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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.

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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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SNL@50: A History Of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE F-Bombs

January 31, 2025 Rich Drees

Sometimes people forget they’re on live TV. And maybe, some of them did know they were on live TV.

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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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