Knowra Don Pardo Don Pardo Don Pardo (1918–2014) was an American radio and television announcer. He announced Saturday Night Live from its 1975 premiere through 2014, becoming one of the show’s defining voices.
Lorne Michaels : Canadian-American television producer who created Saturday Night Live and led it through most of its history. Michaels hired Pardo for the original Saturday Night Live cast and retained his voice across decades.
Saturday Night Live : An American live television sketch-comedy series that premiered on NBC in 1975. Pardo announced the program from its premiere until 2014, apart from one season.
Saturday Night Live opening sequence : The introductory montage that presents the cast and host before a Saturday Night Live episode begins. Pardo’s rapid cast introductions made the opening sequence a recurring showcase for his voice.
Saturday Night Live season 6 : The 1980–81 season of Saturday Night Live, produced after Lorne Michaels and much of the original team departed. Pardo was absent for this season, when Bill Hanrahan served as announcer.
George Carlin : American stand-up comedian and actor known for incisive social criticism and wordplay. Carlin hosted the first Saturday Night Live episode, introduced by Pardo in 1975.
The Price Is Right : An American television game show in which contestants compete to win prizes by estimating their prices. Pardo announced the original NBC daytime version from its 1956 debut.
Television announcer : A broadcaster who introduces programs, performers, segments, or events on television. Pardo’s work exemplified the announcer’s role in framing a live entertainment program.
Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special : A live television special broadcast by NBC on February 15, 2015, celebrating Saturday Night Live’s fortieth anniversary. Pardo had died in 2014, and Darrell Hammond announced the special in his place.
Gilda Radner : American comedian and actor who was an original cast member of Saturday Night Live. Pardo announced Radner as one of the original performers in the show’s opening credits.
Jeopardy! : An American television quiz show in which contestants receive clues and respond in the form of questions. Pardo announced the original NBC version hosted by Art Fleming.
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