Murray rose to fame on The National Lampoon Radio Hour (1973–1974) before becoming a national presence on the NBC sketch comedy and variety series Saturday Night Live from 1977 to 1980, where he received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series.

Murray became a national presence on Saturday Night Live from 1977 to 1980, where he received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series.

Jan 15, 2022 · The cards were stacked against Bill Murray Jan. 15, 1977, when he debuted on Saturday Night Live. Then just 26 years old, he was replacing Chevy Chase.

2 days ago · Bill Murray joined Saturday Night Live in its second season, and somehow instantly made it seem like he’d been there right from the beginning.He became a vital member of the cast for three seasons from 1977 to 1980, which helped …

Apr 16, 2022 · Bill Murray debuted Nick the Lounge Singer on 'Saturday Night Live' on April 16, 1977.

Sep 27, 2024 · Chevy Chase returned to host, but Murray didn’t hold back when confronting the man he had replaced about being a jerk on the show. It started with insults that quickly turned into shouts, as...

Dec 27, 2023 · That was the infamous Feb. 18, 1978, episode, when former cast member Chevy Chase returned to Saturday Night Live to host — and found new cast member Bill Murray waiting with closed fists,...

Jan 5, 2024 · When Chevy Chase departed midway through the 1976-1977 second season, the show added a future icon in his stead: Bill Murray, who'd been a performer on ABC's own short-lived sketch comedy show...