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Remembering a Comedy Icon's Career
1 Feb
Summary
- Comedian declined SNL for SCTV loyalty, winning an Emmy.
- O'Hara's passing confirmed after a brief illness.
- She hosted SNL twice and was honored in a recent broadcast.
A cherished figure in comedy has passed away following a brief illness. A recent live sketch comedy show featured a special tribute, honoring her significant contributions to the genre. This remembrance highlighted her unique career path, including her crucial decision to remain loyal to the groundbreaking Canadian sketch show SCTV.
She initially declined an offer to join the cast of Saturday Night Live in early 1981, choosing SCTV over the opportunity alongside Eddie Murphy. This loyalty proved fruitful, as she later earned an Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for her work on SCTV. Her connection to the show was further solidified when it was picked up for another season.
Although never an official cast member, her influence was profound. She eventually hosted Saturday Night Live on two separate occasions, in April 1991 and again in 1992. Her talent was later recognized with a second Emmy Award, nearly 40 years later, for her role in the popular comedy series Schitt's Creek. She had previously been transported to a local hospital in serious condition on Friday.
