Content overview: “Netflix and Jimmy Kimmel Revive 'The Dana Carvey Show,' SNL's Legendary Rival”. Netflix and Jimmy Kimmel are officially bringing back 'The Dana Carvey Show,' the short-lived but beloved 1996 sketch comedy series that many consider Saturday Night Live's greatest rival. The revival will stream on Netflix, with Kimmel serving as executive producer and Carvey returning as host. The original show, which aired on ABC for only seven episodes, featured a legendary cast including Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, Robert Smigel, and Charlie Kaufman.
Despite its brief run, it became a cult classic for its daring, absurdist humor that pushed boundaries beyond SNL's mainstream appeal. The revival signals a major investment in nostalgia-driven comedy and gives a new generation access to one of the most influential sketch shows in TV history. With Kimmel's late-night pedigree and Netflix's global reach, this could redefine sketch comedy for the streaming era. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.