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How well do you know one of the longest-running late-night comedy shows? It's time to find out now by taking this quiz! Only the ones with the best sense of humor will pass!
Live from _______, it's Saturday Night!
New York
Each episode normally begins with a cold open sketch that ends with one of the cast members shouting, "Live from New York, it's Saturday Night!"
Chicago
LA
Boston
For how many seasons has SNL been running?
40
41
In its 41 seasons to date, SNL has run 808 episodes!
45
46
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Who was the host of the first episode of SNL?
Alec Baldwin
George Carlin
The very first episode is the only one to date in which the host did not appear in any of the sketches.
Drew Barrymore
Tom Hanks
Who gives the opening monologue in each episode?
The director
The host
As the opening music ends, the host of the show comes out and usually begins by saying how excited they are to be hosting SNL!
The musical guest
A political candidate
"Wayne's World, Wayne's World, _______, Excellent!"
Here we go
Party time
Wayne's World was a recurring skit on SNL that was adapted into a film in 1992, and a sequel, Wayne's World 2 in 1993.
Welcome
Dude
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Which cast member played "The Ladies Man"?
Tim Meadows
Tim Meadows was a cast member from 1991 to 2000 and performed as various characters during his tenure.
Dana Carvey
Chevy Chase
John Goodman
What is the name of the news parody segment on SNL?
Nightly News
Saturday Night News
Weekend Update
Weekend Update was created by original anchor Chevy Chase in 1975! A total of 32 people have anchored the Weekend Update desk to date.
No News is Good News
Chris Kattan and Will Ferrell's recurring skit was adapted into which film in 1998?
The Killer Bees
The Ladies Man
A Night at the Roxbury
Chris Kattan and Will Ferrell played brothers Doug and Steve Butabi and bobbed their heads in unison to "What is Love" by Haddaway.
Wayne's World
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Who was behind the voice of the SNL announcer?
Don Pardo
Don Pardo was the announcer for SNL for every season except the 7th. He retired in 2004, but SNL producers convinced him to continue announcing for the show. He passed away on August 18, 2014 at the age of 96.
Arturo Toscanini
Bill Murray
Bob Hope
What time does SNL start?
11:29pm
The show begins at 11:29:30pm! and ends at 1:02am EST, broadcasting for 92 minutes each week.
11:30pm
12:00am
11:00pm
Who plays the father of the Coneheads?
John Belushi
Bill Murray
Dan Aykroyd
The Coneheads featured Dan Aykroyd, Jane Curatin and Laraine Newman. They had several appearances on SNL from 1977-1979.
Mike Myers
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Mary _______ Gallagher is a superstar.
Elizabeth
Katherine
Mary Katherine Gallagher was portrayed by comedian Molly Shannon from 1995-2001.
Margaret
Jennifer
What is the name of the blues and soul revivalist band which debuted in 1978?
The Blues and Soul Band
Rhythm and Blues Boys
Moody Blues
The Blues Brothers
The Blues Brothers were founded by Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi. They actually served as the musical guest during their second appearance on the show in 1978.
The Spartan Cheerleaders need ________.
Team spirit
The perfect cheer
Craig and Arianna, the cheerleaders are played by Will Ferrell and Cheri Oteri.
Your support
The team to win!
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On which network has SNL always run?
ABC
CBS
FOX
NBC
SNL is broadcast live from NBC Studios - Studio 8-H, located at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City.
Which of the following was NOT one of the original 1975 cast members?
John Belushi
Chevy Chase
Jane Curtin
Ana Gasteyer
The original cast of 1975 included: Laraine Newman, John Belushi, Jane Curtin, Gilda Radner, Dan Aykroyd, Garrett Morris, and Chevy Chase.
Which of the following cast members portrayed VP candidate Sarah Palin in 2008?
Cheri Oteri
Maya Rudolph
Tina Fey
Tina Fey's real name is Elizabeth Stamatina Fey. She is also known for creating the acclaimed series "30 Rock".
Amy Poehler
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Which cast member appeared in a recurring sketch as a girl named Gilly?
Maya Rudolph
Kristen Wiig
Kristen Wiig starred on SNL from 2005 - 2011. She has been in many shows and films including the 2011 hit, Bridesmaids, which she co-wrote and produced.
