40 Years Ago: Charles Rocket Fired After Dropping F-Bomb on 'SNL'Cast member muttered expletive during slow-closing 'Dallas' parody — and was fired after one more episode.Ultimate Classic Rock Staff
30 Years Ago: Adam Sandler Makes His Forgettable 'SNL' DebutThe 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. Corey Irwin
Why the Blues Brothers Made Their 'SNL' Debut in Bee CostumesJohn Belushi and Dan Aykroyd delivered their first 'Saturday Night Live' blues performance on Jan. 17, 1976. Corey Irwin
Watch Bruce Springsteen Reunite With E Street Band on ‘SNL’TV performance marks their first live appearance in four years.Martin Kielty
40 Years Ago: Eddie Murphy Makes His First 'SNL' AppearanceAs a background extra with zero lines, the comedian's first screen time gave no hint of his future stardom. Corey Irwin
35 Years Ago: The Worst Season of 'Saturday Night Live' BeginsLorne Michaels was brought back to restore the show to its former glory, but he still had a long way to go.Dave Lifton
How Darrell Hammond’s Sean Connery Became Unlikely ‘SNL’ SuccessComedian says foul-mouthed impersonation of late actor was the “most popular thing” of his career.Martin Kielty
'Saturday Night Live' Weekend Update Anchors: Where Are They Now?The satirical news segment has seen 24 men and women serve as anchors, many of whom have gone on to lengthy, acclaimed careers. Dave Lifton
45 Years Ago: ‘Saturday Night Live’ Makes ‘Lackluster’ DebutShow's first episode offered little hint that it would become one of the most successful programs in TV history. Corey Irwin
'Caddyshack' Unites Bill Murray and Chevy Chase After 'SNL' FightIn their sole scene from 1980 film, comedy giants resolved lingering tensions through improvisation.Ryan Reed