# Your SNL Dream Cast **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [April 2, 2002, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-snl-dream-cast/101322 "2002-04-02T02:44:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![lorinada](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/b5e925/32.png) [@lorinada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lorinada)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2002, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-snl-dream-cast/101322/1 "2002-04-02T02:44:45Z")
[This](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?s=&postid=1957504#post1957504) got me to thinking who would be my SNL dreamcast. After careful consideration, I think I would have: Dan Aykroyd Don Novello Al Franken Tim Kazurinsky Eddie Murphy Gary Kroeger Billy Crystal Rich Hall Nora Dunn Dennis Miller A. Whitney Brown Phil Hartmann Jan Hooks Jon Lovitz Kevin Nealon Mike Myers Chris Farley David Spade Norm McDonald Darrell Hammond Colin Quinn Ana Gasteyer Some of the more popular cat members that have been conspicuously omitted from my list are funny, to me, at times, but are largely overrated and/or overused by the show, IMHO, so I have left them out. ---
**Author:** ![sim0n](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8c91f0/32.png) [@sim0n](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sim0n)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2002, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-snl-dream-cast/101322/2 "2002-04-02T03:07:03Z")
I haven’t watched in years, but it seems that you left out some good ones… what about Dana Carvey? John Balushi? ---
**Author:** ![lorinada](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/b5e925/32.png) [@lorinada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lorinada)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2002, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-snl-dream-cast/101322/3 "2002-04-02T03:34:53Z")
Well, like I said: > [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by lorinada \* > \*\* > > Some of the more popular cast members that have been conspicuously omitted from my list are funny, to me, at times, but are largely overrated and/or overused by the show, IMHO, so I have left them out. \*\* I just never saw anything funny in anything John Belushi did. I know the SNL Gods may smight me for saying that. Dana Carvey had a few funny characters and skits, but he was mostly irritating to me. The Church Lady was funny, but that chicken loving shop keeper? I just wanted to slap him. Dana Carvey is funniest as Dana Carvey, to me. I love to see him when he’s on a talk show, such as Politically Incorrect. Of course, I realize YMMV, which is why I’d like to see everyone else’s opnions. ---
**Author:** ![Kat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b19c9b/32.png) [@Kat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kat)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2002, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-snl-dream-cast/101322/4 "2002-04-02T04:09:44Z")
What?! No Bill Murray?!?! :eek: 😕 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Max\_Carnage](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/max_carnage/32/12775_2.png) [@Max\_Carnage](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_Carnage)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2002, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-snl-dream-cast/101322/5 "2002-04-02T15:51:54Z")
Phil Hartman (will always top my list) Bill Murray Dennis Miller (only for the news) Norm Macdonald Nora Dunn Jan Hooks Garrett Morris Eddie Murphy Darrell Hammond Tim Meadows Mike Myers Al Franken Jay Mohr Rachel Dratch Chris Kattan (limited use) Horatio Sanz Hosted by: Steve Martin Alec Baldwin (these two always do a great show) I left a lot of very talented people off (Ben Stiller, Chris Elliot…) only because I prefer them doing their own things elsewhere. But let me state here and now, I left Chris Farley and Wil Farrell off on purpose, so there. ---
**Author:** ![Homebrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c89c15/32.png) [@Homebrew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Homebrew)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2002, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-snl-dream-cast/101322/6 "2002-04-02T15:56:09Z")
It was called **Kids in the Hall**. ---
**Author:** ![gonzoron](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a6a055/32.png) [@gonzoron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzoron)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2002, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-snl-dream-cast/101322/7 "2002-04-02T17:14:38Z")
Nah, It was called The State. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![madcat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/73ab20/32.png) [@madcat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madcat)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2002, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-snl-dream-cast/101322/8 "2002-04-02T20:21:16Z")
Me. My alter egos. My college friend Roberta who could act out Spike Jones records. Guest Hosts:George Carlin,John Candy Musical Guests:Louis Jordan, Marshall Crenshaw ---
**Author:** ![kasuo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/8c91f0/32.png) [@kasuo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kasuo)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2002, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-snl-dream-cast/101322/9 "2002-04-02T21:02:14Z")
Jimmy Fallon - Celebrity Jeopardy, Weekend Update Chris Farley (RIP) - Chippendale tryouts, Gap girls, motivational speaker Will Farrell - Celebrity Jeopardy, Roxbury guy, Singing Duet, Spartan Cheerleaders Tina Fey - Weekend Update Ana Gasteyer - Singing Duet Darrell Hammond - Bill Clinton, Celebrity Jeopardy, Nightline Jack Handey - Deep Thoughts Chris Kattan - Antonio Bandera Show, Roxbury guy Norm Macdonald - Celebrity Jeopardy Eddie Murphy - Alfalfa Sings, Mr Robinsons Neighborhood Mike Myers - Scottish guy Cheri Oteri - Spartan Cheerleaders Robert Smigel - TV Funhouse David Spade - Spade in America ---
**Author:** ![Mighty\_Maximino](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e95f7d/32.png) [@Mighty\_Maximino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mighty_Maximino)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2002, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-snl-dream-cast/101322/10 "2002-04-02T21:13:00Z")
Don’t forget Gilda Radner! ---
**Author:** ![The\_Scrivener](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/eada6e/32.png) [@The\_Scrivener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Scrivener)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2002, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-snl-dream-cast/101322/11 "2002-04-03T00:53:32Z")
Not nearly enough votes going for Gilda Radner, Jan Hooks, Bill Murray, and Chevy Chase… but the biggest omission so far? Ooooooh, it’s… Mr. Bill! :eek: [the official "Mr. Bill icon!] ---
