Two certain criteria need to be met: 1) no cast members before 1990, because I didn't watch the show before that time, and 2) no members of the current cast.
Adam Sandler (1991-95)Sandler was a big part of the glory years of the show, along with the likes of Farley, Schneider, Spade, Hartman, et al.
My personal favourite Sandler character was Opera Man (pictured above). More than anyone else during the early 90's, Sandler seemed to have the best chemistry with Weekend Update anchor Kevin Nealon, who didn't make this list, but was great nonetheless.
Sandler also had an amazing connection with Chris Farley, and some of his best work on SNL was done with Chris by his side. Schmitt's Gay, the gay beer ad is the first thing that comes to mind. Google and YouTube are your friend.
Another lesser-remembered but favourite skit of mine was Sandler's "The Denise Show", which simply featured him, a couch, and a picture of his ex Denise, who recently dumped him. He just spends the entire bit moaning and groaning about her and wondering who she is making out with now.
Throw in the "Gap Girls", his Thanksgiving and Hanukkah songs, and Sandler is one of the first names you remember when even thinking about the show.
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