A talented singer and actress, Christine Ebersole was a cast member during the 1981-82 season. She was known for her strong vocal performances in musical sketches and for briefly co-anchoring ‘Saturday Night News’ with Brian Doyle-Murray. Her theatrical background brought a different kind of polish to the show. After her single season, Ebersole went on to have a spectacular career on Broadway. She has won two Tony Awards for Best Actress in a Musical, for her roles in 42nd Street and Grey Gardens, cementing her status as a true Broadway legend. Her time at SNL was an early stop for a performer destined for the stage.