Fictional detectives Dupin. Later, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes became the most famous example and remains so to this day. The detectives are often accompanied by a Dr. Watson-like assistant or narrator. However, in several of her novels where he appears, Agatha Christie gives reference to Hercule Poirot being the greatest detective in all the world. Fictional detectives generally fit one of four archetypes: Notable fictional detectives and their creators include: Fictional detectives Fictional detectives are characters in detective fiction. These characters have long been a staple of detective mystery crime fiction, particularly in detective novels and short stories. Much of
Recurring Saturday Night Live characters and sketches introduced 1979–1980 It appears to have been an offshoot of Gilda Radner's "Granny" character, which had appeared in a sketch called "The Shah's Final Days" during the previous season. Ricker, portrayed by Harry Shearer, succeeded Chico Escuela as "Weekend Update's" sports commentator. He was prone to speaking very fast and in a gruff voice. Debuted January 26, 1980. A Jane Curtin sketch. Debuted April 5, 1980. Recurring Saturday Night Live characters and sketches introduced 1979–1980 The following is a list of recurring "Saturday Night Live" characters and sketches introduced between October 13, 1979, and May 24, 1980, the fifth season of "SNL".