Looking back at 50 years of "Saturday Night Live"
On October 11, 1975, people tuning into the debut of a late-night comedy show saw something unlike any TV variety extravaganza they'd ever seen. Today, "Saturday Night Live," produced by Lorne Michaels,
41 vintage photos that show 'Saturday Night Live' in its '70s heyday
Live" premiered in October 1975, changing the face of TV forever.
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‘Saturday Night Live’ Had a Rocky History with Queerness. Now It’s Gayer Than Ever
The most recent “Saturday Night Live” sketch to go viral — or at least, the most recent one that multiple of this writer’s own friends sent to him — was the type of joke that you could easily find by scouring gay stan Twitter.
‘Saturday Night Live’ Wouldn’t Be What It Is Without Rosie Shuster
If Lorne Michaels is the father of “Saturday Night Live,” then Rosie Shuster is its criminally under-acknowledged mother. Michaels may be prolific for his ability to wrangle talent and reassure network heads, but Shuster was vital in establishing the tone of this comedy institution that turns 50 this year.
The ‘Saturday Night Live’ machine grinds on
How featuring the rushed and imperfect work of brilliant, stressed-out comics made SNL a comedy bastion.
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.
Breaking down the 50th anniversary celebration of 'Saturday Night Live'
We've talked about the 50th season of "Saturday Night Live" previously, but the iconic show finally celebrated with an anniversary special. Co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz share their thought
Study: Saturday Night Live Boosts Peacock Sub Revenue
As SNL celebrates its 50th season, Parrot Analytics estimates that it generated $50 million in sub revenue in 2024
SNL 50 Reminded Us Why Saturday Night Live Still Matters
After months of buildup, the sketch-comedy institution finally threw a weekend-long party for its half-century anniversary. GQ columnist Chris Black reports live from New York.
The secret gay history of SNL
As SNL turns 50, Bowen Yang, Terry Sweeney, Paula Pell and other gay writers and performers look back at the show’s LGBTQ ...
National Comedy Center Preserves ‘Saturday Night Live' Early Writing Materials (EXCLUSIVE)
Live” celebrates 50 years of being on air, the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, NY will preserve a collection of the show ...
'SNL' turns 50: We rank the best cast members in show's history for anniversary special
From Eddie Murphy to Will Ferrell to Tina Fey, these are the 50 people who made "SNL" what it is, 50 years into its run.
'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 ...