How Saturday Night Live became a TV phenomenon – but then lost its way
New film Saturday Night celebrates the legendary comedy show's origins – but last weekend's poor new season premiere confirmed it's on rockier ground than ever. What went wrong?
‘Saturday Night’ goes inside the chaotic ‘Live! From New York!’ debut
The other night, I tuned into “Saturday Night Live” on the occasion of the show’s 50th season premiere. I don’t know what I was expecting. A parade of Not Ready for Prime Time Players from over the decades? The return of the Landshark? Lorne Michaels setting himself on fire?
'Saturday Night Live' has debuted its new cast of political characters. Here's who is playing who.
"Saturday Night Live" began its 50th season lampooning the 2024 election.
‘Saturday Night Live’ Season 50 Premiere Scores 4 Year High in Viewership
The “SNL” episode that aired on Sept. 28 drew 5.3 million viewers in the Nielsen Live+Same Day ratings, the most viewers for an “SNL” season premiere since 2020. Per NBCUniversal, the episode ranks as the most-watched “SNL” ever on Peacock through its first weekend, though they did not provide further info.
‘Saturday Night Live’: 11 Defining Political Sketches
Since the 1970s, the late-night institution has offered up definitive impersonations of American presidents and other politicians. Here are its most memorable political sketches.
Spirit Halloween strikes back with custom ‘Saturday Night Live’ costume design after skit: ‘Irrelevant 50-year-old show’
Spirit Halloween had a few words for “Saturday Night Live” after the iconic holiday store was spoofed in a skit during last ...
Bowen Yang defended his 'Saturday Night Live' Chappell Roan Moo Deng joke after fans accused him of making fun of her mental-health struggles
Fans accused Bowen Yang of mocking Chappell Roan's request for fans to respect her boundaries with a skit likening her to Moo ...
What Does ‘Saturday Night’ Think ‘Saturday Night Live’ Is About?
With its dizzying countdown-to-showtime structure, Jason Reitman's film won’t come out and say. But that’s what makes the ...
‘Saturday Night Live': Jean Smart Kicks Off Season 50 With Best Premiere Audience In 4 Years
Jean Smart kicked off Saturday Night Live‘s milestone 50th anniversary with the late night show’s best season opener audience ...
‘Saturday Night’ review: Skimming the surface of the very first ‘SNL’
Director and co-writer Jason Reitman imagines the 90-minute run-up to the bedraggled but momentous 1975 premiere of NBC’s ...
‘Saturday Night Live’: Here’s What Critics Thought of the First Episode
The late-night institution begins its 50th season on Saturday. Here’s how The New York Times and others covered its debut in ...
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50 fun facts about ‘Saturday Night Live' for its 50th season
Live from New York, it's Saturday night! That signature line has been repeated on a weekly basis since it was first ...
Gabriel LaBelle “Briefly” Met Lorne Michaels At ‘SNL’ Taping While Filming ‘Saturday Night’
While filming 'Saturday Night' at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Gabriel LaBelle met Lorne Michaels, whom he portrays in the film.