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  1. Michael O'Donoghue (January 5, 1940 – November 8, 1994) was an American writer and performer. He was known for his dark and destructive style of comedy and humor, and was a major contributor to National Lampoon magazine. He was the first head writer of Saturday Night Live and the first performer to deliver a line on the series.

    • November 8, 1994 (aged 54), New York City, U.S.
    • Michael Henry Donohue, January 5, 1940, Sauquoit, New York, U.S.
  2. May 3, 2022 · Matt Solomon. May 03, 2022. He wasn’t even a Not Ready for Primetime Player when writer Michael O’Donoghue became the first-ever person to speak on the first-ever episode of Saturday Night Live. From feeding human body parts to wild animals to the tragic death of everyone in the scene (except, unfortunately, Chevy Chase), this single two ...

  3. Nov 4, 2014 · A biography of the late SNL writer and comedian Michael O’Donoghue, who pioneered National Lampoon magazine and Saturday Night Live with his dark and demented humor. Learn about his life, career, influences, and legacy from this column by Megh Wright.

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    • Megh Wright
    • 2 min
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  5. Nov 10, 1994 · Michael O'Donoghue, a comedy writer who helped create two of his generation's best-known institutions of humor, National Lampoon magazine and the NBC television show "Saturday Night Live,"...

  6. Michael O'Donoghue was a writer and actor who worked on Saturday Night Live, Mr. Mike's Mondo Video and Manhattan. He was born in 1940, married twice and died in 1994.

    • January 5, 1940
    • November 8, 1994
  7. Jan 1, 1998 · 4.1 49 ratings. See all formats and editions. An account of the lives and high times of the late satirist, a writer for National Lampoon magazine and Saturday Night Live, where he created the infamous "Mr. Bill" series, includes photographs and selections from his work. Read more.

    • Dennis Perrin
  8. Jul 26, 1979 · Michael O’Donoghue: Is America Ready for Mr. Mike? From 'National Lampoon' to 'Saturday Night Live' to 'Mondo Video' and — beyond. By Timothy White.

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