Dana Carvey, an accomplished impressionist and actor, emerged as one of the standout talents on "Saturday Night Live" in the late 1980s, earning acclaim for his adept mimicry and original character creations. He had a knack for portraying know-it-alls, from real-life figures like the bombastic Robin Leach and the lecturing George Bush, to his own characters such as the boisterous bodybuilder Hans and the self-righteous "Church Lady." Carvey once remarked, "That's what the real fun of playing these characters is. It's making fun of those people who really feel they have the truth and the answers for everybody. Self-righteous, arrogant, 'I'm superior to you' people drive me nuts." His repertoire even included an imitation of fellow "Saturday Night Live" co-star Dennis Miller, as well as Andy Rooney, delivering quirky observations with his signature tongue-in-cheek humor. Born in Missoula, Montana, Carvey grew up in San Carlos, California. He began his career in stand-up comedy in San Francisco in 1978, eventually landing small acting roles. Among these was a part as a waiter in "This is Spinal Tap" and playing Mickey Rooney's grandson in "One of the Boys." Despite the backing of Lucille Ball, a sitcom pilot called "Whacked Out," in which he co-starred with Desi Arnaz Jr., never got picked up. In 1983, Carvey married, and a few years later, he garnered recognition for his role as a likable probation officer in "Tough Guys," starring alongside Kirk Douglas and Burt Lancaster. On "Saturday Night Live," Carvey's mild demeanor allowed him to craft satire that was both broad and subtle. Jay Leno once praised Carvey's style, noting his blend of slapstick humor and nuanced wit. Among his most notable performances were his portrayals of George Bush and The Church Lady. Carvey depicted Bush as a man of restless hand movements, capturing his essence with a "cross between Mister Rogers and John Wayne's cadence," and coined the memorable catchphrase "it wouldn't be prudent." The Church Lady, based on a figure from Carvey's family church experiences, was characterized by her tense half-smile and a fervent sense of propriety. As the host of "Church Chat," she skewered guests with dry humor and biting sarcasm. One memorable moment involved a playful reproach of Rob Lowe amid a scandal, exclaiming, "Get out of his buttocks, Satan!" Her catchphrase, "Isn't that special?" became iconic, marking Carvey as a particularly "special" member of the "Saturday Night Live" ensemble.