Saturday Night Movie Cast: Real vs. SNL 1975 - Who Played Who?
Remember that classic "Saturday Night Movie" sketch from the original Saturday Night Live? You know, the one with the hilarious spoof on cheesy 70s disaster movies? It's a legendary piece of SNL history, and you might be surprised to learn some of the cast members playing iconic roles weren't exactly the SNL stars you'd expect! Let's dive into the cast, comparing who played who in the actual movie versus the SNL parody:
The Real "Saturday Night Movie"
- Director: Jack Smight
- Lead Roles:
- Gene Hackman as "Captain"
- Charlton Heston as "The President"
- George Kennedy as "The Astronaut"
- Slim Pickens as "The Scientist"
- Supporting Roles:
- Burgess Meredith as "The General"
- William Holden as "The Engineer"
- Edward Herrmann as "The Doctor"
The SNL 1975 "Saturday Night Movie"
- Director: John Belushi
- Lead Roles:
- Dan Aykroyd as "Captain"
- Chevy Chase as "The President"
- John Belushi as "The Astronaut"
- Garrett Morris as "The Scientist"
- Supporting Roles:
- Laraine Newman as "The General"
- Gilda Radner as "The Engineer"
- Bill Murray as "The Doctor"
So, who played who? It's a fun game to see how well the SNL cast captured the real characters! Chevy Chase nailed Charlton Heston's presidential gravitas, while Belushi's Astronaut perfectly mirrored George Kennedy's quirky persona. And, of course, Garrett Morris as the goofy scientist was pure genius.
The sketch itself is a classic for a reason. The parody is hilarious, the characters are unforgettable, and the sheer ridiculousness of it all is simply timeless. It's a testament to the brilliance of the original Saturday Night Live cast, who were able to perfectly capture the essence of the 70s disaster movie genre, and leave us with a laugh-out-loud sketch that's still funny decades later.
Want to see the sketch for yourself? You can find it on YouTube! Just search for "Saturday Night Movie SNL" and prepare to be entertained.
Bonus: Remember that amazing scene with the "giant space slug"? That was actually a puppeteer, and the voice was done by John Belushi himself. Talk about versatility!
So next time you're watching a cheesy disaster movie, remember the SNL "Saturday Night Movie" sketch. It's the perfect antidote to all the over-the-top action and melodramatic dialogue. Just remember, don't let that space slug get you!
