Even after the switch to the current name in 1977, it stuck).
Ahead of season 42(!
Well start with the original, 1975 cast members, often dubbed the Not Ready for Prime Time Players.
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Morris later expressed his unhappiness with the show, saying he was frequently typecast in stereotypical roles.
He never appeared live on the show again.
His popular characters include The Church Lady and George H. W. Bush.
Phil Hartman
Hartman also auditioned in 1985 with this epic compilation of characters.
Will Ferrell
Ferrell joinedSNLin 1995 thanks to his hilarious take on a multi-tasking dad at a barbecue.
His characters included Goat Boy and Glen Henderson, and he was known for his impressions of Joe Pesci.
Fallon was on the show for six seasons, and eventually became theWeekend Updateco-host with Tina Fey.
