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"Bill Swerski's Superfans" was a recurring sketch about Chicago sports fans on the American sketch comedy program Saturday Night Live. It was a prominent feature from 1991 to 1992, and its characters have made various other appearances since its inception.
A group of Chicago sports fans discuss upcoming sporting events. Bill Swerski (played by Joe Mantegna) appeared only in the initial sketch. Subsequent editions featured George Wendt as Bill's brother Bob Swerski, who inevitably explained that Bill's absence was due to "another heart attack." Debuted January 12, 1991. Appearances
A third sketch themed around Thanksgiving, starring Kristen Wiig as "Wisten Kriig", was cut for time during the Season 42 episode dated November 18, 2016. Another sketch for St. Patrick's Day, with Bill Hader as Liam Neeson , was also cut for time in season 43 on March 17, 2018.
This "Saturday Night Live" Thanksgiving music video perfectly depicts going home for the holiday, featuring Aidy Bryant, Kate McKinnon and host Cameron Diaz. This classic 'SNL' sketch highlights ...
Mr. Bill got its start when Walter Williams sent SNL a Super 8 reel featuring the character in response to the show's request for home movies during the first season. Mr. Bill's first appearance was on the February 28, 1976 episode. Williams became a full-time writer for the show in 1978, writing more than 20 sketches based on Mr. Bill.
Sudeikis’ uncle, George Wendt of “Cheers” fame, will return to participate in a reunion of “Bill Swerski’s Superfans,” the “Saturday Night Live” skit whose characters famously ...
Various Saturday Night Live sketches are available in several new media formats, including streaming on Hulu and Netflix. YouTube SNL playlists of individual sketches and segments are available for many SNL episodes, via the show's official YouTube channel. [1] Best-of compilations are for sale through digital video retailers.
Organizers said Wendt will participate in a reunion of “Bill Swerski’s Superfans,” the “Saturday Night Live” skit whose characters famously cheer for “da Bears.”