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"Get your ass behind the drums, Chad!" McCartney told Ferrell during the show's opening.

Chad Smith joined him on drums for several songs, including one from the upcoming album 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane.'

He also penned some of Murphy's most famous films, including 'Coming to America.'

The 1995 sketch almost led to a backstage fistfight among castmates.

Back in 1987, Cher appeared on the show with two new hit singles.

The Irish singer famously tore up a photo of the Pope on the program back in 1992.

My wife grew up in Missoula. So needless to say, when we go out to the Montana Club- we are getting the Hoagieville cheese fries. When the plate arrives, somehow I turn into Chris Farley as one of the Gap Girls from Saturday Night Live.

‘SNL 1975’ will tell the origin of the classic sketch series.

"My face went white," the musician recalls. "I thought, My career's over."

The 1978 episode marked return of former breakout cast member, but not everyone wanted him back.

The Not Ready for Late Night Players.

From accidental expletives to regrettable lapses in comedy judgment to manufactured ire.