Beatts Fred Garvin character, played by Dan Aykroyd served the needs of the ladies of
the Quad Cities, courtesy of the fictitious Great Lakes Feed and Grain Company.
Margot Kidder expertly plays straight man to Aykroyd s awkward yet lovable man of the evening sent to her hotel room, just like they would do for male executives in town on business. Margot is surprised, but accepts the offer of companionship.
What follows can only be described as peak classic SNL comedy, improv and social commentary that put Saturday Night Live at the top of comedy shows. Why Anne Beatts wrote the character sketch taking place in The Quad Cities may be lost to time, especially with her passing.
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