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
The ‘SNL’ Sketch Kirstie Alley Called Her ‘Most Fun’ Acting SceneThe ‘SNL’ Sketch Kirstie Alley Called Her ‘Most Fun’ Acting SceneThe actress was kissed and even licked in the wild 1991 sketch. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
45 Years Ago: John Belushi Pitches Little Chocolate Donuts45 Years Ago: John Belushi Pitches Little Chocolate Donuts'SNL' and Olympics legend pushed breakfast of champions in 1977.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
40 Years Ago: Andy Kaufman Voted Off ‘Saturday Night Live’40 Years Ago: Andy Kaufman Voted Off ‘Saturday Night Live’Comedian committed to the bit in 1982. Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
15 Years Ago: Jon Bon Jovi Hosts ‘Saturday Night Live’15 Years Ago: Jon Bon Jovi Hosts ‘Saturday Night Live’Frontman elbowed aside musical guests Foo Fighters in 2007 outing.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins