How ‘Coneheads’ Went From ‘Pothead Sketch’ to ‘SNL’ ClassicHow ‘Coneheads’ Went From ‘Pothead Sketch’ to ‘SNL’ ClassicCharacters debuted in January 1977. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Norm Macdonald, ‘SNL’ and ‘Weekend Update’ Star, Dies at 61Norm Macdonald, ‘SNL’ and ‘Weekend Update’ Star, Dies at 61Macdonald passed away after a long, private battle with cancer.Matt SingerMatt Singer
15 Guests Who Were Banned From ‘Saturday Night Live’15 Guests Who Were Banned From ‘Saturday Night Live’Nudity, profanity and inciting a riot are apparently frowned upon at 'SNL.'Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
How a Rare Mistake Led to Eddie Murphy’s Big ‘SNL’ BreakHow a Rare Mistake Led to Eddie Murphy’s Big ‘SNL’ BreakThe 19-year-old's sharp improv skills landed him a regular gig on the show.Allison RappAllison Rapp
40 Years Ago: Charles Rocket Fired After Dropping F-Bomb on ‘SNL’40 Years Ago: Charles Rocket Fired After Dropping F-Bomb on ‘SNL’Cast member muttered expletive during slow-closing 'Dallas' parody — and was fired after one more episode.Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
30 Years Ago: Adam Sandler Makes His Forgettable ‘SNL’ Debut30 Years Ago: Adam Sandler Makes His Forgettable ‘SNL’ DebutThe future star had only one speaking part in his first episode as a cast member. It went so poorly that the sketch was cut in reruns. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
‘Wayne’s World’s Mike Myers and Dana Carvey Reunite in Super Bowl Ad‘Wayne’s World’s Mike Myers and Dana Carvey Reunite in Super Bowl AdAs if!Matt SingerMatt Singer
Why the Blues Brothers Made Their ‘SNL’ Debut in Bee CostumesWhy the Blues Brothers Made Their ‘SNL’ Debut in Bee CostumesJohn Belushi and Dan Aykroyd delivered their first 'Saturday Night Live' blues performance on Jan. 17, 1976. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
40 Years Ago: Eddie Murphy Makes His First ‘SNL’ Appearance40 Years Ago: Eddie Murphy Makes His First ‘SNL’ AppearanceAs a background extra with zero lines, the comedian's first screen time gave no hint of his future stardom. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
What Alex Trebek Really Thought of ‘SNL’s Celebrity Jeopardy SketchesWhat Alex Trebek Really Thought of ‘SNL’s Celebrity Jeopardy SketchesSean Connery strikes again.ScreenCrush StaffScreenCrush Staff
‘Saturday Night Live’ Weekend Update Anchors: Where Are They Now?‘Saturday Night Live’ Weekend Update Anchors: Where Are They Now?The satirical news segment has seen 24 men and women serve as anchors, many of whom have gone on to lengthy, acclaimed careers. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
45 Years Ago: ‘Saturday Night Live’ Makes ‘Lackluster’ Debut45 Years Ago: ‘Saturday Night Live’ Makes ‘Lackluster’ DebutShow's first episode offered little hint that it would become one of the most successful programs in TV history. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin