Gilda Radner
Gilda Radner was an American comedian and actress, best known as an original cast member of *Saturday Night Live* (1975–1980).
Her characters—Roseanne Roseannadanna, Emily Litella, Baba Wawa—became cultural touchstones.
She won an Emmy in 1978.
Her death from ovarian cancer in 1989 prompted the founding of Gilda's Club, a cancer support organization named in her honor.
Female comedic performer
- comic timingHumor's rhythmic precision
- physical comedyHumor from bodily mishaps
- character comedyComedy built on distinctive personalities
- parodySatirical imitation
wit · improvisation · Second City · Toronto · impressions · slapstick · audience · entertainer
Weekly late-night sketch program
- Weekend UpdateComedy news parody segment
- sketch comedyShort comic performances
- NBCAmerican television network
- live broadcastTransmission happening right now
Dan Aykroyd · John Belushi · Chevy Chase · 30 Rock · cold open · musical guest · monologue · recurring character
Malignancy of egg-producing glands
- memoirWritten personal recollection
- advocacyPleading for a cause
- fundraisingSoliciting money for organizations
- tributeOffering of respect
remembrance · Gene Wilder · inspiration · trailblazer · pioneer · posthumous · documentary
Television excellence recognition
- BroadwayManhattan theatrical district
- filmographyListed screen credits
- actressFemale stage performer
- HollywoodAmerican film industry center
Gene Wilder · film debut · leading lady · screen · stage · cinema · Mike Nichols · Sidney Poitier
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Female comedic performer
- comic timingHumor's rhythmic precision
- physical comedyHumor from bodily mishaps
- character comedyComedy built on distinctive personalities
parody · wit · improvisation · Second City · Toronto · impressions · slapstick · audience · entertainer · stand-up
Saturday Night Live
Weekly late-night sketch program
- Weekend UpdateComedy news parody segment
- sketch comedyShort comic performances
- NBCAmerican television network
live broadcast · Dan Aykroyd · John Belushi · Chevy Chase · 30 Rock · cold open · musical guest · monologue · recurring character · ensemble cast
ovarian cancer
Malignancy of egg-producing glands
- memoirWritten personal recollection
- advocacyPleading for a cause
- fundraisingSoliciting money for organizations
tribute · remembrance · Gene Wilder · inspiration · trailblazer · pioneer · posthumous · documentary
Emmy Award
Television excellence recognition
- BroadwayManhattan theatrical district
- filmographyListed screen credits
- actressFemale stage performer
Gene Wilder · Hollywood · film debut · leading lady · screen · stage · cinema · Mike Nichols · Sidney Poitier
Gilda RadnerDon Rickles
Famous insult comedian
Bill Hicks · Joan Rivers · Howard Stern · George Carlin · Lenny Bruce
Gilda RadnerJohn Belushi
Chevy Chase · Dan Aykroyd · Bob Hope · Dean Martin · Bill Murray
Gilda RadnerBetty White
George Burns · Bob Hope · Carl Reiner · Mel Brooks · Dick Van Dyke