1975-
A long-running freewheeling comedy/variety show introducing many of today's top show business stars.
It replaced reruns of the Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson.
George Carlin served as the show's first guest host. Except for a five-year absence from 1980-1985, Lorne Michaels has served as the show's producer since its debut in 1975.
Guest Host: Madeline Kahn. Guest: Taj Mahal. Regulars include Chevy Chase, Dan Ackroyd, Gilda Radner, and John Belushi.