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SNL@50: The Eras: 1999-2006: The Tina Fey Era

March 21, 2025 Bill Gatevackes

It took SNL a long time to make a woman head writer on the show, but when they did, they pick a comedy genius who is a legend even at her young age–Tina Fey.

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Spawn of SNL: THE BEN STILLER SHOW

February 21, 2025 Bill Gatevackes

Ben Stiller wanted to be SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE’s Generation X version of Albert Brooks. When that didn’t happen, he created a show that made him a superstar.

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SNL@50: The Eras: 1995-1999: Stability And Starmaking

February 14, 2025 Bill Gatevackes

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE bounces back from near cancellation and make it move toward big screen dominance. Only one path succeeded.

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Spawn of SNL: THE KIDS IN THE HALL

February 7, 2025 Bill Gatevackes

SNL creator Lorne Michaels didn’t always use his eye for emerging talent for his own show, but also helped this Canadian sketch powerhouse team gain fame.

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SNL@50: The Eras: 1990-1995: The Frat Boy Era

January 24, 2025 Bill Gatevackes

Michaels wanted to inject fresh blood into SNL so it could continue to grow and stronger. Instead, it was a virus that almost killed the show.

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SNL@50: The Swings and Misses

January 17, 2025 Bill Gatevackes

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE has an excellent track record with recognizing cast members who would go on to be big stars. But their batting average isn’t perfect.

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2024 In Review: What The Top Ten Grossers Say About The State of Cinema

January 5, 2025 Bill Gatevackes

2024 will be defined by its most popular films. What do the Top Ten films of 2024 tell us about the state of the cinema and where it will be going.

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SNL@50: The Eras: 1986-1990: The Second Golden Age

January 3, 2025 Bill Gatevackes

Lorne Michaels got a second chance to bring SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE back to greatness. He didn’t miss this time, he knocked it out of the park.

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Are Critics Really To Blame For SONY’s Spider-Man Spin-offs Failing?

December 29, 2024 Bill Gatevackes

Sony chief executive and chairman Tony Vinciquerra blames bad reviews for the failure of MADAME WEB and KRAVEN THE HUNTER. How wrong is he?

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SNL@50: The Eras: 1985-1986: The Return Of Lorne (Or Steinbrenner II)

December 27, 2024 Bill Gatevackes

Lorne Michaels’ return to Saturday Night Live was anything but triumphant. As a matter of fact, it almost got the show cancelled.

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