Parody is one of the genres that is the most difficult to do properly, let alone achieve that rare feat of being as good as or better than the object of said parody. Though the parody film seems to have entered one of its periodic moments of dormancy, it’s worth looking back at some of the most notable examples of the genre to appreciate it in all of its irreverent glory.
From 1986 to 1994, Phil Hartman was the most versatile cast member on "Saturday Night Live," which meant he was the busiest, too. Frequently taking on five or six characters a show, Hartman shined as both a featured and supporting player.