*Fun Fact:* Mary Katherine Gallagher was not invented by a team of SNL writers. Molly was performing as Mary Katherine, Sally O’Malley & other original characters long before she was on SNL. I’ve been listening to the audio version of Molly Shannon’s new memoir, “Hello Molly!” (Narrated by her) & I have to say that if you can, *get her book.* Personally I recommend the audio version because I think it’s so much funnier when read by her. It sounds cliche but it’s a very inspiring, uplifting book (despite some truly sad parts) and it made me laugh & cry. *I can’t recommend it enough!* 😉

You can tell Molly is really committed by all the bruises she has. I think she is one of the best physical comedians that has ever been on SNL... Up there with Farley. Mary Katherine Gallagher kills me.

The entire sketch is golden… Not to mention Will Ferrell’s “message in a Bottle” opening . Still gets me….

There’s a great story in her book about this. They almost cut it and never rehearsed it…so she went out and killed it knowing it was her only shot.

For all the tragedy she faced in her life when young, she still has the ability to make others laugh out loud. Just love her.

She brought that Chris Farley physical energy/ comedy to every scene.

This came out when I was in high school and my best friend and I tried to recreate this nearly every day in the halls....at a Mennonite high school. Good times!

this was the first ever MKG sketch. molly fought so hard to get it on the show. it was originally slated for near the end,but she killed it in dress rehearsal and it got moved to the top of the show. it shows what can happen when you really throw yourself into your work.

I can't figure out which was more incredible, that she never seriously hurt herself doing these sketches, or that her glasses never fell off doing these sketches.

Gabriel is a pro. Didn't crack a smile or even hesitate. That's one Irish heavy parish- Patrick Connolly, Mary Katherine Gallagher, Sean O'Reilly.... Jayzus, Meery and Juseph!!

I don't know how Gabriel Byrne kept a straight face throughout this sketch. She was so committed and believable.

The way she slides that last chair off stage as she backs away kills me every time

"CONTROL YOURSELF FOR GOD SAKE WOMAN!" lolol

Molly Shannon plays a precocious teen girl so well. Mary Catherine Gallagher is such a great character. Mary's over-the-top trembling during her monologue is hilarious!

How Gabriel Byrne keeps a straight face in this, I just don't understand. Shows what a great actor he is.

She truly is a superstar! So funny and original. She really did make the very best of a difficult childhood. You just want to tell her thank you, Molly for your work as an entertainer.

That monologue appears NOWHERE in either Betty Broderick TV movie...not the original ‘Betty Broderick: A Woman Scorned’ nor in the 1994 sequel ‘Betty Broderick: Her Final Fury’...very creative and dramatic tho 😂😂😂

I’m reading her memoir, “Hello, Molly!” now, and it’s great.

Man, the bruises she gave herself twice a Saturday for years! Now that…… is a SUPERSTAR!

Mary Katherine walked so Tina Belcher could run

Great to see Gabriel Byrne in SNL!

I don't know how old this is but it has me cracking up. truly genius.

Omg this one of the BEST characters on SNL!! I love the undies she’s wears with the damn skirt, hilarious 😂🤣

You can always tell someone has talent at SNL when they can convince you of being a child and make you laugh.

Did anyone else think that would have hurt, falling into the chairs? Haha

Physical comedy at its best!

Just happened upon this and glad I did. Her delivery , posture , tone of voice , manerisms, and ENERGY are straightforward, pure, bottomless, bizarre sincerity, and so wide reaching . Is there anyone that cannot relate to one part of this character? I hope not.

That poor thing is covered in bruises! She’s so amazing, and it’s sad we didn’t get to see more of her over the years! She’s a lot like Lucille Ball in that her comedy is so natural & physical! What a treat to see Gabriel Byrne doing comedy! Even at 64, he is still one of my very few celebrity crushes (Plus Kevin Costner & Bill Paxton)!

The OG skit! We had this episode on VHS and watched it all the time.

I love the way Mary Katherine sings just like she did on the movie Superstar.

This is the one of the best characters of SNL. Thanks for laughs you have given for so many years!!!

There needs to be more Mary Katherine Gallagher skits...omg she's too gooooooood

I don't know why I always end up coming back to watch this one

Molly Shannon does not get enough credit for being a badass at slapstick…..A+++++++++

This woman...is a genius!!! ❤❤❤ this is one of the funniest characters that's ever graced our TV screens 😂😂. 😂😂😂 she deserved the movie Superstar

Literally one bar of Will singing Message in a Bottle and is all I need to hear lol!

