Saturday Night Live

Cast member muttered expletive during slow-closing 'Dallas' parody — and was fired after one more episode.

The future star had only one speaking part in his first episode as a cast member. It went so poorly that the sketch was cut in reruns.

John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd delivered their first 'Saturday Night Live' blues performance on Jan. 17, 1976.

TV performance marks their first live appearance in four years.

As a background extra with zero lines, the comedian's first screen time gave no hint of his future stardom.

Lorne Michaels was brought back to restore the show to its former glory, but he still had a long way to go.

Comedian says foul-mouthed impersonation of late actor was the “most popular thing” of his career.

The satirical news segment has seen 24 men and women serve as anchors, many of whom have gone on to lengthy, acclaimed careers.

Show's first episode offered little hint that it would become one of the most successful programs in TV history.

In their sole scene from 1980 film, comedy giants resolved lingering tensions through improvisation.