‘SNL50′ proves there’s still more to learn about ‘Saturday Night Live’
There are books — the best of which is still “ Live From New York: An Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live ” — and countless movies, including a 2010 documentary and a 2024 feature, both titled “Saturday Night,” and a slew of comedies derived from popular “SNL” sketches, notably “The Blues Brothers” and “ Wayne’s World .”
When The New Yorker Met “Saturday Night Live”
From the daily newsletter: how Lorne Michaels became the king of Saturday night. Plus: Trump’s Greenland gambit; a rare look at Terrence Malick; and Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, and the collapse of #MeToo.
How to watch “Saturday Night Live”'s 50th anniversary special, new “SNL” docs, and more
Get ready to kick, and stretch, and kick! Saturday Night Live is turning 50! The legendary sketch show, which premiered on Oct. 11, 1975, is celebrating its anniversary early by serving SNL fans a feast of abundance that even Debbie Downer would be hard-pressed to refuse.
When is the first episode of Saturday Night Live in 2025: SNL host and guest for season 50’s first show
NBC’s live sketch comedy variety show returns to our screens soon after a four-week break. Here’s who will be entertaining us.
Lorne Michaels Is the Real Star of “Saturday Night Live”
He’s ruled with absolute power for five decades, forever adding to his list of oracular pronouncements—about producing TV, making comedy, and living the good life.
‘SNL’ Movie ‘Saturday Night’ Gets Netflix Streaming Date
Saturday Night”—a comedy about the first episode of NBC’s “Saturday Night Live”—is coming soon to Netflix. Find out when you can stream it at home.
Donald Trump loves to hate 'Saturday Night Live.' But did 'SNL' help elect him?
Donald Trump has had a rocky relationship with NBC's “Saturday Night Live, ” the sketch-comedy show he accused of orchestrating “ Republican hit jobs ” during his first presidential term. But many "SNL" cast and crew members believed they helped get him elected.
Dont' miss 'SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night' documentary
From Lorne Michaels’ return to fan-favorite sketches, this ‘SNL50’ celebrates 50 years of comedy history. The words are iconic: “Live from New York… it’s Saturday night!” Those words have been opening “Saturday Night Live” for 50 years.
Crazy Auditions, Cowbells & The Chaos Of Season 11: Morgan Neville Unpacks ‘SNL 50: Beyond Saturday Night' Docuseries
"Comedy slowly became rock n roll," says Joe Piscopo, a Saturday Night Live cast member between 1980 and 1984, in the opening ...
‘SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night' Review: Peacock's Fluffy Docuseries Is a Self-Congratulatory but Well-Earned Victory Lap
Each episode of the Morgan Neville-produced series examines a different aspect of the comedy institution, with stars ...
'Saturday Night Live' comes to Austin: Lorne Michaels donates archives to UT Ransom Center
Lorne Michaels gifts his Saturday Night Live archives to the UT Austin, offering researchers and fans unprecedented access to ...
Why David Schwimmer Is Still Traumatized by His 1995 ‘Saturday Night Live’ Hosting Gig
David Schwimmer has reflected on his unpleasant experience as a guest-host on Saturday Night Live. During an interview with ...
Mike Myers Recalls Having an 'Anxiety Attack' After Meeting Dana Carvey, Phil Hartman and Other Saturday Night Live Costars
Mike Myers, who was on 'Saturday Night Live' from 1989 to 1995, recalled the moment he had an "anxiety attack" after meeting ...
Roush Review: Live from New York … 4 Fascinating Chapters of ‘SNL’ History
Marking the 50th anniversary, this docuseries goes behind the scenes of the audition process and the writers' room, ...