At 50, Saturday Night Live Celebrates Its Past

At 50, 'Saturday Night Live' celebrates its past as a comedy icon — and wonders about its future
NEW YORK (AP) — Tune into the Oct. 11, 1975 premiere episode of “Saturday Night Live” — then without “live” in its name — and you may be instantly surprised at some of the bones of the show that are still intact today.
SNL 50: Flashback To 1975, The Year ‘Saturday Night Live’ Premiered
4) The highest grossing film in 1975, the year Saturday Night Live premiered, was Steven Spielberg thriller Jaws. 5) The Godfather II won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
‘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.
How ‘Saturday Night Live’ taught us to talk
Through one-liners, catchphrases and iconic exclamations, the sketch comedy show has embedded itself into American speech. A few days ago I went out to buy eggs, and only the expensive organic ones were left. “Ohhh, nooooooo!” I exclaimed in the unmistakable falsetto of a tiny man made of Play-Doh.
Opinion
Column: 50 years of ‘Saturday Night Live,’ half fascinating, half underwhelming
The in-house documentaries produced for the “SNL’s” 50th anniversary stay on-message — warm and laudatory — but have compelling moments as well
50 years of Saturday Night Live
The iconic show that is Saturday Night Live is marking a giant milestone this weekend. 50 years of making America Laugh! And boy do they have a celebration coming our way! Gabrielle Phifer got to
'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.”
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A Look At SNL Season 50’s Most Iconic Moments
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'Saturday Night Live' Costume Designer Tom Broecker Wants Every Host to Feel at Home
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Dave Chappelle reveals the two topics ‘SNL’ banned him from mentioning in viral opening monologue
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SNL 50th special concert tonight: Timing, how to watch, what to know
Live” 50th anniversary celebration will start early with a star-studded concert Friday night. Friday’s “SNL50: The Homecoming Concert” boasts a truly epic lineup of performers. Just one of the ways ...