Kathie Lee Gifford on Saturday Night Live
Kathie Lee Gifford has appeared on Saturday Night Live multiple times, both as a co-host of the "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" segment and as a guest host. Her warm, conversational style made her a familiar face during the late 1980s and 1990s.
Hosting and Recurring Appearances
Gifford co-hosted the show's opening and "Weekend Update" segments alongside anchors like Bill Murray and later joined musical performances. She is credited with helping bridge daytime television audiences to SNL during a period of high ratings.
Legacy and Continued SNL Presence
Decades after her regular hosting run, Gifford continues to be referenced in SNL retrospectives and has made guest appearances in later seasons. Her work on the show remains a key part of her broader television career.
For more background on her television career, see Kathie Lee Gifford biography.
