Don Pardo

‘SNL’ Season 40: Darrell Hammond to Replace Don Pardo as Announcer
‘SNL’ Season 40: Darrell Hammond to Replace Don Pardo as Announcer
‘SNL’ Season 40: Darrell Hammond to Replace Don Pardo as Announcer
Of the many changes in store for the 40th season of 'SNL,' none would prove so heartbreaking as the loss of beloved announcer Don Pardo, who passed away earlier this year. No one could ever replace Pardo's distinct intonation announcing every 'SNL' installment, though the new voice of the sketch comedy series will at least be a familiar one, as distinguished alum Darrell Hammond takes the mic.