The Montclaires is a sketch written and directed by Trevor Moore. It features The Montclaires, a fictional 50's era group made up of jazz singers. The sketch was uploaded to YouTube on Christmas Eve 2006.
Synopsis[]
The Montclaires perform their songs I'm Not Driving You Home and When You Hit Your Woman at a club on Christmas 1959.
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Trivia[]
- Comedian Kristen Schaal plays the girl who gets slapped by Billy and Scotch.
- Blackie Jones is played by comedian Baron Vaughn, who appears in the Season 4 sketch Juror.
- Jenny Slate plays the 14 year-old who gets waved off by Billy. She appears in the Season 2 sketch Air Dry.
- The name of Trevor's character, Billy Sunday, is a reference to singer Billie Holiday.
- The Montclaires themselves are similar to the Rat Pack, a group of American entertainers popular through the 60's. Billy Sunday's constant poking fun at Blackie Jones' race is similar to how Sammy Davis Jr. was treated as a member of the Rat Pack. The Rat Pack was also known for their heavy drinking.
- Sam plays the security guard who carries Kristen Schaal's character away.
- The Montclaires' name is a reference to the town Trevor was born in - Montclair, New Jersey. There was also a 70's soul group named The Montclairs.