Saturday Night

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, from left: Gilda Radner (as Emily Litella), Chevy Chase, 'Weekend Update', (Season 1), 1975-.

‘Saturday Night Live’ Debuted 50 Years Ago: What Did Critics Say?

October 11, 12:00 pm

Many critics thought the Not Ready for Prime Time Players weren’t ready for late night, either.

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, original 1975 cast, from left: Chevy Chase, John Belushi (top), Laraine Newman (front), Gilda Radner, Garrett Morris, Jane Curtin, Dan Aykroyd, (1975-).

Who is Still Alive From the First Episode of ‘Saturday Night Live’?

October 11, 2024

Plus, find out where you can watch the episode online.

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, Lorne Michaels, producer, on set, circa 1990s.

‘SNL’ Origin Film ‘Saturday Night’ Release Date & Trailer + Who Lorne Michaels Wants to Take Over the Show

A movie about the first night of ‘SNL’ in 1975 is coming soon!