Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_95 ( nominated_for VARCHAR, category VARCHAR, year VARCHAR, award VARCHAR )

### Question ###
Name what was nominated in years before 2002 for most popular comedy performer at the national television awards

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT nominated_for FROM table_name_95 WHERE year < 2002 AND award = "national television awards" AND category = "most popular comedy performer"