Molly Shannon act so well omggggggg

"Sending out a message in a bottle.....by The Policemen."

Interesting, that she's not doing monologue from "Betty Broderick Story", she just says whats going on in last scene (with own words)

"sending out a message in a bottle" lololol

I always had a humongous crush on Gabriel Byrne! Meeeeow!😻

This was the first appearance of MKG on SNL but she invented the character while a student at NYU

She is brilliant.

Man she really sacrificed herself for this! Falling into those chairs had to hurt!

Thank you KZfaq! Searched for these sketches on DVDs with no luck. Next to her Christmas skit with Whitney Houston, this is my favorite. Thanks for the laughs Mary Katherine Gallagher!

Gabriel Byrne every Irish person ever !!! Would ya ever control yourself there ! Good girl lol !!! Brilliant !!

She is soooo funny, this Mary Katherine Gallagher character is hilarious!

One of the greatest characters of all time.

i don’t know how Gabriel can stay in character. 😂😂😂😂

What a performance.

Love Gabriel Byrne

Molly is the BEST ♥️♥️♥️ these were some of the best years of SNL 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Welcome back as host to SNL, Molly Shannon!!! Aka ‘Superstar’

She is awesome. The total commitment to that performance is inspiring.

This is creative and art! back when SNL didnt have an agenda and just worried about making people laugh.

thing is, you really believe it, that's how good Molly is

she's hilarious.loved her!

i know she´s weird but i can´t stop looking at her, she makes me laugh and i dont know why, ok its because she´s crazy

Mary Katharine Gallagher is GORGEOUS. Well this Englishman fancies her💝

I guess Mary Katherine had a lot of bruises later after those chairs...😅😅😅

This absolutely kills me....so freakin funny~

“Sometimes when I get nervous I stick my hands under my arms and then I smell fingers like that”. -Molly Shannon aka ‘SUPERSTAR’

Never see comedies like this again. SNL is unwatchable today. These skits are priceless!!! 🤣♥️💫

So fun watching this after reading an advance copy of Molly Shannon's book!

Excellently played! Hilarious XD

She knows how to make an entrance! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Listening to her talk about her life on Howard Stern, my fave..appreciate your candor Molly!!! Thanks..so important to talk about NOT being closeted in the USA.

Her favorite made for tv movie

Molly is the most talented cast member of all time on SNL.

Howard Stern brought me here

This is like watching myself as a kid 😂

lmaoooo the way she repeats words i can’t😂😂

Thank you, Matthew Scott

SUPERSTAR!!!

I love how Irish actors go full on leprachaun diddly dee for Americans 🤣🤣🤣

i hope she didnt sustain any injury while being in this character

Well the priest is hot...

"The Sun Bearly Rises" I love it.

That is actually quite brilliant skit

MY FAVORITE VIDEO i watch it ALL THE TIME!

According to Molly’s book, THIS is Mary Katherine’s debut episode!

What a great time this was for SNL.

genius. laugh so hard every time i see her as this character

It’s weird seeing SNL cast not read off cue cards or just give the same joke three times in a row.

She's freaking amazing!!! 😂

I remember really liking SuperStar as a kid bc of this character, I only read recently that the movie bombed. I guess it’s just nostalgia.

Love MKG. Lorne Michaels/SNL can kick rocks.

That exit 😂😂😂

Lol Crazy ass woman lol 😂! Totally one of my favorites on SNL lol 😂.

Molly's book was exceptional

I forgot how funny this characters is. "Monologue!" 🤣

She lives in a motorized wheelchair.

I would of liked to see her play Betty in Dirty John 2 😂

Control ur self control ur self lol

Love them both 💕 she is so talented and Gabriel ...he doesn't need introduction.Please read Molly biography..

I just found her book at a book sale I’m so happy I found it reading now

I worked with someone like this, once. Only they were picking scabs off their face and eating them. Sadly I couldn't deal with it and asked to be moved to a different station

Listing to her bio, "Hello Molly!" It's awesome! Love Molly soooo much!!

Who in the world could think to NOT put this into one of the episodes nor even think to not even do anything she did! I need to see Mary Catherine again!

That girl is great!!!