But one building block of that episode has survived for nearly 50 years: the commercial parody that follows the host’s monologue. Back in October of 1975, George Carlin’s routine about the differences ...

But those are just table stakes. Readers are treated to the Holy Grail for any journalist hoping to crack the show: a warts-and-all week in the life of “SNL,” where Morrison gets to see the ...

Starring on “Saturday Night Live” is a hard gig to get and a hard one to keep, which is why some A-list actors have been fired from the sketch comedy show. Being funny isn’t enough to ...

An all-star roster of former “Saturday Night Live” cast members are returning to Studio 8H for the series’ 50th anniversary special. Among them: Adam Sandler, Chevy Chase, Eddie Murphy ...

Saturday Night Live has come a long way over the course of its 50 year run. Sketches have become icons of comedy, careers have been forged, and existential crises have been faced. Yet, for all the ...

Ben Stiller knew he had to walk away from "Saturday Night Live" after just four episodes. "I just knew that I wasn’t a great live performer," the comedian told The Hollywood Reporter.

SNL’s 50th Anniversary Special on Feb 16 While this weekend lacks a fresh episode, SNL fans can look forward to a major milestone in 2025. The long-running sketch comedy show is set to celebrate ...

Live from New York it's 'SNL 50: The Anniversary Special' and the much-anticipated show is set to air next weekend. But not on Saturday Night. The live, three-hour special comedy show will air on ...

“Saturday Night Live” continues honoring its 50th season with a lineup of special treats. The legendary comedy show's writers and cast members — not to mention creator and producer Lorne ...

Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night! “Saturday Night Live” will celebrate 50 years of live comedy with the three-hour “SNL50: The Anniversary Special” on Sunday, Feb. 16, but there ...

Stand-ups, mainly. They were brilliant ... As the creator and impresario of Saturday Night Live and its spin-offs, he has made a career—­an epoch, an oligarchy—­out of coolly appraising ...

Saturday Night Live is finding its rhythm with its largely new cast. This weekend's show, hosted by Lady Gaga, started out particularly strong, with the inevitable send-up of Toronto's crack ...