Guest hosts were often megastars.
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The guest host of SNL is always a recognizable name, and the show has alternated between choosing repeated hosts who work well with the format and big stars who are part of the cultural zeitgeist.
In the ’90s, basketball superstar Michael Jordan was one of the most recognized figures on the planet, so SNL made sure to book him for an episode. In this photo, Air Jordan is flanked by Julia Sweeney, Chris Rock, Tim Meadows, Mike Myers, Rob Schneider, Phil Hartman, and Victoria Jackson.