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From: jvs@iwu1d.UUCP (John V. Smith)
Newsgroups: net.tv
Subject: New season of SNL - (Belushi)
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Date: Fri, 23-Sep-83 14:22:44 EDT
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Posted: Fri Sep 23 14:22:44 1983
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If Jim Belushi is in fact going to be a regular on Saturday Night Live
(or even a guest), I'm not real sure how I feel about this.  Forget the
fact that, on the surface at least, it would seem to be a cheap attempt
to further cash in on the late John Belushi's continuing popularity.
I've seen Jim perform (live and on TV) and he can be a decent actor.  So
let's give him his due there.

My problem is that that there are too many similarities between Jim and
John.  I'm not saying they're twins or anything.  But they do look a lot
alike.  They also have similar voices.  Furthermore, I've seen pictures
of Jim clowning around and he is capable of doing many facial expressions
which are identical to those that John used to do.  Now, seeing Jim perform
in the past hasn't botherd me.  But I would really have problems watching
him on SNL.  For awhile anyway.  I think it would be spooky, sort of like
deja vu.

Now I like Jim Belushi.  I think he's a good actor and I hope he makes it
big someday.  But I don't think I'd like him on SNL.  What do all of you
SNL fans think out there?

					John V. Smith