Michael J. Fox Praises Dana Carvey's Iconic SNL Impression in Back to the Future 40th Anniversary

Michael J. Fox recently reflected on his 1991 Saturday Night Live hosting experience, particularly praising Dana Carvey's spot-on impersonation of him during the show's opening monologue. The sketch, which featured a time-traveling plot involving Carvey and David Spade as future versions of Fox, cleverly played on Fox's career and included Carvey nailing Fox's distinctive physical mannerisms, such as putting his hands in his pockets and doing a 360 spin. Fox expressed admiration for Carvey's attention to detail and said he was impressed by how the impression captured his persona, calling the sketch "really good". The episode also included notable appearances by Chris Farley, Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, and Kevin Nealon, with Fox sharing fond memories of Farley, whom he described as a "big puppy" and a great guy. This retrospective comes as the beloved Back to the Future film, which launched Fox's career, approaches its 40th anniversary, underscoring the lasting impact of both the film and Fox's comedic moments on SNL. Fox's gracious praise highlights the enduring appeal of great comedy and memorable television moments.