45 Years Ago: The Nerds Make Suitably Graceless ‘SNL’ Debut45 Years Ago: The Nerds Make Suitably Graceless ‘SNL’ DebutBill Murray and Gilda Radner starred as two of the show's earliest recurring characters.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
45 Years Ago: Giant Lobsters Destroy ‘Saturday Night Live’45 Years Ago: Giant Lobsters Destroy ‘Saturday Night Live’One of the weirdest and most format-breaking sketches in show's history was based on a real event.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
Revisiting SNL Cheeseburger SketchRevisiting SNL Cheeseburger Sketch"Cheeseburger, cheeseburger, cheeseburger … "Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
Andy Kaufman's Last SNLAndy Kaufman's Last SNLComedian's final appearance came via a real commercial aired during "Weekend Update."Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
How Barbara Walters Learned to Love the ‘Baba Wawa’ ‘SNL’ SketchHow Barbara Walters Learned to Love the ‘Baba Wawa’ ‘SNL’ SketchGilda Radner's parody was not initially liked by the TV journalist.Allison RappAllison Rapp
'SNL' Sketch Killed Chris Farley 'SNL' Sketch Killed Chris FarleyBeloved comedian was found dead on Dec. 18, 1997.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
45 Years Ago: Sex Pistols Miss ‘SNL’ Gig Due to Legal Problems45 Years Ago: Sex Pistols Miss ‘SNL’ Gig Due to Legal ProblemsIt led to one of the most famous musical moments in the show's history. Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
When ‘Conspiracy Theory Rock’ Was Banned From ‘SNL’When ‘Conspiracy Theory Rock’ Was Banned From ‘SNL’Biting satirical piece aired in 1998 - but never again.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
The Epic Prank John Madden Pulled on ‘Saturday Night Live’The Epic Prank John Madden Pulled on ‘Saturday Night Live’"It was really about the closest I ever came to having a heart attack," producer Dick Ebersol remembered.Allison RappAllison Rapp
Norm Macdonald, ‘SNL’ and ‘Weekend Update’ Star, Dies at 61Norm Macdonald, ‘SNL’ and ‘Weekend Update’ Star, Dies at 61Macdonald passed away after a long, private battle with cancer.Matt SingerMatt Singer