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Who recommended John Belushi to Saturday Night Live (SNL) creator Lorne Michaels?

  • Chevy Chase and Michael O'Donoghue

  • Bill Murray and Gilda Radner

  • Dana Carvey and Eddie Murphy

  • Steve Martin and Paul Simon

Answer

Chevy Chase and Michael O'Donoghue recommended John Belushi to Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels. This was after Belushi had performed with O'Donoghue on the stage of The Second City. He joined the cast of SNL in 1975 and quickly became a fan favorite for his over-the-top performances and wild antics.
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