Rhiannon Hendricks
Will Ferrell and Molly Shannon reprised their comedic media personas, Cord Hosenbeck and Tish Cattigan, to cover the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2018. The spoof coverage, which aired on HBO, saw the duo deliver their unique take on the wedding festivities, cracking up viewers with their play-by-play commentary and spontaneous song breaks. While some viewers found their performance hilarious, others were less than impressed, expecting a more traditional royal wedding broadcast.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| People Involved | Will Ferrell, Molly Shannon |
| Characters | Cord Hosenbeck, Tish Cattigan |
| Type of Coverage | Spoof, satirical, comedic |
| Event Covered | Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle |
| Date | May 19, 2018 |
| Channel | HBO |
| Previous Appearances | Rose Bowl, Rose Parade |
| Reception | Mixed |
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What You'll Learn
- Will Ferrell and Molly Shannon reprise their roles as Cord Hosenbeck and Tish Cattigan
- The comedic duo's spoof coverage of the royal wedding
- Cord and Tish's commentary on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's big day
- Cord and Tish's performance confuses viewers
- Cord and Tish's pre-written and spontaneous gags
Will Ferrell and Molly Shannon reprise their roles as Cord Hosenbeck and Tish Cattigan
Will Ferrell and Molly Shannon reprised their roles as Cord Hosenbeck and Tish Cattigan for HBO's coverage of the Royal Wedding. The comedic duo had previously portrayed these characters during their coverage of the Rose Bowl and Rose Parade, though some viewers did not realize it was a joke.
Ferrell and Shannon's coverage of the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was similarly satirical. In one highlight, Cord and Tish were discussing what Markle had for breakfast that day when the newlyweds walked out of the church. The hosts screamed and commented on the "one small kiss for man, one giant kiss for mankind." Cord exclaimed, "Do you believe in miracles?!'' He later described the couple's lip-lock as "a Kay Jewelers kiss," and the hosts sang their own rendition of the Kay Jewelers theme song: "Every kiss begins with K."
The pair's coverage of the wedding was well-received by some, with one viewer commenting that "if Will and Molly ended up doing this full time for all major live events it would be my go-to coverage." However, others found it disappointing, with one reviewer calling it an "SNL sketch stretched out to 90 minutes without an ending."
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The comedic duo's spoof coverage of the royal wedding
Will Ferrell and Molly Shannon reprised their comedic media personas, Cord Hosenbeck and Tish Cattigan, for spoof coverage of the royal wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. The HBO special, titled 'The Royal Wedding Live with Cord and Tish', saw the duo deliver their unique take on the festivities, cheering on the couple like rowdy sports fans and offering spoof commentary on the day's events.
Cord and Tish's coverage began with a discussion about what Markle had for breakfast that day, before the duo lost their composure as the newlyweds walked out of the church hand in hand. They screamed and commented on the "one small kiss for man, one giant kiss for mankind", with Cord exclaiming, "Do you believe in miracles?" Cord, a self-proclaimed fan of USA Network shows, also dissected Markle's former role in the show 'Suits' and analysed the astrological compatibility of the couple.
The comedic duo's spoof coverage built upon their previous collaboration, where they portrayed the same characters to cover the Rose Parade for Amazon. Their earlier performance received mixed reactions, with some viewers unsure if it was a joke. However, their royal wedding coverage received a more positive response, with viewers praising their hilarious and spontaneous commentary.
Ferrell and Shannon's portrayal of Cord and Tish captured the tone of fawning coverage often associated with royal weddings, adding their own unique brand of humour. Their performance included breaking into song, singing the Kay Jewelers jingle as the newlyweds shared their first kiss. This unscripted moment showcased Ferrell's quick wit and improvisational skills, delighting viewers who were treated to a fresh and unexpected take on traditional wedding coverage.
