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‘It’s the moment when genius comes into the universe’: the film recreating SNL’s chaotic first night

A new drama recalls the wild first broadcast of Saturday Night Live in 1975. Making it was as much of a high-wire act as the show itself, the film’s director Jason Reitman and stars reveal

The Guardian - UK

‘John Belushi always used to try to get off with my ex-wife. I’d say: ‘John, I can hear you, you fat git’”: Ronnie Wood’s wild tales of Jimi Hendrix, Keith Richards, Bob Dylan and Axl Rose

Living with Hendrix? Jamming with Dylan? Giving Axl relationship advice? Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood has done it all

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"He was trying to numb the past, dull the present and look for comfort in the future. He found it there and it killed him": Dan Aykroyd on the tragedy of John Belushi and the making of The Blues Brothers

Cult movie The Blues Brothers exposed a generation to the brilliance of blues and soul legends like John Lee Hooker and Aretha Franklin

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Saturday Night Live: the 20 greatest sketches ever

The comedy show reaches its 50th anniversary this week and to celebrate, a look back to its funniest moments ever

The Guardian - US

"Saturday Night" is overstuffed, but fun

Although a few characters feel underdeveloped, Reitman nails the hectic ambition of 1975 "SNL"

Salon

I watched Saturday Night Live's first episode and one thing appears to have remained the same about the sketch show

As Saturday Night Live season 50 gets underway, I took a look back at how it all started. These are my big takeaways.

WhatToWatch

50Th Season Of 'SNL' Celebrates Landmark Anniversary

Explore the enduring legacy of 'Saturday Night Live' original cast members and their impact on comedy and entertainment over 50 seasons.

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Happy 50th 'SNL!' Here's a look back at the show's very first cast

Happy 50th “SNL!"

The Independent UK

Bob Tischler death: Producer and writer who helped save Saturday Night Live dies aged 78

He is credited with revitalising SNL by backing cast members who would go on to become stars like Eddie Murphy, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Joe Piscipo

The Independent UK

Dan Aykroyd revisits the Blues Brothers' remarkable legacy in new Audible Original

The shades are on, the skinny tie is knotted and the fedora is perched just so — Dan Aykroyd is ready to look back

The Independent UK

Judy Belushi Pisano, actor and widow of John Belushi, dies aged 73

Belushi Pisano was a key creative force behind films like The Blues Brothers and National Lampoon’s Animal House

The Independent UK

SNL boss Lorne Michaels explains why some comedians can’t handle being on show

Writer and producer said some people could be ‘a**holes’

The Independent UK

44 best classic movies on Netflix right now

Netflix's library contains numerous classic movies for subscribers to rewatch or discover for the first time. Here are our picks for the best to watch right now.

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"Jimi Hendrix lived a block from me in New York. We jammed together a lot": Al Kooper's stories of the Rolling Stones, The Who, Bob Dylan, Joe Walsh and more

He freaked out Lynyrd Skynyrd, produced The Tubes and more, hung out at Keith Moon’s house and had George Harrison hang out at his. He's the legendary Al Kooper

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Betty Buckley: A Hollywood Icon's 50-Year Loyalty To Chateau Marmont

Explore Betty Buckley's enduring career, from Broadway success to filmmaking, showcasing her resilience and passion for the arts.

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The Best Thing These 32 Great SNL Actors Have Starred In Outside Of The Show

Our favorite movies and TV shows starring our favorite SNL actors outside of Studio 8H.

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32 SNL Cast Members That Made A Huge Impact In Less Than 5 Seasons On The Show

In just five season or less, these SNL cast members became stars.

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32 SNL Cast Members Who Were Hired At A Really Young Age

We take a look at some of the youngest actors to join the SNL cast.

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The Guardian - UK

Can Spinal Tap sequel live up to film’s ludicrous legend, 40 years on?

It was the rock-mockumentary that set a standard for those that followed. Now Macca and Elton are joining the band for an encore. Will its lethal wit survive?

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30+ Sitcoms Starring SNL Cast Members After They Left The Show

We take a look at some of our favorite SNL stars-turned-sitcom stars.

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Peacock’s Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure Of Foggy Mountain Review: The Funniest SNL Movie Since Wayne’s World

From Saturday Night Live's viral greats, Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain is a riotous comedy about friendships and adventures.

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32 SNL Sketches That Did Not Go According To Plan

Here are some things that went wrong during Saturday Night Live sketches, sometimes with hilarious results.

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32 Beloved Hollywood Stars That Never Made It To 40

We have lost a lot of stars over the years, including these 32 Hollywood actors who never made it to 40.

The Independent UK

Bernie Taupin, Elton John's lyricist, would like to have a word

If you’re thinking of checking out the new memoir by Elton John’s lyricist to learn more about the Rocket Man, you’re out of luck

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That Time John Belushi And Dan Aykroyd Epically Pranked The Founder Of Rolling Stone With A Joke About Drugs And, Yes, Manslaughter Charges

Put Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi into a car together and wild pranks would most definitely ensue.

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