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"Saturday Night Live" News -- "Weekend Update" Quiz

"Weekend Update" has been a featured segment of "Saturday Night Live" since the early days. How much do you know about "Weekend Update"?

A multiple-choice quiz by ltc717. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
ltc717

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
90,991

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. When Tina Fey and Jimmy Fallon became the anchors of "Weekend Update" they resurrected a closing catchphrase from the early days of "Update" -- "Good night and have a pleasant tomorrow." Who was the "Weekend Update" anchor who originated this phrase? Hint

Jane Curtin

Chevy Chase

Dan Aykroyd

Bill Murray

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the first anchor of "Weekend Update"? Hint

Jane Curtin

Bill Murray

Dan Aykroyd

Chevy Chase

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Question 3 of 10

3. Adam Sandler often sat in the guest commentator chair on "Weekend Update." Which one of the following was not one of Sandler's "Update" personas? Hint

Operaman

Grumpy Old Man

Cajunman

Himself

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who played regular update correspondent Father Guido Sarducci, the gossip columnist for the Vatican newspaper "L'Osservatore Romano"? Hint

Lorne Michaels

Don Novello

Bill Murray

Joe Piscopo

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Question 5 of 10

5. An infamous running gag on "Weekend Update" in the early days of "Saturday Night Live" was the announcement (in various forms) that a certain person was "still dead." Who was this person? Hint

The President of Burundi

Generalissimo Francisco Franco

The Shah of Mesopotamia

His Royal Highness Phillip George Arthur Randolph Windsor

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Question 6 of 10

6. Jane Curtin and Dan Aykroyd had a regular segment on "Weekend Update" where they would debate a topical issue. What was the name of this segment? Hint

Weekend Debate

Both Sides Now

Jane Versus Dan

Point-Counterpoint

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Question 7 of 10

7. One of Gilda Radner's recurring "Weekend Update" characters was an old lady who would confuse words and issues like confusing "making Puerto Rico a steak" (really making Puerto Rico a state) and "pouring money into canker research" (cancer research). What was this character's name? Hint

Emily Litella

Candy Slice

Roseanne Roseannadana

Judy Miller

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following 1980s "SNL" cast members was not a "Weekend Update" news anchor? Hint

Joe Piscopo

Gail Matthius

Brad Hall

Christopher Guest

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which "Weekend Update" anchor has continued elements from that experience in his post-"Saturday Night Live" career by hosting talk shows and including a humorous "news" segment on his live HBO show?

Answer: (Two Words or Surname)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following was not used as a closing catchphrase for "Weekend Update" in the 1980s? Hint

Good night and I'm outta here.

Good night and watch out.

Good night and good news.

Good night.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Chevy Chase

Chase's other "Update" catchphrase came at the opening of the segment -- "Good evening, I'm Chevy Chase and you're not."

2. Who was the first anchor of "Weekend Update"?

Answer: Chevy Chase

Chevy Chase was only on the first season of "Saturday Night Live." (He left for personal reasons, and he later said that he left "too early.") In addition to "Update," one of his best known bits on "SNL" was his pratfalling impersonation of President Ford.

3. Adam Sandler often sat in the guest commentator chair on "Weekend Update." Which one of the following was not one of Sandler's "Update" personas?

Answer: Grumpy Old Man

Grumpy Old Man was an "Update" commentator played by Dana Carvey.

4. Who played regular update correspondent Father Guido Sarducci, the gossip columnist for the Vatican newspaper "L'Osservatore Romano"?

Answer: Don Novello

Novello was a featured player on "Saturday Night Live" for four seasons, and he most often appeared as Father Guido Sarducci.

5. An infamous running gag on "Weekend Update" in the early days of "Saturday Night Live" was the announcement (in various forms) that a certain person was "still dead." Who was this person?

Answer: Generalissimo Francisco Franco

Two of the various bulletins were: "This just in: Generalissimo Francisco Franco is still dead." and "Generalissimo Francisco Franco has been criticallly dead now for eleven weeks, and his doctors refuse to speculate on how long he can last in his present condition."

6. Jane Curtin and Dan Aykroyd had a regular segment on "Weekend Update" where they would debate a topical issue. What was the name of this segment?

Answer: Point-Counterpoint

The debates were very personal, with Jane attacking Dan for being a paranoid, pompous jerk and Dan attacking Jane's liberal tendencies and her sexuality.

Answer: Emily Litella

These were all characters played by Radner, but the confused old lady whose catchphrase was "never mind" was Emily Litella. Here's an excerpt from the Puerto Rico bit: "What's all this fuss I hear about making Puerto Rico a steak? Let me warn all of you: If you make Puerto Rico a steak, the next thing they'll want is a baked potato -- with sour cream and chives and little bacon bits. And then they'll probably want a salad bar! Why, they'll be lined up for miles!"

8. Which of the following 1980s "SNL" cast members was not a "Weekend Update" news anchor?

Answer: Joe Piscopo

Piscopo appeared on "Update" as the "SNL Sports" reporter, but he was never an "Update" news anchor.

Answer: Dennis Miller

Miller also did a brief stint as a commentator for "Monday Night Football," but his esoteric and sarcastic style, peppered with obscure references from a wide variety of subjects, didn't quite work with the football crowd.

10. Which of the following was not used as a closing catchphrase for "Weekend Update" in the 1980s?

Answer: Good night and I'm outta here.

"Good night and good news" was the closing phrase used by Brian Doyle-Murray (brother of Bill Murray). "Good night and watch out" was the closing phrase used by Charles Rocket. "Good night" was used by both Brad Hall and Christopher Guest at the end of their closings. Dennis Miller used the closing phrase "That's the news and I am outta here."

Source: Author ltc717

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