Summary
- "Quiz Lady" is Will Ferrell's latest comedy movie and pays homage to his iconic "Saturday Night Live" role as Alex Trebek in the "Celebrity Jeopardy!" skits.
- The film features Ferrell as game show host Terry McTeer, who is inspired by the late Alex Trebek, and the first flashback scene takes place in 1996, the same year Ferrell first played Trebek on "SNL."
- Ferrell's role in "Quiz Lady" aligns perfectly with his role on "SNL," showcasing the influence and legacy of his iconic character in a humorous and nostalgic way.
Quiz Lady is Will Ferrell's newest comedy movie, and it secretly manages to pay off an iconic Saturday Night Live parody skit more than 27 years after it released. Will Ferrell is one of the most iconic comedic film actors of all time, with Quiz Lady being the latest entry in his filmography of incredibly popular comedy movies. Like many other comedians, however, Will Ferrell rose to stardom during his time on Saturday Night Live, with his Quiz Lady role secretly paying homage to his SNL origins.
Quiz Lady is a recently-released comedy film from Hulu starring Sandra Oh, Awkwafina, and Will Ferrell. The film follows quiz-show obsessed gambling addict Anne Yum and her sister Jenny as they attempt to pay off some incredible gambling debts after their dog is kidnapped. Luckily, Anne's proficiency at game shows may be her ticket to paying off her debts, leading to them creating a wild plan.
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Will Ferrell's Quiz Lady Role Pays Off His Alex Trebek Celebrity Jeopardy SNL Skit
In Quiz Lady, Will Ferrell plays game show host Terry McTeer, with his role in the film being heavily utilized in the marketing campaign. Ferrell's character is clearly inspired by Alex Trebek, the late television personality most famous for hosting Jeopardy from 1984 to 2020. While it might seem obvious to base a fictional game show host on Trebek, it actually perfectly pays off one of Will Ferrell's most iconic SNL skits.
Celebrity Jeopardy! was a recurring series of sketches during Will Ferrell's years on Saturday Night Live, with the skits featuring comedians doing impressions of celebrities while participating in a game of Jeopardy. While these sketches featured a rotating roster of cast , Will Ferrell was the most consistent one, with him playing the host Alex Trebek. Will Ferrell's role as Alex Trebek was one of his most influential characters during his SNL years, so it's nice to see this get paid off by having him play a game show host in Quiz Lady.
Quiz Lady's First Terry McTeer Appearance Ironically Aligns With Ferrell's First Alex Trebek SNL Skit
Ironically, Will Ferrell's Quiz Lady role actually perfectly aligns with his role as Alex Trebek on SNL's Celebrity Jeopardy!. In the film, the first flashback is to 1996, with it showing Will Ferrell's Terry McTeer on TV as host of the show "Can't Stop the Quiz." While the date may seemingly be of no importance, it actually doubles down on the movie's SNL homage.
As it turns out, the first time Will Ferrell ever played Alex Trebek on SNL was in 1996. The first Celebrity Jeopardy! sketch appeared in SNL's December 7, 1996 episode, debuting Ferrell's iconic role. Having the Quiz Lady scene take place in 1996 seems too good to be a coincidence, with it most likely being a nod towards SNL and doubling down on Quiz Lady's Will Ferrell homage.
