45 Years Ago: John Belushi Starts ‘SNL’ Episode in a Wheelchair45 Years Ago: John Belushi Starts ‘SNL’ Episode in a WheelchairHis drug-induced illnesses had become common knowledge behind the scenes.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
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
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
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
Watch ‘Saturday Night Live’s Tribute to Norm MacdonaldWatch ‘Saturday Night Live’s Tribute to Norm MacdonaldMacdonald died last month at the age of 61.Matt SingerMatt Singer
Beck Bennett Leaves ’Saturday Night Live’ After Eight SeasonsBeck Bennett Leaves ’Saturday Night Live’ After Eight SeasonsThe show will also add three new featured players this fall.ScreenCrush StaffScreenCrush Staff
Norm Macdonald’s Funniest TV AppearancesNorm Macdonald’s Funniest TV AppearancesThe former ‘SNL’ star passed away at the age of 61.Matt SingerMatt Singer
‘SNL’ Alum Norm MacDonald Dies From Cancer at Age 61‘SNL’ Alum Norm MacDonald Dies From Cancer at Age 61Sad news to report this afternoon as 'Saturday Night Live' alum Norm MacDonald has passed away after a "nine-year private battle with cancer". He was 61 years old. Wendy ReedWendy Reed
When Chevy Chase and John Belushi Brought Their Feud Onto ‘SNL’When Chevy Chase and John Belushi Brought Their Feud Onto ‘SNL’The fierce rivals briefly buried the hatchet during an episode's opening sketch. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin