14 ‘Saturday Night Live’ Copycat Shows14 ‘Saturday Night Live’ Copycat ShowsMany have imitated the late-night staple's formula but none has come close to matching its success. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Chevy Chase on Criticism From His ‘SNL’ Castmates: ‘I Don’t Care’Chevy Chase on Criticism From His ‘SNL’ Castmates: ‘I Don’t Care’Asked about his reputation of being difficult to work with, the comedian responded: "I don't give a crap."Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
30 Years Ago: Nirvana Perform on ‘SNL’ as ‘Nevermind’ Hits No. 130 Years Ago: Nirvana Perform on ‘SNL’ as ‘Nevermind’ Hits No. 1Band supplanted Michael Jackson at the top of the chart, officially bringing grunge mainstream. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
The Epic Prank John Madden Pulled on ‘Saturday Night Live’The Epic Prank John Madden Pulled on ‘Saturday Night Live’"It was really about the closest I ever came to having a heart attack," producer Dick Ebersol remembered.Allison RappAllison Rapp
When William Shatner Told ‘Star Trek’ Fans to ‘Get a Life’When William Shatner Told ‘Star Trek’ Fans to ‘Get a Life’'SNL' sketch from 1986 became part of fan lore in its own right.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
When Bill Murray Mistakenly Announced ‘World War III’ on ‘SNL’When Bill Murray Mistakenly Announced ‘World War III’ on ‘SNL’40 years ago, the comedian earnestly announced that USSR had invaded Poland. Except it didn't happen. Gary GraffGary Graff
‘MacGruber’ Returns With First TV Series Trailer‘MacGruber’ Returns With First TV Series TrailerThe show premieres on Peacock in December.Matt SingerMatt Singer
45 Years Ago: Chevy Chase Leaves ‘SNL’ but Not for Good45 Years Ago: Chevy Chase Leaves ‘SNL’ but Not for Good Original cast member and 'Weekend Update' host left during show's second season.Emily MackEmily Mack
40 Years Ago: John Belushi Brings Fear to ‘SNL’ and Mayhem Ensues40 Years Ago: John Belushi Brings Fear to ‘SNL’ and Mayhem EnsuesPunk rock band and its fans laid waste to 'Saturday Night Live' on Oct. 31, 1981. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
When Norm Macdonald Returned to Host ‘SNL,’ Then Skewered ItWhen Norm Macdonald Returned to Host ‘SNL,’ Then Skewered It"I wanted to keep my job, and they felt the exact opposite.”Ryan ReedRyan Reed
Was Kacey Musgraves Naked During Saturday Night Live Performance?Was Kacey Musgraves Naked During Saturday Night Live Performance?Kacey Musgraves didn't just appear on national television wearing only cowboy boots and a guitar, did she?Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
40 Years Ago: Why ‘SNL’ Briefly Dropped Its ‘Live From New York’ Opening Line40 Years Ago: Why ‘SNL’ Briefly Dropped Its ‘Live From New York’ Opening LineSeason seven of the show saw many changes – most of which did not last.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin