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 1996–1997 that would not be available in a pharmacy. The pharmacist (played by the guest host of the episode) was naturally skeptical of the legitimacy of the prescriptions. Subsequently, she appeared on "Weekend Update" as an "expert" and in situations where her impairment was particularly inappropriate. During the course of some of her appearances, it was mentioned that Ms. Reardon drove a school bus for a living. Appearances: Recurring Saturday Night Live characters and sketches introduced 1996–1997 The following is a list of recurring "Saturday Night Live" characters and sketches introduced between September 28, 1996, and May 17, 1997, the twenty-second