The following is a list of recurring Saturday Night Live characters and sketches introduced between September 13, 2008, and May 16, 2009, the thirty-fourth season of the show.
Googie Rene Kenan Thompson sells discounted garments with mysterious stains.
Appearances Season Episode Host Notes 34 September 27, 2008 Anna Faris Googie Rene's Slightly Stained Wedding Dress Basement; this sketch was previously included in the dress rehearsal for the September 13 episode, but was cut from that episode's live broadcast 36 October 23, 2010 Emma Stone Googie Rene's Partially Damaged Halloween Costume Discount Basement 36 May 7, 2011 Tina Fey Googie Rene's Slightly Damaged Prom Wear Barn
A sketch featuring "Googie Rene's Partially Damaged Christmas Decorations" was included in the dress rehearsal for the December 10, 2011, episode, hosted by Katy Perry, but was cut for the live broadcast.
The Lawrence Welk Show A parody of the original "mildly-entertaining" Lawrence Welk Show, this PBS rerun, hosted by Fred Armisen as Welk, features the singing act The Maharelle Sisters, from the Finger Lakes. The performance in the original Maharelle sisters skit closely resembles that of Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen in the 1954 movie White Christmas.Curtiz, Michael (director). White Christmas. October 14, 1954. Motion picture. Each performance begins by featuring each of three attractive, flirtatious women, before introducing the fourth sister, Dooneese (Kristen Wiig), (sometimes spelled "Judice"; spellings differ in SNL sources) whose deformities include an extremely tall forehead, tiny hands the size of an infant's, and an odd canine tooth. As each of the women sings in turn, Dooneese's contribution at the end is inevitably a weird or disturbing rant, such as describing eating cats or having worms in her hair. She often makes inappropriate sexual advances toward any men co-starring in the performance.
The three normal sisters have been played by both guests and cast members, including Jenny Slate, Abby Elliott, Michaela Watkins, Casey Wilson, Nasim Pedrad, Vanessa Bayer, Amy Poehler, Ana Gasteyer, Maya Rudolph, Cecily Strong and Anne Hathaway.
Season Episode Host Notes 34 October 4, 2008 Anne Hathaway Hathaway plays Maharelle sister Janice. Amy Poehler and Casey Wilson play the other two sisters, Holly and Nora. 34 May 16, 2009 Will Ferrell Ferrell plays Lawrence Welk Show performer Ted Nathers. Casey Wilson, Michaela Watkins, and Abby Elliott play the other sisters (who are unnamed). 35 December 19, 2009 James Franco Franco plays Lawrence Welk Show performer Rico Garlando. Jenny Slate, Abby Elliott, and Nasim Pedrad play the other sisters (Rhonda, Shirley, and Nancy, respectively). 35 May 8, 2010 Betty White White plays the singing sisters' mother. Rachel Dratch, Tina Fey, and Molly Shannon make cameo appearances in the beginning of the sketch as The Marvelous Jugglettes. Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, and Ana Gasteyer make special appearances as Maharelle sisters Janet, Peggy, and Clara. 36 April 2, 2011 Elton John John plays Lawrence Welk Show performer Frances Lynn Mulge. Abby Elliott, Nasim Pedrad, and Vanessa Bayer play the other sisters (Shirley, Nancy, and Toni, respectively). 37 October 1, 2011 Melissa McCarthy McCarthy plays Cousin Gert, who has her own deformities, including superhuman strength. Abby Elliott, Nasim Pedrad, and Vanessa Bayer play the other sisters (Shirley, Nancy, and Toni). 37 May 19, 2012 Mick Jagger Jagger did not appear in the sketch (which served as this episode's cold open). Jon Hamm appeared in cameo as Lawrence Welk Show performer Johnny Prosciutto. Abby Elliott, Nasim Pedrad, and Vanessa Bayer play the other sisters (Shirley, Nancy, and Toni). Kate McKinnon appears as Johnny Prosciutto's mother. 38 May 11, 2013 Kristen Wiig Kristen Wiig comes back as Dooneese. Nasim Pedrad, Vanessa Bayer, and Cecily Strong play the other sisters (Nancy, Toni, and Sandy). Jason Sudeikis plays Lawrence Welk Show performer Dorian Permes. 39 December 7, 2013 Paul Rudd Kristen Wiig and Fred Armisen come back and reprise their roles as Dooneese and Lawrence Welk in a parody of The Sound of Music Live!. Kate McKinnon plays Maria, Taran Killam plays Captain von Trapp, and Cecily Strong, Beck Bennett, Nasim Pedrad, Bobby Moynihan, and Noel Wells play the von Trapp children. 50 February 16, 2025 50th Anniversary Special Kristen Wiig comes back as Dooneese. Scarlett Johansson, Kim Kardashian, and Ana Gasteyer play the other sisters (Janice, Holly, and Margaret). Will Ferrell reprises his impression of Robert Goulet.
