It’s one of the most surreal bits of SNL trivia: a young Robert Downey Jr. was a cast member on the 1985-86 season. In a cast full of ringers, the future Iron Man struggled to find his comedic footing. He was known for playing slick, yuppie-type characters, but he never created a signature recurring bit. The fit was awkward, and he was not brought back. Of course, this turned out to be a minor bump in the road for RDJ. He went on to become one of the biggest movie stars in the world, overcoming personal struggles to achieve critical and commercial success, culminating in an Academy Award. His SNL year remains a fascinating ‘what if?’