Dana Carvey Selected as Comedic Talent for 2009 Gator Growl Show
Thursday, July 9, 2009 | General
SNL legend and popular stand-up comedian Dana Carvey has been selected to perform as the comedic talent for the 2009 Gator Growl show. For over 7 years, Dana Carvey was a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1986 to 1993. He has mastered multiple celebrity impersonations, and often would perform the ever popular SNL skit "The Church Lady."
Carvey was even offered the job of hosting the "Late Night" show on NBC, but turned the job down to Conan O' Brien for a career in the movie industry and as a stand-up comedian.
Carvey is also widely known for his role as Garth in the movie "Wayne's World."
Producer Matt Sloan said he is optimistic about the show and the opportunity to work with Dana Carvey. The Gator Growl staff feels that Dana Carvey's popularity will span a wide-range of audience members' preferences, appealing to both students and alumni as a well known comedian and SNL star. His family friendly stand up comedy is a perfect fit for the Gator Nation.
About Gator Growl
Gator Growl is in its 86th year at University of Florida. Hosted by Florida Blue Key, Gator Growl is produced by more than 500 student volunteers, making it the largest student-run pep rally in the world.
The event will take place on October 16, the eve before the Homecoming Game. Student tickets can be purchased at Gate 13 of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. General admission tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com after August 24, 2009 and at the University of Florida Box Office on the Reitz Union Colonnade.
For more information, visit gatorgrowl.org.
