A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.

Creators

Lorne Michaels, Dick Ebersol

Cast

Michael Che

Self - Various Characters

Mikey Day

Self - Various Characters

Andrew Dismukes

Self - Various Characters

Chloe Fineman

Self - Various Characters

Marcello Hernández

Self - Various Characters

James Austin Johnson

Self - Various Characters

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Saturday Night Live

1975 · 51 seasons · Returning Series

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A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.

Creators

Lorne Michaels, Dick Ebersol

Cast

Michael Che

Self - Various Characters

Mikey Day

Self - Various Characters

Andrew Dismukes

Self - Various Characters

Chloe Fineman

Self - Various Characters

Marcello Hernández

Self - Various Characters

James Austin Johnson

Self - Various Characters

View full details