Today in Television History (May 1st, 2004): Debbie Downer Makes Her First Appearance on Saturday Night Live!

On May 1st, 2004, Rachel Dratch made her first appearance as "Debbie Downer" on Saturday Night Live. Appearing with guest host Lindsey Lohan, Dratch played a pessimistic member of the fictional McKusick family - which was comprised of other iconic comics and actors such as Jimmy Fallon, Lindsey Lohan, Amy Poehler, Fred Armisen, and Horatio Sanz - who were enjoying a family meal in Walt Disney World. During the original sketch, every actor famously broke character and began to laugh as the "wah-wah" sound effect used was unexpected to the cast.

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