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 .”

The four-part series taps Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Bill Hader, Amy Poehler, Pete Davidson and more 'SNL' staples, with each episode breaking down a different aspect of the cultural phenomenon.

A new 4-part documentary series streaming on Peacock examines the infamous SNL with SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night

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.

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.