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Land Shark

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Land Shark is a recurring Saturday Night Live sketch that debuted in the first season in 1975. It parodies the film Jaws, substituting the aquatic predator with a costumed shark that visits Manhattan apartments, using various disguises and pretexts to convince residents to open their doors. The sketch was primarily performed by Chevy Chase during his tenure on the show.

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What movie does the Saturday Night Live Land Shark sketch parody?

The Land Shark sketch parodies the 1975 blockbuster film Jaws, substituting the aquatic predator with a costumed shark. The recurring sketch debuted on Saturday Night Live during its first season in 1975.

When did the Land Shark sketch first appear on SNL?

The Land Shark debuted in the first season of Saturday Night Live in 1975. It features a costumed shark visiting Manhattan apartments and using various pretexts to convince residents to open their doors.

How does the Land Shark trick people in the SNL sketch?

The costumed shark uses various disguises and pretexts, such as claiming to be a plumber or delivering a candygram, to convince Manhattan apartment residents to open their doors. The sketch is a comedic parody of the movie Jaws that debuted on Saturday Night Live in 1975.

Where does the Land Shark sketch take place?

The sketch takes place in Manhattan apartments, where the costumed shark attempts to trick residents into opening their doors. It originally aired on Saturday Night Live in 1975 as a parody of the movie Jaws.

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