Saturday Night Live

1975

TV Show Information

Overview

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 Air Date

October 11, 1975

Creators

Dick Ebersol, Lorne Michaels

Status

Returning Series

Episodes

51 Seasons (1004 Episodes)

Cast

Michael CheMikey DayAndrew DismukesChloe FinemanMarcello HernándezJames Austin JohnsonColin JostSarah ShermanKenan ThompsonTommy Brennan

Network

NBC

Production

Broadway VideoNBC StudiosUniversal TelevisionNBC Universal TelevisionSNL Studios