“Live from New York…it’s Saturday night!”
It’s been almost 50 fabulous years of legendary comedians and actors taking the stage at Studio 8H at 30 Rockefeller Plaza – making their stage presence known and providing laughs to millions of people around the world – on the comedy series “Saturday Night Live.” .
As the hit series gears up for its 50th season, we’re celebrating stars like Will Ferrel, Eddie Murphy and Maya Rodolfo … They all got their big break on the “SNL” stage, and their careers have since soared to stardom.
Going back to the first episode that premiered on October 11, 1975… Presenter George Carlin stepped in, delivered a stellar monologue, and introduced musical guests Billy Preston and Janis Ian.
With more than 250 recurring “SNL” sketches such as “The Californians,” “Super Showcase Spokesmodels” and “The Spartan Cheerleaders,” the comedic material created in the writer’s room comes to fruition on stage, making “SNL” a viral sensation and a pop. cultural phenomenon to this day!
And of course, “Weekend Update” was (and still is) another popular “SNL” sketch where stars like Tina Fey and Jimmy Fallon – seen here in a 2002 episode – detail all the main news.
And 15 years later, the torch is passed to millennials and hot “SNL” stars like Pete Davidson and Colin Jost continuing the “Weekend Update” and putting their own comedic spin on the long-running sketch, seen here in a 2017 episode.
Check out all the icons from the “Saturday Night Live” cast with our “Saturday Night Live” Cast ‘Memba Them Gallery!
Here’s to the next 50!