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Post by Wrath Draven on Nov 28, 2009 8:41:06 GMT -5
Who do you think is the most successful SNL Alum?
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Post by Metalheadbanger Man on Nov 28, 2009 8:44:40 GMT -5
I'd have to say Bill Murray, but Sandler runs him a close second.
EDIT: Forgot about Eddie Murphy. Its probably him actually.
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Post by FrankGotch on Nov 28, 2009 8:45:34 GMT -5
Really its no contest... Eddie Murphy. Followed by Chevy, Murray and Aykroyd.
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Post by Red Impact on Nov 28, 2009 9:07:37 GMT -5
Even though him actually appearing on screen (instead of just voicing an ass) is pretty much box-office poison now, it's Eddie Murphy.
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Post by happygilmore on Nov 28, 2009 10:39:04 GMT -5
I wanna say Sandler. Eddie Murphy had a run...kinda had a bunch of flops. Bill Murray is always consistent, too.
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Post by mcmahonfan85 on Nov 28, 2009 10:42:22 GMT -5
Bill Murray
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Post by Big Daddy Bad Booking on Nov 28, 2009 10:45:53 GMT -5
I think its Sandler. He's the only one whose made movies that have made tons of money every time out for like 15 years now. Murphy hasn't really done a successful flick in the 2000s to the best of my knowledge in the comedy spectrum, and Bill Murray is pretty much just a pop-in pop-out.
Wait, I can't believe I forgot this one: ROBERT DOWNEY JR.! He turned his life around the most, and had two HUGE hits at the BO last year.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2009 11:17:04 GMT -5
I'll give you Eddie Murphy. But Bill Murray over Billy Crystal? You're kidding me.
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Post by FrankGotch on Nov 28, 2009 12:05:31 GMT -5
I think its Sandler. He's the only one whose made movies that have made tons of money every time out for like 15 years now. Murphy hasn't really done a successful flick in the 2000s to the best of my knowledge in the comedy spectrum, and Bill Murray is pretty much just a pop-in pop-out. Wait, I can't believe I forgot this one: ROBERT DOWNEY JR.! He turned his life around the most, and had two HUGE hits at the BO last year. Eddie Murphy is the second-highest grossing actor in motion picture history, and that doesn't even take into account his stand up, singing, and television careers. Its Eddie Murphy by a looooong shot |
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Post by bob on Nov 28, 2009 12:39:31 GMT -5
Bill Murray followed by Adam Sandler
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Post by delurked on Nov 28, 2009 12:46:14 GMT -5
Eddie Murphy, and its not even close.
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Post by Drillbit Taylor on Nov 28, 2009 13:07:39 GMT -5
Jim Belushi and Brian Doyle-Murray
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Post by FrankGotch on Nov 28, 2009 13:16:57 GMT -5
I really don't get the love for Sandler in this thing. IMO he's not even on the level of Mike Myers. Wayne's World, and Austin Powers both over shadow pretty much anything Sandler's done. Don't get me wrong Sandler has done some great memorable quotable movies, but none of those movies are on the level of a Ghostbusters, Blues Brothers, Caddyshack, Stripes, or one of the good Vacation movies. When it comes to making movies that become pop culture phenomenons Sandler's films aren't in the same ball park as most of the other successful alums best work.
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Post by Young Game on Nov 28, 2009 13:31:44 GMT -5
No love for Anthony Michael Hall around here?
I'd also like to mention Tina Fey.
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Post by 747 on Nov 28, 2009 13:38:10 GMT -5
I'd prefer to split this into SNL time-lines.
Not Ready For Prime Time Players [1975-1979]: Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray and Chevy Chase (to an extent)
Ebersol Era [1980-1985]: Eddie Murphy (in the 80's), Billy Crystal, Julia-Louis Dreyfus (starred in one of the greatest tv shows ever)
1986-1995: Mike Myers, Adam Sandler, Chris Rock
1996-present: Will Ferrell
Jim Belushi could've been huge had he not passed away in 1982.
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Post by FrankGotch on Nov 28, 2009 16:07:45 GMT -5
I'd prefer to split this into SNL time-lines. Not Ready For Prime Time Players [1975-1979]: Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray and Chevy Chase (to an extent) Ebersol Era [1980-1985]: Eddie Murphy (in the 80's), Billy Crystal, Julia-Louis Dreyfus (starred in one of the greatest tv shows ever) 1986-1995: Mike Myers, Adam Sandler, Chris Rock 1996-present: Will Ferrell Jim Belushi could've been huge had he not passed away in 1982. You also need to add David Spade and Chris Farley to the 86-95 class. |
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Post by Sir Woodrow on Nov 28, 2009 16:18:42 GMT -5
Joe Piscopo and Chris Kattan have the biggest careers of all in Bizarro world.
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Post by Cela on Nov 28, 2009 16:46:23 GMT -5
Murphy, Murray, Crystal, Sandler, Ferrell for movies. (Downey as well, but he didn't get famous for his work on SNL)
Chris Rock for Standup
Franken for Politics (he is a senator, thats success right?)
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Post by Perd on Nov 28, 2009 17:50:07 GMT -5
Eddie Murphy. On a side note, it allways surprised me, that Dana Carvey was not a bigger star.
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Post by Triple Kelly on Nov 28, 2009 17:58:23 GMT -5
Joe Piscopo and Chris Kattan have the biggest careers of all in Bizarro world. On Earth-8, Cheri Oteri is Earth-1's Lucille Ball. |
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