Saturday Night Live

"I wanted to keep my job, and they felt the exact opposite.”

Clay character was an unlikely breakout star in the show's early years.

Season seven of the show saw many changes – most of which did not last.

Comedian brought a style all his own when he took over the anchor's chair.

Comedian had privately battled cancer for the past nine years.

The fierce rivals briefly buried the hatchet during an episode's opening sketch.

Castmates Chevy Chase and Bill Murray got into a physical altercation in 1978.

Action star has been called the worst host in show's history.

Nudity, profanity and inciting a riot are apparently frowned upon at 'SNL.'

Turnover behind and in front of the camera led to an unusual finale.