**Author:** ![Fern\_Forest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/71c47a/32.png) [@Fern\_Forest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fern_Forest)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2002, 11:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-snl-dream-cast/101322/12 "2002-04-03T11:11:06Z")
I’m just shocked to see Colin Quinn in the first post. [Here’s](http://snl.jt.org/cast/allcast.phtml) a complete list of all cast members. Ok, let’s be reasonable. They average about 8 starring members and about 5 featured cast members. Starring Dana Carvey: So many great impressions Phil Hartman: The master impressionist. His genius Reagan was the funniest piece SNL ever had Jan Hooks: Very versatile, very funny. Marge Keister is her best character, keep her away from Nora Dunn and she can stay. Victoria Jackson: Does sweet and slutty very well. And even though she never really had a recurring character still did a great job. I love her singing and dancingin on the news. Jon Lovitz: If only for Mephistopheles. Another great impressionist able to bring unique twist to them. Dennis Miller: News, news, news. This is the man who took a chain saw to Central America. I’ve always loved his sense of humor. And he was in the “Penis Song” sketch Eddie Murphy: One of the few reasons to watch the shows from the early 80s, great range, great timing. He gets in especially for Little Richard Simmons and his James Brown. Gilda Radner: The only one to beat the range played by Victoria. Gilda was just funny. Featuring A. Whitney Brown: “The Big Picture” was one of the highlights of the shows that ran during the years of Bush senior, which is remarkable since they were also some of the funniest shows. Tina Fey: She’s just funny. And smart. The only person I could see sharing the desk with Dennis. Al Franken: One of those guys could can show the absurdity of politics without resorting to buffooneristic impressions. Tim Kazurinsky: Dr. Jack Badofsky was the best thing the news had going in the early 80s. Anthony Michael Hall: Ok, this one’s probably the most surprising but you need some one to play a male teen and he did a good job in the mid-80s. A Tippi Turtle cartoon: Sorry Mr. Bill, sorry Robert Smigel but I think I’d have to tip my hat to Tippi Turtle. I mean come on, he told people to go into banks, write “This is a stick-up” on the back of the deposit slips and then sit back and wait for the fun to begin. That cracks me up to no end. Hosted by Tom Hanks: Alec Bladwin and Candace Bergen are both very funny and know how to be a great host, but Hanks just edges them out. Abe Lincoln calling him a pussy is forever embeded in my mind. ---
**Author:** ![Spoke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a88e57/32.png) [@Spoke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoke)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2002, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-snl-dream-cast/101322/13 "2002-04-03T18:13:18Z")
Using **Osiris** ’s limits: **Phil Hartman** - Underappreciated, I think. This guy really had the live skit chops. **Bill Murray** - I am stunned that he does not appear on more lists in this thread. He can floor you with a look. Starring: **Gilda Radner** - Great range, like **Osiris** said. **Will Farrell** - Would love to be able to see him work with some of the early cast members. **Jan Hooks** - I still remember her early comedic showcase, the Bill Tush Show. She kills. **Eddie Murphy** - Carried the show during his tenure. **Mike Myers** - His characters were hilarious. **Dan Akroyd** - For “Fred Garvin: Male Prostitute” alone he deserves a spot. Featuring: **Al Franken** - Master of deadpan. **Norm McDonald** **Tina Fey** **Dennis Miller** **Chevy Chase** -What a news desk we could put together! I’ll go with an “Ambiguously Gay Duo” short for my cartoon feature. Gueat Host: Steve Martin - Can’t forget his turn as Theodoric of York ---
**Author:** ![Max\_Carnage](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/max_carnage/32/12775_2.png) [@Max\_Carnage](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_Carnage)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2002, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-snl-dream-cast/101322/14 "2002-04-03T23:12:32Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Osiris \* > \*\* > A Tippi Turtle cartoon: Sorry Mr. Bill, sorry Robert Smigel but I think I’d have to tip my hat to Tippi Turtle. I mean come on, he told people to go into banks, write “This is a stick-up” on the back of the deposit slips and then sit back and wait for the fun to begin. That cracks me up to no end. > > \*\* Yay! I forgot about Tippi! Hey Tippi Turtle walking down the street, Tell us what you’re gonna do! “First I’m gonna bother everybody I meet, Then I’ll prob’ly go home and get drunk.” How about an Ambiguously Gay Duo cartoon and 2 Deep Thoughts as well? ---
**Author:** ![Jello](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f05b48/32.png) [@Jello](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jello)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2002, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-snl-dream-cast/101322/15 "2002-04-03T23:38:41Z")
Phil Hartman Dana Carvey Kevin Nealon, Dennis Miller and Chevy Chase on Weekend Update Al Franken and A. Whitney Brown as the Weekend Update Guests Bill Murray Eddie Murphy Darrell Hammond Dan Ackroyd Gilda Radner Jon Lovitz Martin Short Jan Hooks Norm Macdonald that cat that can drive Hosts: Steve Martin, George Carlin, Christopher Walken Musical Guests: the Grateful Dead, Frank Zappa ---
**Author:** ![Fern\_Forest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/71c47a/32.png) [@Fern\_Forest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fern_Forest)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2002, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-snl-dream-cast/101322/16 "2002-04-04T00:42:49Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Jello \* > \*\*that cat that can drive \*\* Toonces? Of course there was also his rival Spunky, who could drive much better. Or did Spunky meet his maker at the hand of Toonces? I forget. ---
**Author:** ![Jello](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f05b48/32.png) [@Jello](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jello)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2002, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-snl-dream-cast/101322/17 "2002-04-04T01:04:44Z")
Yes, yes, Toonces. I know he only had one gag, but he was still funny as hell. What drug is Toonces slang for again? (I’ve forgotten all about him except the basic premise)