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Kathie Lee Gifford: SNL Skit Isn't "That Funny"

Monday – November 16, 2009 – 1:17pm

Kathie Lee Gifford isn't cracking up over a Saturday Night Live skit that poked fun at her wacky antics as cohost of the Today show's fourth hour.

In the spoof (watch it here), Kristen Wiig portrayed Gifford as a boozy cohost (newcomer Jenny Slate played Hoda Kotb) and made fun of her "Everyone Has a Story" segment, in which Gifford salutes in song ordinary people who have surmounted extraordinary challenges.

When Wiig's Gifford began singing, it upset the members of the Black Eyed Peas (who made a cameo in the skit). Fergie threw a haymaker, Apl.de.ap dropped an elbow and Taboo even beat Wiig's Gifford with his new signature sneakers.

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On the Today show Monday, Gifford squirmed as she watched the clip.

"Everyone seems to enjoy it ... but I don't think it's that funny," she said.

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She got irked when Kotb remarked that Wiig can surprisingly carry a tune. Gifford shook her head emphatically, drawing an audible response from the Today show crew off-camera.

"Oh, it's OK to beat the crud out of me, that's fine," Gifford said. "But when I say I'm sorry, the woman can’t sing' – that’s a problem for you people?!"

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She added, "I think I’m going to sue [Wiig] for ruining my song!"

Before the segment ended, Gifford took a shot at Wiig. "Can't she get another job?" she asked. "Go off and do something else?"

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  • November 18, 2009 - 10:18am Thumbs-up on SNL skit! Says:

    When KLG came back on TV on the TODAY show I was so excited and watched all the time. Then she always seemed to be dogging Hoda about finding a man and other put-downs. I saw the SNL skit and I LAUGHED so much because the actress embodied KLG perfectly! KLG, face reality and get over yourself. You get your laughs by cutting Hoda and others down all the time and need to be the center of attention. I wouldn't be surprised if NBC's research showed that people prefer Hoda to KLG. If I was NBC I'd ditch KLG and get Hoda another co-host -- maybe even a man! Give Hoda a new cohost for the new year -- I've enjoyed the show much more when Hoda had various cohosts when KLG was on vacation. Anyway, SNL NAILED-IT as far as KLG!! LOLOLOLOL!!
  • November 17, 2009 - 10:28pm Willie J Says:

    Is it me, or has Kathie Lee grown in the back end. Her bootie was actually looking quite tasty. And then gave a little 'pooch out' for the crowd when prompted. I did not think much of her b4 now. I now have a a new found respect for Ms Gifford. Mama is rollin' on Dubz!!!!!
  • November 17, 2009 - 2:39pm Barely Cares Says:

    Okay 'anonymous' is either a nutjob, loves Kathie Lee (which is probably the same thing)...or is one of her 11-teen kids. Wiig is the best actor on SNL in many many years - maybe best female since Gilda.
  • November 17, 2009 - 11:20am mema Says:

    Kathie Lee really needs to get over herself. Isn't it strange she cracked up laughing when she saw Hoda being made fun of.. but was horrified when she was dumped on! I'm waiting for the day that Hoda walks off the show while it's on air. Hoda has more class in her baby finger compared to Kathy Lee .... not only that, but Kathy Lee has to giver her CD's away because no one will buy them.
  • November 17, 2009 - 11:08am docisin Says:

    Doc says-KLG is a worn out old cow that hawks her 1930s CDs on the show, their great for cleaning up cat litter, and has NO business sharing the same stage with Hoda. NBC, take KLG and Kelly Ripple back to the Hamptons, take their shoes and leave them there. A greatful nation will be forever thankful.
  • November 16, 2009 - 11:36pm Flowerbomb Says:

    I am surprised by the number of people defending Kathie Lee here...shocked actually. One poster went as far as to say America loves Kathie Lee! Kathie Lee has to be one of the most annoying people on the planet, she is obnoxious, egotistical, self-absorbed and NOT FUNNY. They need to make fun of her every week.
  • November 16, 2009 - 6:50pm ha ha Says:

    Remember when her husband Frank had that affair? He seems to like sex in a different way than most. LOL
  • November 16, 2009 - 5:55pm ha ha Says:

    Didn't Kathy Lee's husband cheat on her with some chick who liked it in the buthole?
  • November 16, 2009 - 5:22pm Anonymous Says:

    I remember Kathie Lee on the Regis show. She was continually disparaging to people, forever insulting, and constantly making fun of people (all done in a "humerous" way, of course). She can dish it out but she can't take it.
  • November 16, 2009 - 4:44pm Get Over Yourself, Kathie Lee Says:

    "Can't she get another job? Go off and do something else?" Funny...I've said that about Kathie Lee for years.
  • November 16, 2009 - 4:32pm Lighten up, Kathie Lee Says:

    Kathie Lee needs to obtain a sense of humor.
  • November 16, 2009 - 4:15pm Carol Says:

    I think Kristen Wiig is hilarious and portrays KLG absolutely right on the mark.
  • November 16, 2009 - 3:36pm anonymous Says:

    Never thought I'd say this but I have to go with Kathie Lee here. I hate Kristin Wiig, she is horrible and is NOT funny! She ruins SNL.
  • November 16, 2009 - 3:16pm Gail Says:

    Kathie Lee, the very best thing you can do is just ignore this. Last Saturday's episode was an all time low for SNL, and all the critics agree with this.
  • November 16, 2009 - 3:10pm Jeff Says:

    Every Kristin Wiig character is the same... and none of them is funny.
  • November 16, 2009 - 3:04pm Anonymous Says:

    Kathy Lee get over yourself! Face it, you're a walking, talking punch-line!
  • November 16, 2009 - 3:03pm Lillianne Says:

    I truly don't know what the producers were thinking when they hired KL for the Today show.
  • November 16, 2009 - 2:50pm Anonymous Says:

    Kristen can really sing. It is Kathie Lee who cannot sing.
  • November 16, 2009 - 2:49pm nik Says:

    Kathy Lee is is funny as (@^&$^!!!! your just jealous that she gets more laughs than you because you are not funny
  • November 16, 2009 - 2:40pm anon2 Says:

    ugh kathie lee get over yourself! i love you and your show most of the time, but seriously, have a little fun in life. remember when she got so mad at zac efron for spoofing her son kody in snl?? come on woman, snl makes fun of everyone. get over it.

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