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Cord and Tish's commentary on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's big day
Will Ferrell and Molly Shannon reprised their comedic media personas, Cord Hosenbeck and Tish Cattigan, for spoof coverage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding. Their coverage, titled 'The Royal Wedding Live with Cord and Tish', aired live on HBO in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Cord and Tish began their commentary with a discussion about what Markle had for breakfast that day. When the newlyweds finally emerged from the church, hand in hand, Cord and Tish screamed and commented on their kiss: "One small kiss for man, one giant kiss for mankind... Do you believe in miracles?!". Cord described the lip-lock as "a Kay Jewelers kiss", and the pair sang their rendition of the Kay Jewelers theme song: "Every kiss begins with K".
Cord and Tish also spoofed Markle's TV show 'Suits', dissected the newlyweds' astrological signs, and popped champagne before the grand reveal. Their coverage was described as boneheaded and fawning, with one viewer commenting that it was like an "SNL sketch stretched out to 90 minutes". Another viewer said that "listening to the real commentator coverage was just as amusing".
Despite some mixed reviews, Cord and Tish's unique take on the royal wedding provided an entertaining alternative for those less interested in the traditional coverage.
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Cord and Tish's performance confuses viewers
Will Ferrell and Molly Shannon's coverage of the royal wedding as fictional anchors Cord Hosenbeck and Tish Cattigan confused viewers. The comedic duo had previously angered and confused Amazon Prime subscribers with their coverage of the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, on New Year's Day. Many viewers were unaware that the broadcast was intentionally satirical and left one-star reviews. One reviewer wrote, "Horrible. I wanted to hear one of the local bands, but the unfunny hoses were babbling some nonsense about omega-3s and salmon…what? It wasn’t funny, it was idiots babbling to hear themselves talk. Who are these hosts?"
Despite the previous confusion, Ferrell and Shannon reprised their roles as Cord and Tish for The Royal Wedding Live With Cord and Tish! on HBO. The special saw the duo provide spoof coverage of the royal wedding between Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. During the broadcast, Cord and Tish discussed what Markle had for breakfast and reacted to the couple's kiss on the steps of St. George's Chapel, describing it as "a Kay Jewelers kiss." They also performed their own rendition of the Kay Jewelers theme song, singing, "Every kiss begins with K" over and over.
While some viewers may have been confused by Cord and Tish's coverage of the royal wedding, it is important to note that the characters are fictional and intended as a spoof. In their previous appearance on The Tonight Show, Ferrell and Shannon had snapped back into character as bumbling, babbling professional talking heads. Despite the potential for viewer confusion, HBO moved forward with the broadcast, and Cord and Tish's unique take on the royal wedding provided an alternative to more traditional coverage.
The reaction to Cord and Tish's coverage of the royal wedding highlights an interesting challenge in satirical broadcasting. While some viewers may recognize the intentional satire and humour, others may misinterpret it as a serious or genuine presentation. This discrepancy in audience reception can lead to mixed reviews and reactions, as evidenced by the range of responses to Cord and Tish's broadcasts.
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Cord and Tish's pre-written and spontaneous gags
Will Ferrell and Molly Shannon's coverage of the royal wedding as Cord Hosenbeck and Tish Cattigan was a spoof filled with gags and laughter. The duo had previously covered the Rose Bowl and Rose Parade for Amazon in character, which had confused some viewers who didn't realise it was a joke.
Pre-written Gags
"Tim Meadows ate too many Brexits."
Spontaneous Gags
- When the newlyweds shared their first kiss, Cord and Tish spontaneously broke into song, singing the Kay Jewelers jingle: "Every kiss begins with K".
- Cord described the couple’s lip-lock as “a Kay Jewelers kiss”.
- Cord and Tish were discussing what Markle had for breakfast that day when the bride and her prince walked out of the church hand in hand. Their reactions were enthusiastic and over the top, with Cord exclaiming, "Do you believe in miracles?!".
- They also killed time before the ceremony by spoofing Markle’s TV show Suits and dissecting the newlyweds’ astrological signs.
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Frequently asked questions
Will Ferrell covered the royal wedding with Molly Shannon.
Their characters' names were Cord Hosenbeck and Tish Cattigan.
The coverage aired on HBO.
Viewers had mixed reactions to the coverage. While some found it disappointing, others described it as hysterical and gold.
