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Darrell Hammond Will Replace the Late Don Pardo as SNL Announcer

September 18, 2014
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(via Deadline)

Weeks ago, Saturday Night Live lost its legendary announcer Don Pardo when he passed away at the age of 96.

To replace him, former SNL cast member Darrell Hammond has been appointed to the position. If you watched Hammond’s time at SNL at all, you know this is a perfect replacement.

R.I.P. SNL Announcer Don Pardo, 1918-2014

August 19, 2014
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Yesterday, the one and only announced of Saturday Night Live, Don Pardo, passed away at the age of 96.

It really won’t be the same on SNL when we won’t hear the magnificent voice of Pardo calling out the names for an episode.

Here are SNL cast members offering their thoughts on his passing.

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