15 big stars you probably didn't know were once 'Saturday Night Live' cast members

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"Saturday Night Live" has made stars we can never forget: Bill Murray, Eddie Murphy, Adam Sandler.

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They're comedians who found their talents on the legendary NBC sketch show.

But it wasn't that way for everybody. Over the years, "SNL" has been notorious for quickly cycling through some cast members. Some even have horror stories about their time on the show.

These stars, however, made it out and found fame for their acting and comedy anyway.

Here are the most notable "SNL" cast members you probably didn't even know were on "SNL" (they all lasted for only one or two seasons):

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