Gilda Radner Biography

- Before Sparkle, Gilda had a Yorkshire Terrier named Snuffy.

- Gilda's famous character, Emily Litella, was based on her hard of hearing nanny, Dibby.

- 'Rocky' was one of Gilda's favorite movies.

- Gilda was a chewing gum and red candy fanatic.

- Gilda's fantasy was to have children and live on a farm.

- Since childhood, Gilda believed that saying "Bunny Bunny" on the first day of every month would give her good luck.

- Tuna fish was one of Gilda's favourite foods.

- Gilda had plans of naming her first daughter Lily.

- Gilda was the first person chosen for "Saturday Night Live".

- She was named after Rita Hayworth's movie, 'Gilda'.

- While the Saturday Night Live concept was being created, Gilda had the opportunity to do a talk variety show in Canada with a more promising and secure future. She almost didn't do 'Saturday Night Live'.