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 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 sketch. Debuted October 14, 1978. Debuted October 14, 1978. This sketch satirised the trend of suburban shopping malls sucking the life out of American city centres. A talk show sendup where feminist Connie Carson (Gilda Radner) speaks with professional women about their careers. Debuted October 21, 1978. A Buck Henry sketch; made two appearances in season 4 and one in season