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 1978–1979 set. Candy Slice was based loosely on punk rock pioneer Patti Smith. A Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Jane Curtin and Gilda Radner sketch. Debuted December 16, 1978. A Michael Palin sketch. Debuted January 27, 1979. A Bill Murray sketch. Debuted February 17, 1979. A Gilda Radner character, who appeared in three sketches over seasons 4 and 5. Debuted May 19, 1979. Recurring Saturday Night Live characters and sketches introduced 1978–1979 The following is a list of recurring "Saturday Night Live" characters and sketches introduced between October 7, 1978, and May 26, 1979, the fourth season of "SNL". A Bill Murray