Molly Shannon was a force of nature during her six-year SNL tenure from the mid 90s to early 00s (a terrific era for the show). The Ohio native did plenty of impressions including Monica Lewinsky when that was the biggest story in the nation.
Yet it was her wholly original characters that makes her one of the greats. There is, of course, the awkward Catholic student Mary Katherine Gallagher who would eventually get her own cinematic spin-off Superstar. There’s the exuberant 50-year-old (and proud of it) Sally O’Malley and cohost of “The Dog Show” on those bizarre bits with Will Ferrell. Her cohosting gig alongside Ana Gasteyer on “Delicious Dish” is legendary. A personal favorite is Jeannie Darcy, an untalented stand-up comedian that she brought back during a recent hosting stint. Shannon, on the other hand, made the best of her considerable talents. #17 will be up soon!
Molly Shannon
Years on the Show: 1995-01
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