45 Years Ago: Roseanne Roseannadanna Makes ‘SNL’ Debut45 Years Ago: Roseanne Roseannadanna Makes ‘SNL’ DebutGilda Radner's 'Weekend Update' reporter goes off-topic and makes a lasting impression.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
25 Years Ago: Chris Farley’s Last ‘SNL’ Appearance Before His Death25 Years Ago: Chris Farley’s Last ‘SNL’ Appearance Before His DeathFormer cast member returned to host less than two months before he died.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
15 Years Ago: Jon Bon Jovi Hosts ‘Saturday Night Live’15 Years Ago: Jon Bon Jovi Hosts ‘Saturday Night Live’Frontman elbowed aside musical guests Foo Fighters in 2007 outing.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
‘SNL’ Ending When Lorne Michaels Retires ‘Might Not Be Bad Idea’‘SNL’ Ending When Lorne Michaels Retires ‘Might Not Be Bad Idea’Longest-standing cast member Kenan Thompson considers show potentially ending in 2025.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
When Eddie Murphy and Joe Piscopo Teamed Up to Take Down ‘Ebony and Ivory’When Eddie Murphy and Joe Piscopo Teamed Up to Take Down ‘Ebony and Ivory’Stevie Wonder and Frank Sinatra give new spin on Paul McCartney's hit song.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
14 ‘Saturday Night Live’ Copycat Shows14 ‘Saturday Night Live’ Copycat ShowsMany have imitated the late-night staple's formula but none has come close to matching its success. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
45 Years Ago: Bill Murray Debuts ‘SNL”s Nick the Lounge Singer45 Years Ago: Bill Murray Debuts ‘SNL”s Nick the Lounge SingerHe never lets the reality of his dingy surroundings get him down.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
How Gilbert Gottfried Thrived During ‘SNL”s Worst SeasonHow Gilbert Gottfried Thrived During ‘SNL”s Worst SeasonBrief but notable tenure gave late comedian plenty of great stories. Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
Nine ‘Saturday Night Live’ Movies That Were Never MadeNine ‘Saturday Night Live’ Movies That Were Never MadeShow has spawned a few good movies – and lots of bad ones. These didn't even make it to the big screen. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Chevy Chase on Criticism From His ‘SNL’ Castmates: ‘I Don’t Care’Chevy Chase on Criticism From His ‘SNL’ Castmates: ‘I Don’t Care’Asked about his reputation of being difficult to work with, the comedian responded: "I don't give a crap."Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
45 Years Ago: John Belushi Starts ‘SNL’ Episode in a Wheelchair45 Years Ago: John Belushi Starts ‘SNL’ Episode in a WheelchairHis drug-induced illnesses had become common knowledge behind the scenes.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
How ‘Coneheads’ Went From ‘Pothead Sketch’ to ‘SNL’ ClassicHow ‘Coneheads’ Went From ‘Pothead Sketch’ to ‘SNL’ ClassicCharacters debuted in January 1977. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin