How 'Coneheads' Went From 'Pothead Sketch' to 'SNL' Classic How 'Coneheads' Went From 'Pothead Sketch' to 'SNL' ClassicCharacters debuted in January 1977. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
45 Years Ago: Bill Murray Makes His Uncomfortable ‘SNL’ Debut45 Years Ago: Bill Murray Makes His Uncomfortable ‘SNL’ DebutThings didn't start well, but he eventually turned it around.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
30 Years Ago: Nirvana Perform on 'SNL' as 'Nevermind' Hits No. 130 Years Ago: Nirvana Perform on 'SNL' as 'Nevermind' Hits No. 1Band supplanted Michael Jackson at the top of the chart, officially bringing grunge mainstream. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
The Epic Prank John Madden Pulled on 'Saturday Night Live'The Epic Prank John Madden Pulled on 'Saturday Night Live'"It was really about the closest I ever came to having a heart attack," producer Dick Ebersol remembered.Allison RappAllison Rapp
When William Shatner Told 'Star Trek' Fans to ‘Get a Life’When William Shatner Told 'Star Trek' Fans to ‘Get a Life’'SNL' sketch from 1986 became part of fan lore in its own right.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
When Bill Murray Mistakenly Announced ‘World War III’ on ‘SNL'When Bill Murray Mistakenly Announced ‘World War III’ on ‘SNL'40 years ago, the comedian earnestly announced that USSR had invaded Poland. Except it didn't happen. Gary GraffGary Graff
45 Years Ago: Chevy Chase Leaves ‘SNL’ but Not for Good45 Years Ago: Chevy Chase Leaves ‘SNL’ but Not for Good Original cast member and 'Weekend Update' host left during show's second season.Emily MackEmily Mack
40 Years Ago: John Belushi Brings Fear to ‘SNL’ and Mayhem Ensues40 Years Ago: John Belushi Brings Fear to ‘SNL’ and Mayhem EnsuesPunk rock band and its fans laid waste to 'Saturday Night Live' on Oct. 31, 1981. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
When 'Saturday Night Live' Was Upstaged by the New York MetsWhen 'Saturday Night Live' Was Upstaged by the New York MetsLate-night staple was preempted for baseball history. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
When Norm Macdonald Returned to Host 'SNL,' Then Skewered ItWhen Norm Macdonald Returned to Host 'SNL,' Then Skewered It"I wanted to keep my job, and they felt the exact opposite.”Ryan ReedRyan Reed