Saturday Night Live

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A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.

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A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.

First Aired
October 11, 1975
Last Aired
April 12, 2025
Seasons
50
Episodes
989
Creator
Lorne MichaelsDick Ebersol
Genre
ComedyNews
Status
Returning Series
Language
English
Network
NBC
Production
Broadway Video, NBC Studios, Universal Television, NBC Universal Television, SNL Studios
Cast
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