Janelle has an extensive career as a writer, with over a decade of freelance experience, especially when it comes to pop culture. Although her first love was music, she also enjoys digging into writing about film and television and taking a deeper, more analytical dive into their stories and characters.
For nearly 50 years, NBC's Saturday Night Live has kept audiences laughing every weekend with sketch comedy performed by an ensemble cast of comedians, accompanied by a different celebrity host and musical guest each week. The show first premiered in 1975 and was created by Lorne Michaels, and whether it's controversial or some viewers insist it has never matched the quality of its early seasons, it has still endured. In its time on the air, it has won over 90 Emmy Awards.
Curtin was known for her effective deadpan delivery—her nickname is “Queen of Deadpan”—best demonstrated in segments like “Point/Counterpoint,” where she and fellow castmember Dan Aykroyd played wonderfully off of each other as they debated newsworthy issues. Her characters were often hilariously driven to frustration by some of the more over-the-top ones played by others in the cast. She has returned to the show several times over the years, often for anniversaries.
Rudolph’s impressions have become almost as famous as the people she’s playing—her enthusiastic Oprah was especially memorable, and her Beyoncé and Harris are fan favorites. Her impersonation of Harris won her an Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series. Her commitment to a character and a bit have resulted in plenty of hilarious moments in both her time in the cast and returning to the show.
Wiig’s talent as a versatile comedian was evident when she was on SNL. Her impressions were often uncanny, as she immersed herself in and perfectly mimicked her subjects’ voice and mannerisms, and she had a great sense of comedic timing. That talent earned her notable recognition—she was nominated for four Emmy Awards during her time on SNL, and she was also nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actress for her role in Bridesmaids.
Gasteyer’s sketches were often the highlights of episodes, whether she was delivering an impression or presenting an original character, and she often used her talent for singing. Among her most famous sketches—and perhaps the most famous—was the euphemism-laden “NPR’s Delicious Dish” featuring Schweddy Balls by baker Pete Schweddy, played by Alec Baldwin, followed up years later with Dusty Muffin featuring guest Betty White. Gasteyer’s deadpan delivery makes both sketches even funnier.
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