Dysfunctional Family Christmas

A commercial parody advertising the album "Dysfunctional Family Christmas" featuring a collection of songs that highlight family tensions and awkward dynamics during the holiday season. The fake album includes tracks like "Let's Pretend We Like Each Other (This Christmas)," "The Almost Perfect Christmas," "Leave Me Alone, Please Go Away," "Carol of Intimacy," and "Peace On Earth, Where?" The sketch brilliantly captures the gap between idealized holiday gatherings and the reality of dysfunctional family dynamics, with cast members performing snippets of each darkly comedic song.

This sketch aired during SNL's December 15, 1990 Christmas episode. Writers Bonnie and Terry Turner created this sketch while working at SNL (1987-1993). Phil Hartman performs one song using his Johnny Cash voice for the country number. The sketch became a fan favorite and is still referenced decades later. Many viewers relate to the realistic portrayal of family dysfunction during holidays.