Reminds me of the Land Shark from the original Not Ready For Prime Time Players on Original Saturday Night Live:
The Season 1, Episode 4 skit, titled "Jaws II," featured the "Land Shark," a cunning urban predator (
voiced by Chevy Chase). As narrated by John Belushi (
playing the Matt Hooper character from Jaws)
"...
the Land Shark is considered the cleverest of all sharks. Unlike the great white shark, which tends to inhabit the waters and harbors of recreational beach areas, the Land Shark may strike at any place, anytime. It is capable of disguising its voice, and generally preys on young, single women."
The skit showed the Land Shark attacking several people by knocking on their doors and pretending to be repairmen, door-to-door salesmen, and the like. Once the victim opened their door, the Land Shark would swoop in for the kill. The skit is typified by the following exchange:
[
Scene: A New York apartment. Someone knocks on the door.]
Woman: [
not opening the door] Yes?
Voice: (
mumbling) Mrs. Arlsburgerhhh?
Woman: What?
Voice: (
mumbling) Mrs. Johannesburrrr?
Woman: Who is it?
Voice: [
pause] Flowers.
Woman: Flowers for whom?
Voice: [
long pause] Plumber, ma'am.
Woman: I don't need a plumber. You're that clever shark, aren't you?
Voice: [
pause] Candygram.
Woman: Candygram, my foot. You get out of here before I call the police. You're the shark, and you know it.
Voice: Wait. I-I'm only a dolphin, ma'am.
Woman: A dolphin? Well...okay. [
opens door]
[
Huge latex and foam-rubber shark head lunges through open door, chomps down on woman's head, and drags her out of the apartment, all while the Jaws attack music is playing.]
The "Land Shark attack" scenes are intermixed with other scenes directly spoofing Jaws, featuring Dan Aykroyd as Chief Brody and John Belushi playing Matt Hooper. The character returned in later episodes using the original cast, but then was not used for many years.
Season 1, Episode 6
Titled "Jaws III". The attacked women were played by Laraine Newman, Jane Curtin, Gilda Radner, and guest host Lily Tomlin. The shark also eats Brody (
Dan Aykroyd) and announcer Don Pardo (
offscreen).
Season 1, Episode 23
In the opening monologue with guest host Louise Lasser, the Land Shark tries to lure Lasser out of her dressing room.
Season 2, Episode 6
Titled "Trick-or-Treating Land Shark". Having lured Gilda Radner out by claiming to be with UNICEF, the shark attacks her, then pops his head back in, opening its mouth to reveal Chevy Chase and announces "Live from New York, it's Saturday Night!" (
the cold opening).
Season 2, Episode 22
Titled "Lucky Lindy," the shark meets aviator Charles Lindbergh, played by Buck Henry, on a transatlantic flight. Since Chase left the show after this season, the character did not return as a regular.
Season 3, Episode 11
Titled "No Funny Ending". The final sketch of the show; various sketch endings are attempted. Chevy Chase is guest star for the show.
Season 3, Episode 19
Twice in the episode, host Richard Dreyfuss hears the "Jaws" theme. During the closing credits, Richard is attacked by the shark.
Season 27, Episode 2
During "Weekend Update", as Jimmy Fallon introduces a segment about that year's spate of shark attacks, the Land Shark knocks at the door to the newsroom, then attacks Tina Fey. As Fallon closes the show with "I'm Jimmy Fallon", Chase turns to the camera, and replies, "And I'm not. Good night, and have a pleasant tomorrow".
