THE APG CROSSWORD ‘Live From New York’

Thursday, October 11, 2018 ? APG News B5

THE APG CROSSWORD

`Live From New York'

"Saturday Night Live," also known as SNL, first premiered on NBC on Oct. 11, 1975, under the original title "NBC's Saturday Night." Test your knowledge about this long-running sketch comedy show with this trivia puzzle.

By Rachel Ponder

APG News

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4. "SNL" airs from Studio 8H, in the historic 30 Rockefeller __________, in New York City.

7. Former "SNL" cast member Dan Aykroyd co-wrote and starred in this hit supernatural comedy.

8. He currently holds the record for the longest-tenured cast member in the show's history.

10. Don Pardo served as the "Saturday Night Live" ______________ for 39 seasons.

12. Creator of "Saturday Night Live."

14. __________is a 1993 American science fiction comedy film about aliens stranded on Earth, based on a popular "Saturday Night Live" sketch.

15. At age ___________, Pete Davidson was the first "SNL" cast member to be born in the 1990s, and one of the youngest cast members ever.

16. Until 2017, Darrell Hammond was the longest-serving cast member, having been a

part of the cast for _______ years.

19. She was the first woman to host "Saturday Night Live."

20. "The Unfrozen Caveman __________," was a recurring character created by Jack Handey and played by Phil Hartman on "Saturday Night Live" from 1991 through 1996.

21. This original "SNL" cast member played a samurai in several sketches.

23. Enid Strict, better known as "The _________Lady", is a recurring character from a series of sketches on "Saturday Night Live," that was created and played by cast member Dana Carvey.

24. An "SNL" episode normally begins with a ________ open sketch that ends with someone breaking character and proclaiming, "Live from New York, it's Saturday Night!"

25. "The Boston __________" are fictional characters featured on "Saturday Night Live," portrayed by cast members Jimmy Fallon and Rachel Dratch. These characters debuted on "SNL" in 1999 and have appeared in 14 sketches to date.

26. "Coffee _________with Linda Richman" is a series of sketches performed by Mike Myers on "Saturday Night Live," in the 1990s.

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1. "The Blues Brothers" is a 1980 American musical comedy film stars John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd as Jake and _________Blues, characters developed from "Saturday Night Live."

2. Original cast member Gilda Radner was known for her character, Roseanne ______________, a personal advice expert.

3. Former SNL cast member Will Ferrell impersonated Alex Trebek, the game show host of "Celebrity ___________."

5. "The __________ Song" is a novelty song originally performed by Adam Sandler on SNL's "Weekend Update" on Dec. 3, 1994.

6. This current "SNL" cast member was the featured entertainer at the 2015 White House Correspondents' Association dinner.

8. Former "SNL" cast member Kristen Wiig played a recurring character who works at this department store.

9. He served as the original anchor for the "Weekend Update" segment of "Saturday Night Live."

11. Colin Jost and _________ currently serve as co-anchors on the recurring "SNL" sketch "Weekend Update."

13. Actor Alec Baldwin has hosted "Saturday Night Live" more than anyone else, _________ times between 1990 and 2017.

16. "Saturday TV________" was the title of a recurring skit on "Saturday Night Live" featuring cartoons created by "SNL" writer Robert Smigel.

17. This comedian was the first to host "Saturday Night Live," in the debut October 1975 episode.

18. This co-creator and writer of the hit NBC show "Seinfeld" briefly wrote for "SNL."

19. This current "SNL" cast member has impersonated celebrities like Roseanne Barr, Meghan Trainor, Rebel Wilson and Adele.

22. The NBC television series "30 _________" is based on Tina Fey's experiences as head writer for "Saturday Night Live." It ran from 2006 to 2013.

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