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Dana Carvey didn't want Robin Williams to appear in his "Church Lady" sketch on SNL due to concerns about overshadowing his character.
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Carvey's "Church Lady" character, Enid Strict, debuted in 1986 and continued to be a part of SNL for years.
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The sketch involved the Church Lady hosting a talk show to satirize and call out celebrities.
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Williams, a close friend of Carvey, expressed interest in joining the sketch, but Carvey declined.
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Carvey wanted to protect the authenticity of his character and avoid being overshadowed by Williams' energetic presence.
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Despite the decision, Carvey and Williams remained friends and supported each other's work.