Jeff Montgomery A Will Forte character.
Appearances Season Episode Host Notes 34 October 25, 2008 Jon Hamm 43-year-old Jeff Montgomery comes trick-or-treating at the home of Bob Peterson (Hamm). Montgomery indicates he's costumed as a sex offender for Halloween, but is evasive as to whether he is also a real-life sex offender introducing himself to neighbors to comply with the law. 34 November 22, 2008 Tim McGraw Montgomery appears at a large Thanksgiving gathering, where it's eventually realized that none of the hosts or guests know who he is. He eventually mentions that he's an escapee from a mental institution.
A sketch featuring Jeff Montgomery and his father (played by special guest Dan Aykroyd) terrorizing their neighbors was included in the dress rehearsal for the February 14, 2009 episode (hosted by Alec Baldwin), but was cut for the live broadcast.
A sketch featuring Jeff Montgomery trick-or-treating was included in the dress rehearsal for the October 17, 2009, episode (hosted by Gerard Butler), but was cut for the live broadcast.
Stefon
Bill Hader plays Stefon, a club kid and city correspondent for Weekend Update. He is asked by Seth Meyers to offer tips on wholesome things for tourists to do in New York City, but instead offers tips on the hottest (or more accurately, most bizarre) New York nightlife. May 18, 2013 marked the final appearance of Stefon as a recurring character, as Hader concluded his final season as SNL cast member.
Appearances Season Episode Host Notes 34 November 1, 2008 Ben Affleck Stefon is introduced in a sketch where he and Affleck are the Zolesky Brothers, making a pitch for a coming-of-age film interspersed with gay sex scenes. 35 April 24, 2010 Gabourey Sidibe Stefon's first Weekend Update appearance, discussing family vacation spots. May 15, 2010 Alec Baldwin 36 October 23, 2010 Emma Stone December 11, 2010 Paul Rudd December 18, 2010 Jeff Bridges As one of Seth Meyers' favorite trio of commentators, Stefon is joined by New York governor David Paterson (Fred Armisen) and Snooki (Bobby Moynihan) in singing a Christmas song. February 12, 2011 Russell Brand May 7, 2011 Tina Fey May 21, 2011 Justin Timberlake Only appearance where Hader did not break character; his appearance lasted roughly 30 seconds. 37 October 8, 2011 Ben Stiller Stefon and Derek Zoolander (Stiller) promote a charity to help fat kids. December 10, 2011 Katy PerryAlso appears in promos for this episode.February 18, 2012Maya RudolphAppeared in the opening monologue. March 11, 2012 Jonah Hill Kisses Seth Meyers for the first time in this episode. May 19, 2012 Mick Jagger 38 October 20, 2012 Bruno Mars March 9, 2013 Justin Timberlake May 18, 2013 Ben Affleck Ben Affleck makes a cameo appearance reprising his role as Stefon's brother, David Zolefsky. Stefon's appearance in this episode marked his last as a recurring character. 39 February 1, 2014 Melissa McCarthy Stefon makes his first guest appearance along with Amy Poehler on Seth Meyers' final Weekend Update. 40 October 11, 2014 Bill Hader Second guest appearance and Hader's first as SNL host. Stefon reveals he is pregnant. February 15, 2015 SNL 40th Anniversary SpecialAppeared alongside Edward Norton, who was dressed as Stefon and doing an impression of him, as well as Seth Meyers mentioning their unnamed children. 43 March 17, 2018 Bill HaderStefon co-creator John Mulaney appears as Stefon's lawyer, Shy.
