Was Gilda Radner the telephone operator on Saturday Night Live?

No, Gilda Radner was not the telephone operator on Saturday Night Live. She was one of the original cast members and is best known for her iconic characters like Roseanne Roseannadanna and Emily Litella. The telephone operator character, played by Laraine Newman, was part of a recurring sketch on the show. Radner's contributions were pivotal in defining the show's early success.