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 1984–1985 Recurring Saturday Night Live characters and sketches introduced 1984–1985 The following is a list of recurring "Saturday Night Live" characters and sketches introduced between October 6, 1984, and April 13, 1985, the tenth season of "SNL". Martin Short played a hyperactive nerd. Ed originally appeared as a recurring character in the Canadian series, "SCTV". Debuted on SNL October 6, 1984. A Rich Hall sketch. A Martin Short character, Lawrence was awkward and child-like. Lawrence also originally appeared in the Canadian series "SCTV", as a contestant in the game show parody "Half-Wits". Debuted on SNL October 6, 1984. Goldman was a