45 Years Ago: Steve Martin’s ‘King Tut’ Becomes a Surprise Hit45 Years Ago: Steve Martin’s ‘King Tut’ Becomes a Surprise HitIt was a beaming, lightly satirical, but mostly silly put-on of a novelty song.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
Blues Brothers' 'SNL' DebutBlues Brothers' 'SNL' DebutDan Aykroyd and John Belushi fashioned characters two years earlier, but 1978 episode featured them in full glory.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
When Michael Palin Hosted ‘SNL’ Covered in Cat FecesWhen Michael Palin Hosted ‘SNL’ Covered in Cat FecesMonty Python comedian described the experience as "tele-embarrassment on a monumental scale.”Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Adam Sandler Offers Strong Response to Claims Rock Went 'Too Far'Adam Sandler Offers Strong Response to Claims Rock Went 'Too Far'The New Hampshire native, famous for avoiding controversy, didn't mince words when it came to the feud between Rock and Smith.Jon RinemanJon Rineman
Jason Sudeikis, Seth Meyers Joke About SNL Sketch 'Maine Justice'Jason Sudeikis, Seth Meyers Joke About SNL Sketch 'Maine Justice'Have you seen these sketches? Meghan MorrisonMeghan Morrison
Most Controversial 'SNL' MomentsMost Controversial 'SNL' MomentsFrom accidental expletives to regrettable lapses in comedy judgment to manufactured ire.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
Steve Martin and Martin Short are Coming to MaineSteve Martin and Martin Short are Coming to MaineGrab your tickets! Meghan MorrisonMeghan Morrison
40 Years Ago: Buckwheat Is Shot, and ‘Saturday Night Live’ Is There40 Years Ago: Buckwheat Is Shot, and ‘Saturday Night Live’ Is ThereEddie Murphy helped kill off one of the show's most popular characters in March 1983.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
45 Years Ago: O.J. Simpson Hosts ‘Saturday Night Live’45 Years Ago: O.J. Simpson Hosts ‘Saturday Night Live’Football great's sports career was winding down as movie and TV options piled up in 1978.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
SNL's Chase & Murray FightSNL's Chase & Murray FightThe 1978 episode marked return of former breakout cast member, but not everyone wanted him back.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
30 Years Ago: Dana Carvey Leaves ‘SNL’ as a Royal Tampon30 Years Ago: Dana Carvey Leaves ‘SNL’ as a Royal Tampon"George Bush had run its course, 'Wayne’s World,' Church Lady had all been done — basically I thought I’d done as much as I could do."Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
When Lounge Singer Sang Star Wars When Lounge Singer Sang Star Wars “Oh, Star Wars / Nothing but Star Wars ... "Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
45 Years Ago: The Nerds Make Suitably Graceless ‘SNL’ Debut45 Years Ago: The Nerds Make Suitably Graceless ‘SNL’ DebutBill Murray and Gilda Radner starred as two of the show's earliest recurring characters.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
45 Years Ago: Giant Lobsters Destroy ‘Saturday Night Live’45 Years Ago: Giant Lobsters Destroy ‘Saturday Night Live’One of the weirdest and most format-breaking sketches in show's history was based on a real event.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
Revisiting SNL Cheeseburger SketchRevisiting SNL Cheeseburger Sketch"Cheeseburger, cheeseburger, cheeseburger … "Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
Andy Kaufman's Last SNLAndy Kaufman's Last SNLComedian's final appearance came via a real commercial aired during "Weekend Update."Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins