


On a Christmas episode of the public radio show "The Delicious Dish," soft-spoken hosts Margaret Jo McCullen and Teri Rialto welcome baker Pete Schweddy to discuss his seasonal family recipe. The sketch is a masterclass in double entendre as Schweddy enthusiastically describes his "Schweddy Balls" - a holiday dessert - while the hosts remain completely oblivious to the increasingly risqué innuendos. Pete explains how his balls are made, where to buy them (in a sack), and proudly declares that "no one can resist my Schweddy Balls." The parody of NPR's quiet, earnest public radio format makes the crude wordplay even more absurd, as all three performers maintain perfect composure throughout without breaking character.
This sketch became one of SNL's most iconic and well-known sketches, ranking #20 on Rolling Stone's list of best SNL sketches of all time. The entire cast maintained straight faces throughout despite the constant double entendres, which viewers found remarkable. Ben & Jerry's created an ice cream flavor named "Schweddy Balls" in 2011 in honor of this sketch, though it sparked some controversy. The sketch parodies NPR programs like "The Splendid Table" and KCRW's "Good Food". A sequel sketch aired in 2001 featuring Baldwin's character promoting "Schweddy Wiener". The video has over 10 million views on YouTube as of 2013. Gasteyer and Shannon revived their "Delicious Dish" characters in 2010 with Betty White and again in 2024 for Capital One advertisements.
| Person | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Adam McKay | Writer | |
| Robert Carlock | Writer | |
| Jerry Collins | Writer | |
| Beth McCarthy-Miller | Director | |
| David Wachtenheim | Director |