The Kaufmann quiz: "SNL" and Chicago
This season, "Saturday Night Live" celebrates it's 50th anniversary. How well do you know Chicago's contributions and references from the show?
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What Chicago restaurant was "Olympia Cafe" based on in the John Belushi recurring sketch in the 1970s?
Correct answer: Billy Goat Tavern
What Chicago athlete starred in Stuart Smalley's "Daily Affirmation" sketch in 1991?
Correct answer: Michael Jordan
What "SNL" host and writer grew up in Lincoln Park?
Correct answer: John Mulaney
What "SNL" writer or performer did NOT grow up in the Western suburbs?
Correct answer: Nora Dunn
Which cast member played then-White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel?
Correct answer: Andy Samberg
What off-Loop comedy show produced two cast members for "SNL" in 1991?
Correct answer: "The Real Live Brady Bunch"
What Chicago musician has hosted AND been the musical guest on "SNL"?
Correct answer: Chance the Rapper
Which Chicago White Sox player appeared on "Weekend Update" after the 2005 World Series win?
Correct answer: Scott Podsednik
Which Chicago performer was once the head writer on the show?
Correct answer: Adam McKay
Which Illinois politician has NOT been satirized on "SNL"?
Correct answer: Judy Baar Topinka
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