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Try though they might, these "Saturday Night Live" cast members just couldn't make things work. For this list, we’re going to be ranking the "SNL" players that really weren’t ready for primetime. Or late-night, for that matter. Our list includes Randy Quaid, Janeane Garofalo, Jim Belushi, Rob Riggle, and more! Who do you think should’ve stayed away from “Saturday Night Live?”

Can you write them all out?

Can you write them all out?


20. Jenny Slate (https://web.archive.org/web/20190706212120/https://www.vulture.com/2011/11/saturday-nights-children-jenny-slate-2009-2010.html) (2009-10)
19. Chris Elliott (https://web.archive.org/web/20200921122239/https://www.vulture.com/2012/08/saturday-nights-children-chris-elliott-1994-1995.html) (1994-95)
18. Janeane Garofalo (https://web.archive.org/web/20190706201044/https://www.vulture.com/2012/02/saturday-nights-children-janeane-garofalo-1994-1995.html) (1994-95)
17. Michael O'Donoghue (https://web.archive.org/web/20190706193608/https://www.vulture.com/2014/11/saturday-nights-children-michael-odonoghue-1975.html) (1975)
16. Brad Hall (1982-84)
15. Anthony Michael Hall (https://web.archive.org/web/20180809173446/https://www.vulture.com/2011/08/saturday-nights-children-anthony-michael-hall-1985-1986.html) (1985-86)
14. Damon Wayans (1985-86)
13. Brooks Wheelan (2013-14)
12. Charles Rocket (https://web.archive.org/web/20190707004514/https://www.vulture.com/2013/02/saturday-nights-children-charles-rocket-1980-1981.html) (1980-81)
11. Horatio Sanz (https://web.archive.org/web/20190706212848/https://www.vulture.com/2011/12/saturday-nights-children-horatio-sanz-1998-2006.html) (1998-2006)
10. Jim Belushi (https://web.archive.org/web/20190707011147/https://www.vulture.com/2013/04/saturday-nights-children-jim-belushi-1983-1985.html) (1983-85)
9. Tony Rosato (https://web.archive.org/web/20190527105136/https://www.vulture.com/2012/11/saturday-nights-children-tony-rosato-1981-1982.html) (1981-82)
8. Gilbert Gottfried (https://web.archive.org/web/20180612184414/https://www.vulture.com/2012/10/saturday-nights-children-gilbert-gottfried-1980-1981.html) (1980-81)
7. Rob Riggle (https://web.archive.org/web/20190706210622/https://www.vulture.com/2011/10/saturday-nights-children-rob-riggle-2004-2005.html) (2004-05)
6. Jay Mohr (https://web.archive.org/web/20190605170931/https://www.vulture.com/2012/10/saturday-nights-children-jay-mohr-1993-1995.html)(1993-95)
5. Colin Quinn (https://web.archive.org/web/20190706212120/https://www.vulture.com/2011/11/saturday-nights-children-jenny-slate-2009-2010.html) (1996-2000)
4. Randy Quaid (https://web.archive.org/web/20190707004913/https://www.vulture.com/2013/02/saturday-nights-children-randy-quaid-1985-1986.html) (1985-86)
3. Jim Breuer (https://web.archive.org/web/20190706042026/https://www.vulture.com/2011/08/saturday-nights-children-jim-breuer-1995-1998.html) (1995-98)
2. Victoria Jackson (https://web.archive.org/web/20190706042353/https://www.vulture.com/2011/11/saturday-nights-children-victoria-jackson-1986-1992.html) (1986-92)
1. Robert Downey Jr. (https://web.archive.org/web/20180806090502/https://www.vulture.com/2012/02/saturday-nights-children-robert-downey-jr-1985-1986.html) (1985-86)

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Saturday Night Live has had its fair share of iconic cast members over the years, but not every comedian who graced its stage left a lasting impression. The top 20 worst SNL cast members struggled to connect with audiences, delivering forgettable performances and lackluster characters. While some had promising moments, their overall contributions to the show fell flat, often leaving viewers longing for the comedic brilliance that SNL is known for. These cast members failed to make a mark and are remembered more for their shortcomings than their humor.