Television history was made on Saturday, October 11, 1975, at 11:30pm
(ET), when Chevy Chase welcomed America to the first episode of a new
late-night comedy series. With its cutting edge satire and cast of
young, talented performers, Saturday Night Live set a new standard for
television comedy while launching the careers of such comedy greats as
John Belushi, Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd, Eddie Murphy, Mike Myers, Dana
Carvey, Will Ferrell, Amy Poehler, and Tina Fey. Saturday Night Live FAQ
is the first book to offer the show's generations of fans everything
they ever wanted to know (and may have forgotten) about SNL. Beginning
with the show's creation in the mid-1970s by Lorne Michaels and the Not
Ready for Prime Time Players, SNL FAQ takes you through the show's
history with an in-depth look at all thirty-eight seasons. It's all
here - the comedic highlights and low points, memorable hosts and
musical guests, controversial moments, and, of course, the recurring
characters and sketches, catch phrases, and film shorts that have made
SNL the epicenter of American comedy for nearly four decades. SNL FAQ
also examines the show's influence on American culture and includes
profiles of over 100 SNL cast members, along with a comprehensive guide
detailing every episode.