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All of the listed titles are comedy productions that feature at least one Saturday Night Live alumnus (or writer), reflecting the 1990s boom of SNL‑derived TV and film comedy.
- Comedy genre: Each entry is a comedy (film, sitcom, sketch show, or late‑night talk show).
- SNL connection: Every title includes a cast member or creator who was on *Saturday Night Live*.
- 1990s era: Most of the works premiered between 1988‑2003, the peak of the SNL‑alumni crossover wave.
- All items are comedies from the 1990s‑era entertainment landscape.
- Each title includes at least one SNL alumnus (actor, writer, or creator).
- The group reflects the 1990s SNL‑alumni comedy boom.
- Some models claimed a direct link to Conan O’Brien for every title, which is inaccurate; only Late Night with Conan O’Brien and a few writing credits involve him.
- A few responses suggested Happiness was linked only by genre, overlooking its minor SNL connection (Jon Lovitz).
The Shared Thread
All nine items are comedies that involve talent who either performed on or wrote for Saturday Night Live (SNL).
The SNL alumni link is the most concrete commonality; it ties together movies, sitcoms, a sketch‑comedy series, and a late‑night talk show from the late‑1980s to early‑2000s.
| Title | Primary SNL Alumni (or writer) | Role |
|---|---|---|
| The Wedding Singer | Adam Sandler | Lead actor (SNL 1990‑1995) |
| Third Rock from the Sun | Jane Curtin (and creators Bonnie & Terry Turner) | Cast member (SNL 1975‑1980) |
| Austin Powers | Mike Myers | Star & writer (SNL 1989‑1995) |
| Kids in the Hall | Mark McKinney (later SNL 1995‑1998) | troupe member |
| Just Shoot Me | David Spade | Cast (SNL 1990‑1996) |
| Happiness | Jon Lovitz (small role) | SNL alum (1985‑1990) |
| Newsradio | Phil Hartman | Cast (SNL 1986‑1994) |
| Late Night with Conan O’Brien | Conan O’Brien (head writer) | SNL writer (1988‑1991) |
| Tommy Boy | Chris Farley & David Spade | Both SNL alumni (1990‑1995) |
These connections illustrate how the SNL talent pipeline fed a generation of popular comedies in the 1990s, a period often called the “SNL‑alumni comedy boom.”
Why “Comedy” Alone Isn’t Specific Enough
While all entries are indeed comedic, that description is too broad—many non‑SNL productions are also comedies. The precise, verifiable link is the presence of SNL‑affiliated personnel in each title, which is documented in the cast histories of SNL 10 and the career biographies of the individual performers.
Additional Context
- Conan O’Brien began his TV career as an SNL writer before hosting Late Night; his involvement in other shows (e.g., Newsradio, Just Shoot Me) further reinforces the SNL‑writer network.
- The 1990s saw a surge of film and TV projects starring SNL graduates, leading to cult classics like Tommy Boy and Austin Powers and popular sitcoms such as Newsradio and Third Rock from the Sun.
Bottom Line
The unifying factor is SNL affiliation—every title features at least one performer or creator who was part of Saturday Night Live, and together they represent the era’s signature comedy style.