A Scarier Skeleton

Studio 360

Jack Handey, creator of Saturday Night Live’s “Deep Thoughts,” worries that he’s going to leave behind just another ho-hum skeleton buried in the ground. He offers a few tips on how to make your skeleton live up to its reputation.

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