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Daily Affirmations

Saturday Night Live

Al Franken's recurring SNL parody of a self-help television show, hosted by Stuart Smalley, a caring nurturer from several twelve-step programs who stresses that he is not a licensed therapist. Each installment pairs Stuart's affirmations…

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2sketches in the archive
1991–1992season years represented
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Daily Affirmation: Stuart Smalley's Halloween Story
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The appearances

Same setup. More good bits.

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Behind the running joke

A little backstory.

Al Franken's recurring SNL parody of a self-help television show, hosted by Stuart Smalley, a caring nurturer from several twelve-step programs who stresses that he is not a licensed therapist. Each installment pairs Stuart's affirmations and catchphrase with his own struggles, family troubles and occasional guests. The series debuted on February 9, 1991.

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