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Robert De Niro Strangles Rachel Dratch’s Debbie Downer at ‘SNL50’: ‘You’re Going to Shut It’

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Robert De Niro and Rachel Dratch faced off on “SNL50,” with the Oscar winner confronting the former cast member in her Debbie Downer character, playing a bartender, during a sketch in the home stretch of the anniversary special. “At this point, we’re all walking landfills,” Dratch said, in a reference to microplastics. “Odds are they’ve […]

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'SNL' brings back Debbie Downer with Ayo Edebiri, Drew Barrymore, and Robert De Niro

For SNL's 50th anniversary special, Rachel Dratch brought back Debbie Downer with Ayo Edebiri, Drew Barrymore, Robert De Niro, and Jimmy Fallon.

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‘SNL50’: Debbie Downer Ruins Robert De Niro’s ‘SNL’ Anniversary Toast

Saturday Night Live character Debbie Downer (Rachel Dratch) returned to ruin the mood for those looking to enjoy themselves during the show’s 50th anniversary special. Downer, who first appeared in 2004 and most recently showed up in 2020, first tended bar for Jimmy Fallon, Drew Barrymore, and Ayo Edebiri. As the trio were making a toast, Downer butted in. “Have you seen the latest study about alcohol? Even one drink can significantly slash …

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‘SNL50’: Debbie Downer Is Back, Gets Chocked By Robert De Niro

The SNL50 anniversary special brought back Rachel Dratch's Debbie Downer, with Robert De Niro, Jimmy Fallon, Drew Barrymore and Ayo Edebiri.

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Robert De Niro Loses His Patience — and Is Not Amused by a 'Taxi Driver' Joke — in Rachel Dratch's SNL 50th Debbie Downer Sketch

"Deborah, I'm going to talk now and you're going to shut it," De Niro said with his patience wearing thin. "I do not appreciate this conversation. I don't want to talk about plastic in my balls"(L) Robert DeNiro and Rachel DratchRachel Dratch's Debbie Downer is on thin ice with Robert De Niro!During the SNL50: The Anniversary Special on Feb. 16, Dratch, 58, reprised her iconic character, Debbie Downer, for a sketch and found herself on the outs …

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Robert De Niro Strangles Rachel Dratch’s Debbie Downer at ‘SNL50’: ‘You’re Going to Shut It’

Robert De Niro and Rachel Dratch faced off on “SNL50,” with the Oscar winner confronting the former cast member in her Debbie Downer character, playing a bartender, during a sketch in the home stretch of the anniversary special. “At this point, we’re all walking landfills,” Dratch said, in a reference to microplastics. “Odds are they’ve […]

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‘SNL50’: Debbie Downer Is Back, Gets Choked By Robert De Niro

A little counterintuitive for a joyous celebration, the SNL50 anniversary special brought back Rachel Dratch‘s Debbie Downer. While Debbie could bring down the mood anywhere she goes with her grim remarks, she also is one of Saturday Night Live characters that have taken on a life of their own, with Debbie Downer now widely used…

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Variety broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Monday, February 17, 2025.
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