Robin Duke

Robin Duke

From Laugh Tracks Legends of Comedy with Randy and Steve by Randy Hodgins and Steve McLellan

June 16, 2026 · 4 min · Episode 313

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Robin Duke, a notable figure in Canadian comedy known for her work on SCTV and SNL.

This time out we meet the only woman to be a cast member of both SCTV and SNL -- and no, it's not Catherine O'Hara. Say hello to Robin Duke, another product of the stellar Canadian comedy scene. A veteran of Second City Toronto, Robin was there when SCTV was launched in the mid-1970s as a recurring cast member, moving up to the full cast in season three. Lorne Michaels had convinced Catherine O'Hara to join SNL, but a week iwas enough for Catherine to decide that SCTV was more her style. Enter Robin, who stayed with the cast until a major shakeup in 1984. At SNL Robin created a number of standout characters (Wendy Whiner anyone?) and after the show she took her talents into film and television, as well as an all-female, all-Canadian comedy troupe. With trademark Canadian modesty the group was named "Women Fully Clothed" and they have toured all over the world. And in a nice full circle moment, in 2016 Robin joined fellow SCTV cast members Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara in the hit CBC show Schitt's Creek. As always, find extra clips below and thanks for sharing our shows! Want more Robin Duke? While at SNL, Robin played many characters -- none more memorable (at least in the…

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Hosts: Randy Hodgins, Steve McLellan

Guest: Robin Duke

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Organizations: SCTV, SNL, Second City Toronto, Women Fully Clothed, CBC

Books & works: Schitt's Creek

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