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John Adam Belushi (/ b ə ˈ l uː ʃ i /; January 24, 1949 – March 5, 1982) was an American comedian, actor, and musician.He was one of seven Saturday Night Live cast members of the first season. [1]
The following is a list of recurring Saturday Night Live sketches, organized by the season and date in which the sketch first appeared. For an alphabetical list, see Recurring Saturday Night Live characters and sketches (listed alphabetically). 1975–1976 Title Premiere date Main actor(s) Description Weekend Update October 11, 1975 Chevy Chase Jane Curtin Dan Aykroyd A satirical news segment ...
In the early years of the 1970s comedy TV show Saturday Night Live, John Belushi portrayed an archetypal samurai — he has a strong sense of honor, speaks only (mock) Japanese, and wields a katana. Sketches featuring the character showed him in different occupations that would not be expected for a samurai.
"Saturday Night Live" premiered on October 11, 1975. Chevy Chase, John Belushi, Michael O'Donoghue, Gilda Radner, Jane Curtin, Laraine Newman, and Garrett Morris. NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images
Jim Belushi is looking back on his time on Saturday Night Live.. When asked how the NBC late show changed his life on the red carpet at SNL50: The Anniversary Special, the 70-year-old comedian ...
The 1977 book Saturday Night Live, edited by Anne Beatts and John Head, included a copy of a note from Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry praising the comedic bit. The sketch was released on a 1985 Saturday Night Live compilation VHS that featured The Best of John Belushi and re-released with the same title in DVD format in 2011.
Allegedly "cursed" Saturday Night Live cast members Cast member Age Date of death Cause of death John Belushi: 33: March 5, 1982: Belushi died of a drug overdose from a speedball injection (cocaine and heroin). Belushi's death led to the conviction of Cathy Smith for administering the fatal injection. Gilda Radner: 42: May 20, 1989
Despite the rivalry, which was even worked into SNL sketches, Belushi's wife said in the book Live From New York, "John and Chevy were always antagonistic and friends. It was a love-hate kind of ...