Dennis Perkins
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45 Years Ago: The Nerds Make Suitably Graceless ‘SNL’ Debut
Bill Murray and Gilda Radner starred as two of the show's earliest recurring characters.
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45 Years Ago: Giant Lobsters Destroy ‘Saturday Night Live’
One of the weirdest and most format-breaking sketches in show's history was based on a real event.
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45 Years Ago: A Chicago Diner Inspires Popular ‘SNL’ Sketch
"Cheeseburger, cheeseburger, cheeseburger … "
![40 Years Ago: A Banned Andy Kaufman Gets One More ‘SNL’ Chance](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2023/01/attachment-Andy-Kaufman-SNL.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
40 Years Ago: A Banned Andy Kaufman Gets One More ‘SNL’ Chance
Comedian's final appearance came via a real commercial aired during "Weekend Update."
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Revisiting Mel Brooks’ Juvenile Epic ‘History of the World: Part I’
The 1981 film ended with a parting gag promising a second part. More than 40 years later, it arrived.
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‘The Ben Stiller Show': Where Are They Now?
You may recognize some of the names from the short-lived TV series.
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45 Years Ago: Sex Pistols Miss ‘SNL’ Gig Due to Legal Problems
It led to one of the most famous musical moments in the show's history.
![25 Years Ago: Chris Farley’s Last ‘SNL’ Appearance Before His Death](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2022/10/attachment-snl1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
25 Years Ago: Chris Farley’s Last ‘SNL’ Appearance Before His Death
Former cast member returned to host less than two months before he died.
![40 Years Ago: Eddie Murphy’s Mister Robinson Meets His Match in Mr. T](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2022/09/attachment-Eddie-Murphy-Mr-T-SNL-YouTube-Image.jpg?w=980&q=75)
40 Years Ago: Eddie Murphy’s Mister Robinson Meets His Match in Mr. T
'Saturday Night Live' sketch had quickly became a hit with audiences, if not Fred Rogers himself.
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40 Years Ago: Michael Keaton Becomes a Star in ‘Night Shift’
Ron Howard grows up as director of hit comedy about morgue-based prostitution ring.