12 Reasons The Cable Guy Is The Greatest Comedy Of The '90s

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7. "Somebody To Love"

Maybe Steven would have been in a better mood if he remembered what an awesome party Chip threw him the other night. The climax of the movie is a party thrown by Chip, but using Steven's apartment. I'm pretty sure Steven didn't expect the kind of party that Chip had in store, namely eccentric people of every race, creed, color, and age group, singing the great hits of the '70s on a monster karaoke machine. However, Steven does not judge, and in spite of himself, actually begins to have a good time. The night really picks up when he meets a certain attractive, yet mysterious female party goer, but you know by now how that turns out. For now, the night is young and full of possibilities. What better way to cap off the evening than Chip performing a rousing rendition of Jefferson's Airplane "Don't You Want Somebody To Love"? I'll let Chip Douglas introduce the song:

"You might recognize this song as performed by Jefferson Airplane, in a little rockumentary called Gimme Shelter, about the Rolling Stones and their nightmare at Altamont. That night, the Oakland chapter of the Hell's Angels had their way. Tonight, it's my turn."

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