45 Years Ago: Steve Martin’s ‘King Tut’ Becomes a Surprise Hit45 Years Ago: Steve Martin’s ‘King Tut’ Becomes a Surprise HitIt was a beaming, lightly satirical, but mostly silly put-on of a novelty song.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
45 Years Ago: The Blues Brothers Make Their ‘SNL’ Debut45 Years Ago: The Blues Brothers Make Their ‘SNL’ DebutDan Aykroyd and John Belushi fashioned characters two years earlier, but 1978 episode featured them in full glory.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
When Michael Palin Hosted ‘SNL’ Covered in Cat FecesWhen Michael Palin Hosted ‘SNL’ Covered in Cat FecesMonty Python comedian described the experience as "tele-embarrassment on a monumental scale.”Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Papa Roach, Panic! at the Disco Noted for Their Whiteness in ‘SNL’ SketchPapa Roach, Panic! at the Disco Noted for Their Whiteness in ‘SNL’ SketchWatch the bit about an escalating drug deal.Philip TrappPhilip Trapp
The 20 Most Controversial Saturday Night Live Moments of All TimeThe 20 Most Controversial Saturday Night Live Moments of All TimeFrom accidental expletives to regrettable lapses in comedy judgment to manufactured ire.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
40 Years Ago: Buckwheat Is Shot, and ‘Saturday Night Live’ Is There40 Years Ago: Buckwheat Is Shot, and ‘Saturday Night Live’ Is ThereEddie Murphy helped kill off one of the show's most popular characters in March 1983.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
45 Years Ago: John Belushi Dances on His ‘SNL’ Castmates’ Graves45 Years Ago: John Belushi Dances on His ‘SNL’ Castmates’ Gravesin "Don't Look Back in Anger," star reflects on all his departed co-workers.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
45 Years Ago: O.J. Simpson Hosts ‘Saturday Night Live’45 Years Ago: O.J. Simpson Hosts ‘Saturday Night Live’Football great's sports career was winding down as movie and TV options piled up in 1978.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
45 Years Ago: Bill Murray and Chevy Chase Fight Before ‘SNL’ Goes on Air45 Years Ago: Bill Murray and Chevy Chase Fight Before ‘SNL’ Goes on AirThe 1978 episode marked return of former breakout cast member, but not everyone wanted him back.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
30 Years Ago: Chris Farley Interviews Paul McCartney on ‘SNL’30 Years Ago: Chris Farley Interviews Paul McCartney on ‘SNL’He also performed three songs during the episode, including the Beatles' "Hey Jude."Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
30 Years Ago: Dana Carvey Leaves ‘SNL’ as a Royal Tampon30 Years Ago: Dana Carvey Leaves ‘SNL’ as a Royal Tampon"George Bush had run its course, 'Wayne’s World,' Church Lady had all been done — basically I thought I’d done as much as I could do."Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
When Bill Murray’s Lounge Singer Added Lyrics to Star Wars ThemeWhen Bill Murray’s Lounge Singer Added Lyrics to Star Wars Theme“Oh, Star Wars / Nothing but Star Wars ... "Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins