Comedy fans were saddened to hear that former Saturday Night Live cast member Jan Hooks had died Thursday at the age of 57.
‘Saturday Night Live’ Actress Jan Hooks Dies at 57
Over Hooks’ tenure on the NBC variety show — appearing regularly from 1986-1991 and continuing with cameo appearances until ’94 — she often brought musical sketches to the program alongside cast-mates Phil Hartman, Nora Dunn and others.
In tribute, from the classic clips available online, we have selected five of Hooks’ most memorable music moments:
5. Kathie Lee Gifford Sings “I Didn’t Evolve From You”
In which Hooks plays the Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee co-host, singing to a monkey.
4. The Sweeney Sisters at The Emmys
In her classic role as Candy Sweeney along with SNL co-star Nora Dunn as Liz Sweeney, the lounge-singing Sweeney Sisters opened the 40th Annual Emmy Awards in 1988 with a tribute to the TV show theme tune, flooring and confusing the audience.
3. ‘Dysfunctional Family Christmas’
Singing all your favorite holiday classics, such as “Let’s Pretend We Like Each Other (This Christmas),” “The Almost Perfect Christmas” and “Ballad of the Co-Dependent.”
2. Tammy Wynette Sings the Classics
Country singing great Tammy Wynette sings classical hits such as “Moonlight Sonata” and “Tchaikovsky’s Concerto No. 1 in B Flat Minor” with the lyrics of her hit “Stand By Your Man”
1. Sweeney Sisters’ Christmas Medley
Hooks and Dunn bring the Sweeney Sisters to a Christmas party and wow the guests with their vast knowledge of all the season’s finest songs.
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