The episode built him a monumental pedestal. He reprised several famous characters, including the inner-city children’s host ...

Live’ is turning 50. How was it influenced by Minnesotans? Former “SNL” writer (and senator) Al Franken played a significant ...

NBC will rebroadcast the first-ever episode of "Saturday Night Live" ahead of the comedy show's 50th anniversary.

They throw you in a lake," says Silverman, who was a 22-year-old stand-up comic when she joined the cast as a writer and featured player, "and you just have to learn to swim.” ...

Episode one, “Five Minutes,” is the best watch. It features a variety of former cast members, including Amy Poehler, Tracy Morgan and Bill Hader reacting to their audition tapes. Each watches with the ...

Yet the film's richness comes in reminding viewers how richly music has been integrated into “Saturday Night Live's” comedy through the years, with musical guests added to skits and short ...