Most couch potatos subscribe to the opinion that SNL has never been as good as it was in its 1970s heyday, although the indespensible Kristen Wiig brought the show close.
Now, with Wigg, Abby Elliott and Andy Samburg departing, Canuck producer Lorne Michaels has added three new players to the cast. The newbies are set to debut on the season premiere airing this Saturday, Sep 15.
The three new hires include Aidy Bryant, Tim Robinson and Cecily Strong. This trio of repertory players will be in good company, joining the show's first openly lesbian cast member, Kate McKinnon, who on SNL late last season. McKinnon is the show's third gay cast member after Terry Sweeny and Danitra Vance, who were both with the show during its '85-'86 season. However, Vance was not open about her sexuality.
Each of this new crop has made their own mark in the Chicago improv scene, but will they fizzle on screen?
Watch clips of each new addition below.
Cecily Strong lampoons Quebec tour guides
Aidy Bryant as Gretl
Tim Robinson as an insecure man living in his parent's basement
