Saturday Night Live

American late-night live television sketch comedy show

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Saturday Night Live is an American late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels and developed by Dick Ebersol. The show premiered on NBC on October 11, 1975, under the original title NBC's Saturday Night. The show's comedy sketches, which often 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 the opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast as with featured performances by a musical guest. An episode normally begins with a cold open sketch that ends with someone breaking character and proclaiming, "Live from New York, it's Saturday Night!", properly beginning the show.

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Scarlett Johansson And Colin Jost Tied The Knot Scarlet Johansson and Colin Jost tied the knot over the weekend. The actress and "SNL" star said "I do" "in an intimate ceremony with their immediate family and loved ones. According to CNN, Johansson.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published 2 days ago

Kanye West is praying for Issa Rae after 'SNL' skit He was left unimpressed when he was made the punchline of a sketch between Rae and series regular Kenan Thompson. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:09Published 2 weeks ago

Morgan Wallen loses ‘SNL’ performance slot after breaking COVID-19 protocols In an emotional post to Instagram, Wallen told fans the show had canned his performance. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:02Published 3 weeks ago

'Jurassic World: Dominion' Shuts Down After Positive Coronavirus Tests, Netflix Unveils 'Selena' Trailer & More \| THR News 'Jurassic World: Dominion' is shutting down production after multiple people involved tested positive for COVID-19, Netflix has unveiled a new look at the highly-anticipated drama 'Selena: The Series'.. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 02:19Published 3 weeks ago

Emma Stone & 'SNL' Writer Dave McCary Tie the Knot \| THR News Congratulations are in order for Emma Stone and Dave McCary, who have tied the knot. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 01:05Published on September 28, 2020

Jim Carrey Will Play Joe Biden On 'SNL' This Fall Jim Carrey will play the Democratic nominee and former vice president on this season of "SNL". NBC made the announcement on Wednesday, according to CNN. The variety series will return just in time for.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:36Published on September 17, 2020

'SNL' Has A Joe Biden Joining Them This Fall Jim Carrey will play the Democratic nominee and former vice president on this season of "SNL". NBC made the announcement this Wednesday, according to CNN. The variety series will return just in time.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:36Published on September 17, 2020

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Maya Rudolph wins Creative Arts Emmy as Kamala Harris; Jason Bateman given Ron Cephas Jones' award Maya Rudolph won a Creative Arts Emmy for her "SNL" role as Kamala Harris, and a ceremony gaffe crowned Jason Bateman instead of Ron Cephas Jones. USATODAY.com - Published on September 20, 2020
Jim Carrey to play Joe Biden on "SNL" Carrey is not the only new addition to "SNL," the show announced this week. CBS News - Published on September 17, 2020	'SNL' Gears Up for Live Election Season Return with Big Changes "Saturday Night Live" will soon be back for Season 46 -- just in time for the craziest election season ever -- but things will be different. Multiple production sources tell TMZ ... the "live from New.. TMZ.com - Published on September 13, 2020
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Memorial Day, California churches, 'SNL' marathon: 5 things you need to know Monday Memorial Day ceremonies will be held across the United States, California Gov. Gavin Newsom to issue guidelines on reopening churches and more news you need to know Monday. USATODAY.com - Published on May 25, 2020	Who makes the best TV in quarantine? 'American Idol,' Fallon thrive, while 'Ellen,' 'View' struggle From Zoom-themed 'SNL' episodes to Jimmy Fallon interrupted by his daughters, we evaluate the successes and failures of quarantine-made TV. USATODAY.com - Published on April 29, 2020
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Saturday Night Live

American late-night live television sketch comedy show

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