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Tyler (The Californians)
Played by Taran Killam
Tyler is a character in Saturday Night Live’s The Californians, played by Taran Killam. He unexpectedly returns to a Thanksgiving gathering after the others believed he died in a small-plane crash. His return is followed by another…
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Tyler is a character in Saturday Night Live’s The Californians, played by Taran Killam. He unexpectedly returns to a Thanksgiving gathering after the others believed he died in a small-plane crash. His return is followed by another dramatic revelation, before Stuart reminds him that he is going to be an uncle.
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Devin (The Californians)Played by Bill Hader1 sketch
Glenn (The Californians)Played by Tim Robinson1 sketch
Rosa (The Californians)Played by Vanessa Bayer1 sketch
Stuart (The Californians)Played by Fred Armisen1 sketch
Trey (The Californians)Played by Kenan Thompson1 sketch
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