12 times ‘Saturday Night Live’ made a cultural bang over the past 50 years
NEW YORK (AP) — “Saturday Night Live” was built with a cast of young no-names performing countercultural comedy. Fifty years later, it is firmly part of the culture, dictating mainstream comedy instead of throwing spitballs from the margins.
30 things to know about ‘Saturday Night Live’ ahead of the 50th anniversary special
Thirty thoughts on “Saturday Night Live” are too few. There’s too much lore, too many feelings, too much to celebrate and far too much to complain about. Yet like “SNL” itself, tasked weekly with delivering more than it can accomplish in 90 minutes,
'Saturday Night Live' Stars Name Their Favorite Sketches and Reflect on Show's Legacy
Legions of comedic talent have paraded through NBC’s Studio 8H, whether as cast members, writers or hosts of “Saturday Night Live.”
The Secret to Longevity, According to Saturday Night Live
Live nears its official 50th anniversary, the pageantry and buildup around the big event has reminded me of something fairly unfunny: a royal jubilee. It’s fascinating to consider how an anarchic weekly comedy show has developed the backstage air of a British royal drama,
A 50-year history of Boston on ‘Saturday Night Live’
Since the beginning of "Saturday Night Live," Boston has been part of the SNL fabric, from the Boston teens to its athletes and politicians.
Live From This Italian Restaurant, It’s ‘Saturday Night’!
For decades, the ‘Saturday Night Live’ creator Lorne Michaels has been wining and dining celebrity hosts and staff members on Tuesdays at the unassuming Midtown restaurant Lattanzi.
SNL 50: A Celebration Of Endless Iconic Moments
Chevy Chase, Eddie Murphy, Gilda Radner (1946 - 1989), Bill Murray; and bottom Jane Curtain, Dan Aykroyd, Laraine Newman, ...
The 50 best 'SNL' sketches of all time: More than just 'Cowbell'
What are the best 'Saturday Night Live' sketches of all time? We rank the top 50, from "More Cowbell" to "Celebrity Jeopardy!" ...
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‘SNL’ First Episode from 1975 to Re-Air on NBC Ahead of 50th Anniversary Special
On Feb. 15, NBC will re-air the first-ever episode of “Saturday Night Live.” The telecast comes ... Time Players and included Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Chevy Chase, Jane Curtin, Garrett ...
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‘SNL’ season 50 schedule: Is ‘Saturday Night Live’ new tonight?
SNL’s premiere episode first aired on October 11, 1975. George Carlin hosted with musical guests Billy Preston and Janice Ian, and the cast members included Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi ...
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NBC Will Re-Air the First ‘SNL’ Ahead of 50th Anniversary Special
The first SNL, which aired on Oct. 11, 1975, was hosted by George Carlin and featured musical performances from Billy Preston and Janice Ian along with sketches by the show’s original cast: Dan ...
At 50, 'Saturday Night Live' Celebrates Its Past as a Comedy Icon — and Wonders About Its Future
In a feast of special programming, NBC is celebrating the 50th anniversary of “Saturday Night Live” this weekend ...