Watch David Byrne Return to ‘SNL’ After 31 YearsWatch David Byrne Return to ‘SNL’ After 31 YearsHe performs “Once in a Lifetime” then spoofs “Road to Nowhere” in sketch.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Early ‘SNL’ Star Buck Henry Dies at 89Early ‘SNL’ Star Buck Henry Dies at 89He also co-created ‘Get Smart’ and wrote ‘The Graduate.’Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Eddie Murphy’s Most Memorable ‘SNL’ CharactersEddie Murphy’s Most Memorable ‘SNL’ CharactersFrom Buckwheat to Gumby, a look back at some of the funniest moments from 'SNL''s breakout '80s star.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
How Eddie Murphy Became the Fifth BeatleHow Eddie Murphy Became the Fifth BeatleClarence Walker claimed the Fab Four were once a quintet, until they fired him and stole his songs. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
When Eddie Murphy Debuted Velvet Jones on ‘Saturday Night Live’When Eddie Murphy Debuted Velvet Jones on ‘Saturday Night Live’The pimp-turned-pitchman was one of the star's most beloved characters.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Why Eddie Murphy Stayed Away From ‘Saturday Night Live’ for So LongWhy Eddie Murphy Stayed Away From ‘Saturday Night Live’ for So LongStar didn't appear on the show that made him famous for 31 years.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
New ‘SNL’ Cast Member Shane Gillis Says He Used Racist Slurs Because He ‘Pushes Boundaries’New ‘SNL’ Cast Member Shane Gillis Says He Used Racist Slurs Because He ‘Pushes Boundaries’“I’m a comedian who pushes boundaries,” said Gillis of resurfaced videos that show him using racist slurs.Matt SingerMatt Singer
Rock’s 60 Biggest ‘Saturday Night Live’ MomentsRock’s 60 Biggest ‘Saturday Night Live’ MomentsLate-night stage has welcomed some of music's hugest acts, including Queen, Nirvana, Paul McCartney and AC/DC. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Dan Crenshaw Appeared on ‘SNL’ to Accept Pete Davidson’s ApologyDan Crenshaw Appeared on ‘SNL’ to Accept Pete Davidson’s ApologyDavidson drew major controversy last week for mocking Crenshaw’s appearance. This week he apologized while Crenshaw appeared on the show.Matt SingerMatt Singer
25 Years Ago: ‘Saturday Night Live’ Demands ‘More Cowbell’25 Years Ago: ‘Saturday Night Live’ Demands ‘More Cowbell’Will Ferrell's skit was so surreal that it ended up being aired toward the end of an episode.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
How John Lennon and Paul McCartney Almost Reunited on ‘Saturday Night Live’How John Lennon and Paul McCartney Almost Reunited on ‘Saturday Night Live’It was meant as a joke but it turned into, arguably, the greatest missed opportunity in rock history.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
When Joe Cocker Joined John Belushi on ‘Saturday Night Live’When Joe Cocker Joined John Belushi on ‘Saturday Night Live’A shared-tribute feedback loop that transcended parody began on Oct. 2, 1976.Jeff GilesJeff Giles