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1. Number one on my list of greatest SNL performers is Dana Carvey. Not only was Carvey a master of impressions, he also created a number of memorable characters that were original and refreshing, including the Church Lady, Hans (of Hans and Franz), and Massive Headwound Harry. Which of the following Dana Carvey original characters does not relate to the description given?
2. A close second to Dana Carvey is the ultimate Mr. Steady, Phil Hartman. Hartman's list of famous characters and impersonations is perhaps not quite as long as Dana Carvey, but I believe that he served as the 'glue' for the show during his years (1986-1994) as a Not Ready for Prime Time Player. Not only was he a key perfomer, and great supporter for many of the other acts on the show, he also provided some very original characterizations. Which of these was not a Phil Hartman character on SNL?
3. This is where it starts getting tough, so many great performers to choose from! For my number three selection I chose Gilda Radner. One of the members of the original cast, Gilda performed on the show from 1975 until 1980. We all remember her classic, original characters: Emily Litella, Roseanne Roseannadanna and Baba Wawa. Gilda also portrayed one of the hilarious 'Nerds' alongside Bill Murray, a couple who were simply made for each other! What was Gilda's 'nerd' name?
4. For my number four selection, I have chosen Eddie Murphy. In 1980, the remaining original cast members had left the show and a new set of performers was about to embark on an unknown project. Most people did not think the show would remain afloat...they didn't count on Eddie Murphy! The eclectic mix of clever original characters and amazing impressions that Eddie Murphy developed over his 4 year stint on the show was quite stunning. Who can forget his impersonations of Bill Cosby, James Brown, Stevie Wonder and Little Richard Simmons? Apart from these, Eddie created an adult version of the 'Little Rascals' Buckwheat (Buh-Weet), a confrontational live-action Gumby and a spoof on Mr. Rogers (Mr. Robinson). Speaking of Mr. Robinson, how did he answer the door in his neighborhood?
5. Number five: Will Ferrell. Just as Phil Hartman was the 'glue' during his years on the show, Ferrell became the 'glue' during his stint. Will Ferrell's run on the show lasted from 1995 until 2002, and during that time he showed a variety of skills, both as a lead actor and in various supporting roles. Probably the best times came for Ferrell when he began doing his George Bush Jr. impressions, but one cannot dismiss easily his many other fun characters, such as Steve Butabi (one of the 'Roxbury' brothers), Craig Buchanan (cheerleader, with Cheri Oteri), Ted Kazinsky (the Unibomber) and many others. Will also did several riotously funny sketches as which game show host?
6. For my number six pick I will return to the original cast again. Of the original cast members, John Belushi was probably the one who gained the most mass appeal. Not only was the man funny, creating wonderful original characters like The Samurai Butcher and Pete (the owner of the Greek Olympia Cafe), but he created wonderful impersonations of Marlon Brando and William Shatner (as Captain Kirk). If this wasn't enough, Belushi performed musical numbers as Jake Blues (of the Blues Brothers) and Joe Cocker. He also impersonated Beethoven, but with a twist. His Beethoven was intermingled with which modern performer of music?
7. Number seven on my list is Jon Lovitz. Some find Mr. Lovitz annoying, but no one can deny that his talents helped keep the show afloat during the transition period between 1985 and 1990. After the 1985 season, all of the cast members left the series except Lovitz and Nora Dunn, and Lovitz helped usher in the third generation of SNL performers while creating clever characters such as Tommy Flanagan (of Pathological Liars Anonymous), Annoying Man and Jonathan Jan Kolavecci (Master Thespian!). Lovitz also appeared as a deadpan Satan, Michael Dukakis and Harvey Fierstein. Getting back to that liar Tommy Flanagan, who did he claim was his wife?
8. For my number eight selection I have chosen to go with Mike Myers. His very memorable, and nearly all original, characters include: Wayne (from 'Wayne's World'), the Sprocket Dieter, Simon (the English boy in a bathtub), and Linda Richman of 'Coffee Talk'. Which of these was a catchphrase of the Barbara Streisand obsessed Richman?
9. Number nine may surprise you, but I have selected Jan Hooks. Jan Hooks was on the show from 1986 until 1991 and created many memorable characters during her stint on the show, even during a time when the show seemed male-dominated. Jan Hooks did marvelous impressions as Hillary Clinton, Ivana Trump, Sinead O'Connor and Tammy Faye Baker. She and Nora Dunn also played a pair of lounge singing sisters who shared what last name?
10. Finally, number 10 on my list. This was a struggle, there are some great ones that I had to leave out. I went with Chris Farley. No other performer in SNL history played the self-deprecating role as well as Chris Farley, and his loveable and original characters, such as Matt Foley (motivational speaker), Barney (applicant as a Chippendales dancer) and super Bear's fan Todd O'Connor always displayed clearly his charm. Farley wasn't only interested in playing the starring role, he also played the supporting actor in such skits as: 'I'm chillin'' (as B-Fats), 'Gap 'Girls'' (as Cindy, the boss) and 'Nat X' (Sandman). Returning back to Matt Foley, motivational speaker, in what type of vehicle did he reside?
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