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
How Barbara Walters Learned to Love the ‘Baba Wawa’ ‘SNL’ SketchHow Barbara Walters Learned to Love the ‘Baba Wawa’ ‘SNL’ SketchGilda Radner's parody was not initially liked by the TV journalist.Allison RappAllison Rapp
'SNL' Sketch Killed Chris Farley 'SNL' Sketch Killed Chris FarleyBeloved comedian was found dead on Dec. 18, 1997.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
45 Years Ago: Sex Pistols Miss ‘SNL’ Gig Due to Legal Problems45 Years Ago: Sex Pistols Miss ‘SNL’ Gig Due to Legal ProblemsIt led to one of the most famous musical moments in the show's history. Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
Norm Macdonald's Last 'Update'Norm Macdonald's Last 'Update'Nobody knew the 'SNL' newsreader would be fired during the show's holiday break.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
40 Years Ago: Eddie Murphy Rankles Cast by Hosting ‘SNL’40 Years Ago: Eddie Murphy Rankles Cast by Hosting ‘SNL’Crossroads moment came as the show faltered after original producer Lorne Michaels' departure.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
When ‘Conspiracy Theory Rock’ Was Banned From ‘SNL’When ‘Conspiracy Theory Rock’ Was Banned From ‘SNL’Biting satirical piece aired in 1998 - but never again.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins