A cast member from 1982 to 1985, Gary Kroeger was a versatile utility player during a rebuilding phase for the show. He provided impressions of Donny Osmond and Walter Mondale. He was also known for playing dentist Dr. Needleman in a running sketch. Kroeger was a reliable and energetic performer in the ensemble. After SNL, he had a career in television, hosting game shows and appearing in series. He later moved back to his home state of Iowa and became involved in local business and politics.