Grady Wilson Kenan Thompson plays the Sanford and Son character Grady Wilson as the host of a series of instructional sex films.
Appearances Season Episode Host Notes 34 November 1, 2008 Ben Affleck "Grady Wilson's Put the Fire Back in your Marriage Techniques" 35 September 26, 2009 Megan Fox "Grady Wilson's Burning Up the Bedsheets" 35 January 16, 2010 Sigourney Weaver "Grady Wilson's Fifty and Freaky"; Weaver appears as a Dutch woman. 35 May 15, 2010 Alec Baldwin "Grady Wilson's Intimate & International"; Baldwin appears as a Greek man, Kostos. 36 January 8, 2011 Jim Carrey "Grady Wilson's Tantric and Tasty"; Carrey appears as the erotic shaman Leelicious.
The Vogelchecks Fred Armisen, Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader star in this sketch about a family that expresses affection, at the slightest provocation, with slobbery French kissing and other disturbingly intimate acts. In the sketch, another member of the family (usually played by the episode's host) brings home a new girlfriend/boyfriend to meet his parents (Armisen and Wiig) and brother Dwayne (Hader). The girlfriend is initially put off by the family's eager physical affection, but is won over by a heartfelt speech from Armisen.
Appearances Season Episode Host Notes 34 November 15, 2008 Paul Rudd Austin Vogelcheck (Rudd) brings his college roommate Kevin (Andy Samberg) home for a weekend with the Vogelcheck family. 35 December 19, 2009 James Franco Lonny Vogelcheck (Franco) brings his girlfriend Lindsey (Abby Elliott) home for Christmas. Grandpa Josef (Will Forte) and Grandma Vogelcheck (Nasim Pedrad) also attend. This sketch originally appeared in the dress rehearsal for the December 12, 2009, episode hosted by Taylor Lautner, but was cut for the live broadcast. 35 March 6, 2010 Zach Galifianakis Ronny Vogelcheck (Bobby Moynihan) brings his girlfriend Shelley (Jenny Slate) home for the funeral of Great-Grandpa Opel Vogelcheck (Will Forte), where she meets his family. Galifianakis appears as the priest, Father Yankovic. 36 December 11, 2010 Paul Rudd Austin returns with his girlfriend Amanda (Vanessa Bayer), and the Vogelchecks greet their Romanian relatives Aunt Elaine (Nasim Pedrad) and Uncle Vlad (Paul Brittain) for Christmas. 37 November 19, 2011 Jason Segel Jacob Vogelcheck (Segel) brings his girlfriend Lucy (Vanessa Bayer) home for Thanksgiving. Paul Rudd returns as Austin in the sketch.39 May 17, 2014 Andy Samberg Brecken Vogelcheck (Samberg) brings his boyfriend Matt (Taran Killam) to watch the football draft. Paul Rudd reprises his role and Maya Rudolph is a nurse to Grandma Vogelcheck (Kate McKinnon).
Dateline Bill Hader plays Dateline correspondent Keith Morrison hosting "Real-Life Crimes and Stories of Real People in Bad Situations", a series of short interviews with victims of pain and suffering. The sketch revolves around Morrison's sinister persona: during the interviews, Hader utters trite remarks, makes creepy faces and sounds, expresses disgust at awful things not happening, and admits he gets a creepy delight out of other people's suffering.
Appearances Season Episode Host Notes 34 November 22, 2008 Tim McGraw Morrison interviews a woman (Kristen Wiig) whose boyfriend was found dead in a car trunk; a couple (Jason Sudeikis and Casey Wilson) attacked by sharks; and a man (McGraw) whose wife murdered their neighbors. 34 March 14, 2009 Tracy Morgan Morrison interviews a man (Andy Samberg) who walked in on a convenience store robbery; a couple (Abby Elliott and Kenan Thompson) who had the roof cave in on their wedding; and a convicted murderer and cannibal (Morgan). 37 December 3, 2011 Steve Buscemi Morrison covers the 'Mystery of the Chopped-up Guy' wherein the man accused of chopping up the guy (Buscemi) admits he chopped up the guy immediately. Morrison then speaks to others involved in the case despite there being nothing to investigate.