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David Zucker: SNL's Decline Boosts Babylon Bee's Humor

3/1/2026

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David Zucker, director of "Airplane!" and "Naked Gun," stated that the decline of NBC's "Saturday Night Live" has contributed to the rise of the satirical site Babylon Bee.
Zucker criticized SNL for prioritizing ideology over humor, claiming Babylon Bee is funnier due to its better targets.
He cited a lack of punchlines in SNL sketches, referencing Kate McKinnon's performance after the 2016 election.
Zucker expressed feeling politically estranged from his family and noted a shift in his views post-9/11.
He previously mentioned voting for Donald Trump despite finding him "crazy."

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David Zucker, director of "Airplane!" and "Naked Gun," stated that the decline of NBC's "Saturday Night Live" has contributed to the rise of the satirical site Babylon Bee.
Zucker criticized SNL for prioritizing ideology over humor, claiming Babylon Bee is funnier due to its better targets.
He cited a lack of punchlines in SNL sketches, referencing Kate McKinnon's performance after the 2016 election.
Zucker expressed feeling politically estranged from his family and noted a shift in his views post-9/11.
He previously mentioned voting for Donald Trump despite finding him "crazy."