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'SNL' Announcer Don Pardo Doing OK After Suffering Broken Hip

11:24 AM PST 3/4/2013 by Erin Carlson
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The 95-year-old longtime voice of "Saturday Night Live" was forced to miss the March 2 show because of his health problems.

Saturday Night Live announcer Don Pardo is doing fine and remains with the show after suffering a broken hip, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.

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Pardo, 95, was forced to skip the Kevin Hart-hosted show this past Saturday because of his health issues, TMZ reported.

Pardo has intro-ed the NBC comedy stalwart since its premiere in 1975 for all seasons but one, from 1981-1982.

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