Saturday Night Live

Many have imitated the late-night staple's formula but none has come close to matching its success.

Asked about his reputation of being difficult to work with, the comedian responded: "I don't give a crap."

Band supplanted Michael Jackson at the top of the chart, officially bringing grunge mainstream.

"It was really about the closest I ever came to having a heart attack," producer Dick Ebersol remembered.

'SNL' sketch from 1986 became part of fan lore in its own right.

40 years ago, the comedian earnestly announced that USSR had invaded Poland. Except it didn't happen.

The show premieres on Peacock in December.

Original cast member and 'Weekend Update' host left during show's second season.

Punk rock band and its fans laid waste to 'Saturday Night Live' on Oct. 31, 1981.

"I wanted to keep my job, and they felt the exact opposite.”

Kacey Musgraves didn't just appear on national television wearing only cowboy boots and a guitar, did she?

Season seven of the show saw many changes – most of which did not last.