This classic 1970s Saturday Night Live skit from season 3, episode 18 is one the first repeating character sketches to appear on the show. It features Dan Aykroyd and Steve Martin playing the two socially awkward Festrunk brothers. Two recently immigrated Czech brothers who don't really understand English lingo.
These two siblings are constantly trying to score with American women as they cruise the New York club scene. Although the title of this skit says computer dates I think there may be some confusion here. Instead of waiting for dates they are waiting for two foxes they met during their latest club outing. These two ladies played by Gilda Radner and Laraine Newman promised to meet them at their apartment.
Garrett Morris shows up playing their cool American friend named Cliff. He is convinced that his two buddies have been stood up but there may still be a chance for some swinging in their bachelor pad tonight.
This is a great skit. I think Steve Martin and Dan Aykroyd had real chemistry together back in the 1970s. I wish there were more skits with them together. As it is they rehashed their roles as the Festrunk a few more times but more importantly it led to the creation of many more recurring characters. Recurring roles would become commonplace on SNL throughout the 70s, 80s and beyond.
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