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SNL Milestones: Every Major Anniversary Episode | Celebrating 1000

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VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton WRITTEN BY: Noah Baum Live from New York, we're tracing the late-night phenomenon that grew from a scrappy experiment into a cultural institution. Join us as we revisit the biggest turning points in its history, from the 1975 premiere in Studio 8H to landmark episodes and blowout anniversaries. Along the way, we'll spotlight the 100th and 500th episodes, the 15th, 25th, 40th, and 50th celebrations, and the political lightning of the 250th. What moment still makes you shout “Live!”? It all began with George Carlin hosting the 1975 debut, with music by Billy Preston and Janis Ian. The 100th saw Bill Murray steal the monologue, while 1988's 250th rode election-season satire with Matthew Modine and Edie Brickell. Tom Hanks kicked off the 15th bash; Julia Stiles and Aerosmith marked the 500th. “SNL40” drew a massive audience and teased Eddie Murphy's return, and “SNL50” packed Studio 8H with alumni for a joyfully chaotic victory lap. read more...

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