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To: Producer Lorne Michaels
Urge "SNL" to cast Steve Martin as vice presidential candidate Tim Walz!
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Steven Martin should play Tim Walz on "Saturday Night Live" this fall. Teaming up with Maya Rudolph as Kamala Harris, the two will be terrific. The world needs more Steve Martin. And American needs more Tim Walz.
Why is this important?
"Saturday Night Live" has a long history of culturally relevant political satire. It's often a mark of honor to play a candidate for president and vice president—and choosing a great and beloved comedian is a way to capture public attention ... and ensure we get to see more of that candidate in the show's autumn episodes.
When Sarah Palin was tapped from obscurity to be John McCain's running mate in 2008, it was an opportunity for "SNL" to cast beloved writer/actor Tina Fey, whose line "I can see Russia from my house" has become famously associated with Palin herself!
SNL made joyful news recently in announcing that Maya Rudolph would return to portray Kamala Harris. Now, with the announcement of Tim Walz as her running mate, SNL has an excuse to bring back one of the show's most storied recurring guest hosts: Steve Martin.
Look at those wide smiles, the eyes that scrunch at the corners, the bold eyebrows! Steve Martin is made to play Tim Walz—and bring a bright, generous, and absurd humor to the role.
"SNL": Do America this favor! Enlist Steve Martin. Give Tim Walz the portrayal he deserves, as he runs to help elect the president and vice president we all deserve.