When Norm Macdonald Unknowingly Hosted His Last 'Weekend Update'When Norm Macdonald Unknowingly Hosted His Last 'Weekend Update'Nobody knew the 'SNL' newsreader would be fired during the show's holiday break.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
40 Years Ago: Eddie Murphy Rankles Cast by Hosting 'SNL'40 Years Ago: Eddie Murphy Rankles Cast by Hosting 'SNL'Crossroads moment came as the show faltered after original producer Lorne Michaels' departure.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
When 'Conspiracy Theory Rock' Was Banned From 'SNL'When 'Conspiracy Theory Rock' Was Banned From 'SNL'Biting satirical piece aired in 1998 - but never again.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
The 'SNL' Sketch Kirstie Alley Called Her 'Most Fun' Acting SceneThe 'SNL' Sketch Kirstie Alley Called Her 'Most Fun' Acting SceneThe actress was kissed and even licked in the wild 1991 sketch. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
40 Years Ago: Drew Barrymore Stays Up Past Her Bedtime on 'SNL'40 Years Ago: Drew Barrymore Stays Up Past Her Bedtime on 'SNL'Seven-year-old 'E.T.' star was youngest host in show's history.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
40 Years Ago: Andy Kaufman Voted Off 'Saturday Night Live'40 Years Ago: Andy Kaufman Voted Off 'Saturday Night Live'Comedian committed to the bit in 1982. Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
45 Years Ago: John Belushi Pitches Little Chocolate Donuts45 Years Ago: John Belushi Pitches Little Chocolate Donuts'SNL' and Olympics legend pushed breakfast of champions in 1977.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
45 Years Ago: Roseanne Roseannadanna Makes 'SNL' Debut45 Years Ago: Roseanne Roseannadanna Makes 'SNL' DebutGilda Radner's 'Weekend Update' reporter goes off-topic and makes a lasting impression.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
25 Years Ago: Chris Farley's Last SNL Appearance Before His Death25 Years Ago: Chris Farley's Last SNL Appearance Before His DeathFormer cast member returned to host less than two months before he died.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
The Unlikely Origin of 'Saturday Night Live''s 'Hans and Franz'The Unlikely Origin of 'Saturday Night Live''s 'Hans and Franz'The characters may have been from Austria, but their creation can be traced to Des Moines. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin