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Dana Carvey revives Church Lady for SNL segment on Wicked and pop culture

nbcnews.com — December 8, 2024 at 05:01 PM UTC

Dana Carvey returned to "Saturday Night Live" on December 7, reviving his famous character, the Church Lady, for a "Church Chat" segment. This marked his first appearance since portraying President Joe Biden earlier in the season. During the cold open, Carvey humorously addressed current topics, including the new "Wicked" film and pop culture figures like Sabrina Carpenter. He made playful comments about the film's differences from "The Wizard of Oz" and referenced Carpenter's influence on young fans. The sketch featured guest appearances from Sarah Sherman, David Spade, and Marcello Hernández. Carvey's return highlighted his iconic "Church Chat" style, which includes memorable catchphrases and satirical commentary on societal issues.

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