“Saturday Night Live” was built with a cast of young no-names performing countercultural comedy. Fifty years later, it is ...

As the show gears up to celebrate its milestone, here are 12 moments over the past five decades when the show didn't just reflect pop culture — it drove it.

For nearly five decades, "Saturday Night Live" has been a cultural cornerstone of American television, shaping comedy, music and politics. Its live format, iconic sketches and unforgettable musical ...

Supported by By The New York Times “Saturday Night Live” begins the back half of its 50th season this weekend ... flip and meme-worthy “Liar!”) Phil Hartman’s tuxedoed narrator commits ...

Eddie Murphy, Phil Hartman, Amy Poehler and Tina Fey (establishing their double act anchoring “Weekend Update”), Melissa McCarthy, Tracy Morgan, Maya Rudolph, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jon Lovitz ...

Pee-wee would introduce the audience to his wacky group of friends, including Cowboy Curtis (Laurence Fishburne), Captain Carl (Phil Hartman), Miss Yvonee (Lynne Marie Stewart), Jambi (John ...

Below, find an exhaustive weekend-by-weekend breakdown ... Donnie Bolden Jr., Duo Louisiane featuring Glenn Hartman and Washboard Chaz, Lady Tambourine, Gray Hawk presents Native American Lore ...

For the first time, the festival also is offering weekend passes and single-day tickets ... Donnie Bolden Jr., Duo Louisiane featuring Glenn Hartman and Washboard Chaz, Lady Tambourine, Gray ...

NBCUniversal via Getty Images Season 12 included Dana Carvey, Phil Hartman and Kevin Nealon, who all became iconic cast members in “SNL” history, and the show bounced back. In Sept.