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SNL History

Cultural Impact Lorne Michaels Cast Members 50th Anniversary Special 50 Years of SNL Cast Turnover 1980s Comedy Controversial Sketches Influential Cast Members 50th Anniversary Rob Reiner's Contributions 1986-1993 Era Original Cast Members Iconic Sketches Kenan Thompson's Tenure Notable Cast Members Bob Tischler Notable Episodes Influential Figures Cast Changes Milestones First Episode Cultural Phenomenon Iconic Moments 1980s SNL

Kevin Nealon Criticizes SNL Cast for Breaking Character

The critique underscores a choice for the live show between strict scripts versus engineered spontaneity.

Chevy Chase Says SNL 50 Snub Hurt as CNN Doc Reveals Lorne Michaels’ Focus Concern

Carol Burnett Wonders If Misogyny Kept Her From Hosting SNL

Amy Poehler Admits to Playing ‘Inappropriate’ Characters on SNL