
About the TV Show

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Saturday Night Live
First Air Date: October 11, 1975
First Aired on | : | 1975 |
Status | : | Returning Series |
Created By | : | Lorne Michaels,Dick Ebersol |
Networks | : | NBC |
Genres | : | Comedy,News |
Seasons/Episodes | : | 952 episodes in 48 Seasons |
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.