Saturday Night Live

Nudity, profanity and inciting a riot are apparently frowned upon at 'SNL.'

TV pioneer also created 1982 sitcom 'Square Pegs.'

The 19-year-old's sharp improv skills landed him a regular gig on the show.

Comedian's brief tenure on the show lasted only 12 episodes.

Cast member muttered expletive during slow-closing 'Dallas' parody — and was fired after one more episode.

The future star had only one speaking part in his first episode as a cast member. It went so poorly that the sketch was cut in reruns.

As if!

John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd delivered their first 'Saturday Night Live' blues performance on Jan. 17, 1976.

TV performance marks their first live appearance in four years.

As a background extra with zero lines, the comedian's first screen time gave no hint of his future stardom.

Sean Connery strikes again.

Lorne Michaels was brought back to restore the show to its former glory, but he still had a long way to go.