Most of us aren’t hilarious or gorgeous or famous, and “Saturday Night Live” gives us access to all of those things.

The news parody has launched comedy careers and courted controversy. Here, Lorne Michaels, Chevy Chase, Tina Fey, Michael Che and others recount its influential history.

From political scandals to cultural shocks, here is a rundown of times SNL took history and made it hilariously unforgettable!

Lady Gaga delivered a performance that was fitting for Saturday Night Live's "Homecoming Concert," and sang the Lonely Island's viral "Dick in a Box." ...

John Mulaney may have spoken best to the mostly wonderful randomness of the lineup for Friday night’s live “SNL50: The ...

Grunge was alive and well last night (Feb. 14) during Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary concert, Grunge was alive and ...

"SNL50: The Homecoming Concert" romped at Radio City Music Hall Friday. Inside the musical bash featuring Cher, Lady Gaga, ...

Season 50 was full of viral moments, cameos and not to be missed sketches. Take a look back before the 'Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special.' ...

Live has had many cast members throughout its 50-year run, but these Black cast members changed the game for the sketch ...

Tune into the Oct. 11, 1975 premiere episode of “Saturday Night Live” — then without “live” in its name — and you may be ...

Classic sketch-comedy series "Saturday Night Live" will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a three-hour long special that ...

Live” 50th anniversary special will include guest appearances by Tom Hanks, Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny, John Mulaney, Dave ...