George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797.
Although he died 180 years before the debut of SNL, Washington has been mentioned or impersonated during the show's run.
Mentions and Portrayals[]
In 1985, Dennis Miller reported on Weekend Update the sad recent note of Washington's passing, in 1799. ("Weekend Update with Dennis Miller" from December 21, 1985)
A George Washington impersonator appeared in a commercial for Jack's Discount Emporium. He could not tell a lie, and hence told the Abraham Lincoln impersonator of his intention to to go to Jack's Warehouse Outlet Sale for the Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday White Sale. ("Jack's Discount Emporium" from January 18, 1986)
The young Richard Laymer studied George Washington and his actions during the Battle of Bunker Hill at St. Catherine's catholic school. He referred to Washington as George of the Jungle and Baron George von Washeimer. ("The Richmeister" from November 23, 1991)
In 1998, Colin Quinn reported on Weekend Update that Janet Allen wished to take a DNA test to prove she was descended from Washington and one of his slaves. Quinn also stated that Allen wished to receive as many portraits of her ancestor, in the form of dollar bills, as she can. ("Weekend Update with Colin Quinn" from November 21, 1998)
George Washington University Hospital was also named for him. ("A Message from the President of the United States" and "Weekend Update with Jimmy Fallon and Tina Fey" from March 10, 2001)
In Vincent Price's Thanksgiving Special, which would later air on TV Land's 1958 Variety Vault, Judy Garland clutched a portrait of George Washington, and referred to events in Paris with George. ("Variety Vault" from November 19, 2005)
Nate Bargatze played Washington in the sketch "Washington's Dream" on October 28, 2023 which he reprises in it's sequel on October 5, 2024.
| Preceded by: None |
President of the United States 1789-1797 |
Succeeded by: John Adams |