As the ’80s wore on, new stars rose up.
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Cast members like Dana Carvey entered the mix in the late ’80s. Carvey, along with comedians like Phil Hartman and Kevin Nealon, ushered in the early stages of what would be seen as one of SNL‘s golden eras.
Carvey’s iconic character, the Church Lady, proved to be a breakout hit. He was also known for playing Garth Algar in the Wayne’s World skits with Mike Myers.