'SNL' Sketch Killed Chris Farley 'SNL' Sketch Killed Chris FarleyBeloved comedian was found dead on Dec. 18, 1997.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
45 Years Ago: Sex Pistols Miss ‘SNL’ Gig Due to Legal Problems45 Years Ago: Sex Pistols Miss ‘SNL’ Gig Due to Legal ProblemsIt led to one of the most famous musical moments in the show's history. 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
Norm Macdonald's Last 'Update'Norm Macdonald's Last 'Update'Nobody knew the 'SNL' newsreader would be fired during the show's holiday break.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
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
When Sinead O’Connor Tore Picture of the Pope on ‘SNL’When Sinead O’Connor Tore Picture of the Pope on ‘SNL’Irish singer's action sparked immediate outrage.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
40 Years Ago: Danny DeVito Buys ‘Taxi’ Reprieve With ‘SNL’ Stunt40 Years Ago: Danny DeVito Buys ‘Taxi’ Reprieve With ‘SNL’ StuntWith his TV show nearing cancellation, diminutive star brought out castmates to save fledgling series.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
‘Wayne’s World’ Car Scene Almost Used a Guns N’ Roses Song Instead of Queen‘Wayne’s World’ Car Scene Almost Used a Guns N’ Roses Song Instead of QueenCan you imagine the sequence without 'Bohemian Rhapsody'?Philip TrappPhilip Trapp
45 Years Ago: Bill Murray Debuts ‘SNL”s Nick the Lounge Singer45 Years Ago: Bill Murray Debuts ‘SNL”s Nick the Lounge SingerHe never lets the reality of his dingy surroundings get him down.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
How ‘Coneheads’ Went From ‘Pothead Sketch’ to ‘SNL’ ClassicHow ‘Coneheads’ Went From ‘Pothead Sketch’ to ‘SNL’ ClassicCharacters debuted in January 1977. 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