“ Gilda, we miss you.
”
—Steve Martin in the monologue of the season finale, the day of Gilda Radner's death
Season 14 premiered on October 8, 1988 with host Tom Hanks and musical guest, Keith Richards. Midseason, Mike Myers and Ben Stiller were hired as featured players. While Mike had quick success with Dieter and Wayne's World, Ben Stiller clashed with executive producer Lorne Michaels, due to a contrast in differences. The season finale with host Steve Martin included a tribute to original cast member Gilda Radner, who passed away earlier that day.
Cast[]
Repertory[]
 Dana Carvey |
 Nora Dunn |
 Phil Hartman |
 Jan Hooks |
 Victoria Jackson |
 Jon Lovitz |
 Dennis Miller |
 Kevin Nealon |
Featured[]
 A. Whitney Brown |
 Al Franken |
 Mike Myers |
 Ben Stiller |
Changes[]
- Mike Myers: hired January 21
- Ben Stiller: Hired March 25; left April 22
Births[]
- James Austin Johnson (July 19, 1989)
Deaths[]
Opening montage[]
S14
This opening montage would be used through season 15.
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| Preceded by: Season 13 |
Season 14 (1988— 1989) |
Followed by: Season 15 |
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