Melissa McCarthy
Molly Shannon
Comedian Rachel Dratch is most remembered for her role on SNL as ________.
Debbie Downer
"You're enjoying your day, everything's going your way, then along comes Debbie Downer. Always there to tell you 'bout a new disease, a car accident, or killer bees. You'll beg her to spare you, 'Debbie, please!' but you can't stop Debbie Downer!"
Hillary Clinton
GIlly
Prymaat Conehead
A host who has hosted SNL for 5 times or more is known to be a member of the _________ Club.
Legacy
Five-Timers
Steve Martin was the fastest person to join the Five-Timers club, hosting five times in 546 days. Tina Fey was the most recent person to join, her 5th time hosting was on December 19, 2015.
Old Hags
Aweseom
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This former Mickey Mouse Club mouseketeer has made a name for himself on SNL in famous skits with Andy Samberg.
Joey McIntyre
Justin Timberlake
Justin Timberlake has hosted SNL 5 times, and has appeared in skits such as "Dick in a Box" and "Motherlover."
Usher
T-Pain
Who holds the record for most number of times hosting SNL?
George Carlin
Alec Baldwin
Alec Baldwin has hosted SNL 16 times.
Steve Martin
Drew Barrymore
Which former SNL cast member starred in the movie Fever Pitch about an obsessed Red Sox fan?
Tim Meadows
Billy Crystal
Andy Samberg
Jimmy Fallon
Jimmy Fallon starred on SNL from 1998 - 2000, and then again from 2001 - 2004. Fever Pitch was released in 2005.
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Christopher Walken, The Bruce Dickinson, needs "more _________."
Effort
Cowbell
"More Cowbell" comes from the SNL sketch which fictionalized the recording of "Don't Fear The Reaper" by Blue Oyster Cult. Christopher Walken serves as the music producer "The Bruce Dickinson".
Whiskey
Tim
The film Trading Places in 1983 featured two SNL cast members, Dan Aykroyd and __________.
Billy Crystal
Steve Martin
Eddie Murphy
Edward Regan Murphy was a regular cast member of SNL from 1980 - 1984.
Jon Lovitz
This SNL cast member died in 1997 from a drug overdose at the age of 33.
Adam Sandler
Chris Farley
Chris Farley collaborated with Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Rob Schneider, and David Spade on SNL - becoming known as a group called the "Bad Boys of SNL."
David Spade
Chris Rock
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Who first performed "The Thanksgiving Song" on a Weekend Update in 1992?
Adam Sandler
"Turkey with gravy and cranberries/Can't believe the Mets traded Darryl Strawberry!"
Bon Jovi
Patrick Swayze
Conan O'Brien
Most recently in the film "The Judge", this SNL cast member lasted only 1 year in 1985.
Tom Davis
Chevy Chase
Jimmy Fallon
Robert Downey, Jr.
Due to poor ratings, Robert Downey, Jr. and much of the cast from the 1985 season were replaced. He did, however, return to host SNL one time.
This cast member portrayed former US Attorney General Janet Reno dancing to "My Sharona".
Jason Sudeikis
Chevy Chase
Will Farrell
He also portrayed George W. Bush and Al Gore among others!
Ben Stiller
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In the 2016 presidential cycle, which cast member portrays Hillary Clinton?
Ellen DeGeneres
Leslie Jones
Vanessa Bayer
Kate McKinnon
The real Hillary Clinton appeared alongside McKinnon in a sketch during the premier of season 41 of SNL.
Alongside Kristen Wiig, who portrayed one of the "Two A-Holes" on SNL?
Ben Affleck
Jason Sudeikis
Jason Sudeikis was an SNL cast member from 2005-2013! He was actually hired in 2003 as a sketch writer and eventually made his way onto the show as a cast member.
Jack Black
Justin Timberlake
This current cast member holds the record for most celebrity impressions performed on the show.
Kenan Thompson
Kenan Thompson beat out Darrell Hammond's previous record of 107 with his own 122. He has been a cast member since 2003.
Beck Bennett
Leslie Jones
Kyle Mooney
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This Chilean-born cast member once impersonated Aaron Neville as a courtroom judge on City Court.
Robert Smigel
Martin Short
Horacio Sanz
Horacio Sanz was born in Santiago, Chile but grew up on the West Side of Chicago. He was a cast member from 1998 - 2006.
Nasim Pedrad
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