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SNL@50: The Eras: 2022-Present: Institution

June 13, 2025 Bill Gatevackes

SNL’s 50th Anniversary had people predicting its end…again. Here’s why it shouldn’t end and keep going on with or without Lorne Michaels. [click for more]

SNL@50: The Eras: 2012-2022: The Kate McKinnon Era

June 6, 2025 Bill Gatevackes

There have been a lot of superstars on SNL, but none quite as super as Kate McKinnon [click for more]

SNL@50: SNL Movies That Didn’t Happen

April 6, 2025 Rich Drees

We’ve seen a number of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE characters make the move to the big screen. But some attempts never got out of development. [click for more]

SNL@50: Not On Saturday, Not From New York

March 28, 2025 Rich Drees

Sometimes the show isn’t from New York or on Saturday night… [click for more]

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. [click for more]

Spawn of SNL: THE DANA CARVEY SHOW

March 14, 2025 Rich Drees

Headlined by one of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE’s top cast members of all time, this sketch series had a surprising short life but launched an impressive number of comedy superstars. [click for more]

SNL@50: 10 Noteworthy SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Musical Performances

March 7, 2025 Rich Drees

Music performances have always been an integral part of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. Here are a number of the most notable moments from the show’s fifty year history. [click for more]

SNL@50: The Best Game Show Sketches

February 28, 2025 Rich Drees

Game show sketches have long been a staple on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. Here are some of the best that the show’s 50 year history have to offer. [click for more]

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. [click for more]

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. [click for more]