Tag: Ana Gasteyer

The Top 50 SNL Cast Members of All Time: Number 18 – Molly Shannon

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

The Top 50 SNL Cast Members of All Time: Number 43 – Cheri Oteri

After her costar Ana Gasteyer came in at #44 on my top 50 SNL Cast Members list, Cheri Oteri clocks in at #43. The former Groundlings performer created some wildly memorable characters in her half decade on the program including Collette Reardon and Rita DelVecchio. There’s also well-known sketches with Will Ferrell including the low intelligence hosts of Morning Latte and, of course, the Cheerleaders.

On the impression front, Oteri’s Barbara Walters was funny enough to rival Gilda Radner’s imitation. This top 50 list has already heavily featured members from the mid 90s to early 00s and that’s no accident. It’s one of the most fruitful eras of SNL and Oteri was a key part of it. #42 will be up shortly!

Cheri Oteri

Years on the Show: 1995-2000

The Top 50 SNL Cast Members of All Time: Number 44 – Ana Gasteyer

Ana Gasteyer is next up in my Top 50 SNL Cast Members of All Time at #44. While she wasn’t a breakout star like some others in her timeline, Gasteyer made significant contributions in a loaded cast from the mid 90s to early 00s.

On the impression front, she shined as Martha Stewart, Celine Dion, and Joy Behar. That’s in addition to classic bits alongside Will Ferrell as the desperately trying to be hip high school musical teachers and Molly Shannon as Delicious Dish NPR hosts. #43 will be up soon!

Ana Gasteyer

Years on the Show: 1996-2002