The Dysfunctional Home Show - Christmas Edition

Jim Carrey stars as Grandpa Jack McGee, the alcoholic host of "The Dysfunctional Home Show" in this dark comedy Christmas special. The sketch parodies traditional heartwarming holiday family gatherings by showcasing an extremely dysfunctional family Christmas complete with restraining orders, domestic disputes, and substance abuse - all played for dark comedy. The family gathers for Christmas featuring a drunken Santa, random violence triggered by the doorbell ringing, and family fighting. The sketch is famous for its "12 Days of Christmas" parody where Grandpa Jack sings: "8 restraining orders, 7 pills a poppin', 6 packs of beer, 5 dry heaves, 4 counts of battery, 3 black eyes, 2 timing wives and a can of pork and beans." Throughout the sketch, Grandpa Jack repeatedly gags and shouts his trademark catchphrase "PORK AND BEANS!" The episode also includes appearances by his promiscuous daughter, her abusive boyfriend-turned-husband, and Grandpa Jack's drunken, hateful mother.

Jim Carrey's physical comedy including his famous gagging motions and drunken character work are highlights of the sketch. The sketch features a running gag where Grandpa Jack starts randomly punching people when the doorbell rings. The "pork and beans" catchphrase became iconic, with Grandpa Jack saying it in a slurred tone then shouting it. This Christmas edition aired during In Living Color's fourth season on December 20, 1992. The sketch is considered one of the darkest holiday-themed comedy sketches from the show. Duration: 338 seconds (approximately 5:38). YouTube views: 273,666 (as of data collection). The sketch helped establish Jim Carrey's talent for physical comedy and character work before his film career took off.