA1]

that was the shit hahahaha

[@Teletran35]

Lol what year was this?

[@leafyutube]

Is this before or after he hired George Costanza?

[@ekovac77]

Do you happen to have the whole show?
I’m downgrading to have it

[@DavidBrown-wm1up]

I do have it but it's probably not close to being uploaded, but maybe someday?

[@tylersextin]

where can i watch snl episodes for free on the internet ?

[@mjt532]

All improvised.

[@heavenlybeast12]

I can't find Billy Crystals "un-ba-weev-uh-bull" skit from SNL!!!!!!!!!!!! Por que?

[@scv1981]

The Hideaway was unscripted too.

[@mhenrikse]

Still funny

[@thrashish]

0:41

[@NotSteveCook]

If you know what I'm saying to you...

[@Trainy2]

This is supposed to be funny?

[@jerrywallace3276]

Yes - supposed to be and IS funny. If you don't get it - well that just might mean you're not very smart (everybody else gets it, dumbass)
Good luck in life. :/

[@Trainy2]

Jerry Wallace, I do get it. That's why I don't think it's funny.

[@jerrywallace3276]

ANUS.

[@wicky201]

***** You're from a later generation, so you don't get it.

[@OldeSkool1]

Jerry Wallace They don't think it's funny. Get over it!