Catherine O’Hara, that delightful star of your childhood favorites like Home Alone and Beetlejuice, had a fleeting brush with Saturday Night Live that lasted only one week. Can you believe it? She left without even filming a single episode, opting instead to return to her comedy roots on SCTV. It’s almost like choosing between dessert and more dessert—hard to go wrong, but who can resist those family ties?
In a reflective moment, O’Hara admitted that her heart was with her comedy family, revealing that SCTV was a cornerstone of her career during a fluctuating period in its existence. But not to worry; she made a return to SNL later on—twice, in fact—as a host. Sadly, she passed away at the age of 71, after which tributes poured in from friends and fans alike, celebrating the memory of a true comedic gem.
O’Hara’s decision may have seemed unusual, but it underscores the notion that sometimes, family and origins play vital roles in our artistic journeys. So, whether she was dodging booby traps in Chicago or juggling sketches in the SCTV studio, her unforgettable contributions to comedy remind us to cherish every laugh along the way.
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