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3 days ago · 1980s. All-Star Cast: Eddie Murphy, Joe Piscopo, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Billy Crystal, Martin Short, Jon Lovitz, Dennis Miller, Dana Carvey, Phil Hartman, Jan Hooks, Kevin Nealon, Nora Dunn, Victoria Jackson. Memories: The Godfather of Soul invites you to “James Brown’s Celebrity Hot Tub Party.”.
1 day ago · After seeing Chris Farley perform at Second City as his character, Matt Foley, Bob Odenkirk was inspired to write the sketch that introduced the motivational speaker to SNL in 1993.
Aug 3, 2022 · Sadly, Farley's comedic high was short-lived, as he passed away in 1997 after a long battle with addiction. His final appearance on "Saturday Night Live" months earlier was a grim sign of...
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- Chevy Chase (1975-1976) Chevy Chase was the first "Weekend Update" anchor. Originally hired by SNL co-creator Lorne Michaels as a writer, Chase became a member of the original SNL cast, aka the Not Ready for Prime Time Players, before the premiere.
- Jane Curtin (1976-1980) Jane Curtin during the Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live on January 29th, 1977. Original cast member Jane Curtin was the second official “Weekend Update” anchor after Chevy Chase’s departure, and hosted solo through season 2.
- Jane Curtin and Dan Aykroyd (1977-1978) Dan Aykroyd spent one season behind the “Weekend Update” desk, joining Jane Curtin as the segment’s first co-anchor.
- Jane Curtin and Bill Murray (1978-1980) Weekend Update: Bill Murray's 1981 Oscar Predictions. Bill Murray took the co-anchor spot in SNL seasons 4 and 5, helming the desk alongside Curtin.
May 18, 1991 · Dennis Miller: Chris Farley... Norman Schwarzkopf. Clarifies his use of the term "fairy" Chris Rock: Commentary on a black vice president
Dennis Miller; Mike Myers; Kevin Nealon; Middle players. Chris Farley (first episode: September 29, 1990) Tim Meadows (first episode: February 9, 1991) Chris Rock (first episode: September 29, 1990) Julia Sweeney (first episode: November 10, 1990) Featured players. A. Whitney Brown (final episode: March 16, 1991) Al Franken; Adam Sandler (first ...
