Sketch comedy on television is actually pretty weird, if you think about it for a second. Little comedic scenarios, frequently topical to the goings on in the world at large, written and produced in a little less than a week, and performed on television-- live or otherwise? It's no wonder shows like Saturday Night Live are considered messy at best… That's an insane feat to expect anyone to pull off, and what's amazing as that any of these silly little “skits” (don't tell anyone we called them that) ever manage to become bona-fide classics. But here we are!
Here are some of our favorite facts about two juggernauts of the television sketch comedy world-- even if one if still kicking and the other isn't here in 2022. Were you an SNL kid, or did you find it's zanier, less live cousin more appealing? …Or were you more of a Kids in the Hall person? That's probably the right answer.
Target Lady (SNL)

Source: 13 More Behind-the-Scenes Beginnings of Iconic SNL Characters
Goat Boy (SNL)

Source: 13 More Behind-the-Scenes Beginnings of Iconic SNL Characters
William Gaines (MADtv)

Source: 12 Angry Facts About MADtv, SNL's Wilder, Louder, Messier Little Brother
What's Up With That? (SNL)

Source: 13 More Behind-the-Scenes Beginnings of Iconic SNL Characters
The iPad (MADtv)

Source: 12 Angry Facts About MADtv, SNL's Wilder, Louder, Messier Little Brother
Nathan Thurm (SNL)

Source: 13 More Behind-the-Scenes Beginnings of Iconic SNL Characters
Jordan Peele (MADtv)

Source: 12 Angry Facts About MADtv, SNL's Wilder, Louder, Messier Little Brother
Emily Litella (SNL)

Source: 13 More Behind-the-Scenes Beginnings of Iconic SNL Characters
Key & Peele (MADtv)

Source: 12 Angry Facts About MADtv, SNL's Wilder, Louder, Messier Little Brother
Mango (SNL)

Source: 13 More Behind-the-Scenes Beginnings of Iconic SNL Characters
Kato Kaelin (MADtv)

Source: 12 Angry Facts About MADtv, SNL's Wilder, Louder, Messier Little Brother
Two Wild and Crazy Guys (SNL)

Source: 13 More Behind-the-Scenes Beginnings of Iconic SNL Characters
Patton Oswalt (MADtv)

Source: 12 Angry Facts About MADtv, SNL's Wilder, Louder, Messier Little Brother
Delicious Dish (SNL)

Source: 13 More Behind-the-Scenes Beginnings of Iconic SNL Characters
The Kardashians (MADtv)

Source: 12 Angry Facts About MADtv, SNL's Wilder, Louder, Messier Little Brother
Jeff Richards / Taran Killam

Source: 12 Angry Facts About MADtv, SNL's Wilder, Louder, Messier Little Brother
D*ck in a Box (SNL)

Source: 13 More Behind-the-Scenes Beginnings of Iconic SNL Characters
Quincy Jones (MADtv)

Source: 12 Angry Facts About MADtv, SNL's Wilder, Louder, Messier Little Brother
David S. Pumpkins (SNL)

Source: 13 More Behind-the-Scenes Beginnings of Iconic SNL Characters
Ms. Swan (MADtv)

Source: 12 Angry Facts About MADtv, SNL's Wilder, Louder, Messier Little Brother
The Cheerleaders (SNL)

Source: 13 More Behind-the-Scenes Beginnings of Iconic SNL Characters
Can I Have Your Number? (MADtv)

Source: 12 Angry Facts About MADtv, SNL's Wilder, Louder, Messier Little Brother
Cheeseburger Cheeseburger (SNL)

Source: 13 More Behind-the-Scenes Beginnings of Iconic SNL Characters
Family Guy (MADtv)

Source: 12 Angry Facts About MADtv, SNL's Wilder, Louder, Messier Little Brother
Every Boxer's Girlfriend (SNL)

Source: 13 More Behind-the-Scenes Beginnings of Iconic SNL Characters