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Nicknamed the "Not Ready for Prime Time Players," the original cast of
Saturday Night Live ignited a comedy revolution with their mix of
irreverent characters and satirical impressions of political figures
and pop culture icons.
From the premiere of this groundbreaking sketch comedy show on October
11, 1975, live from historic Studio 8H in New York City's Rockefeller
Center, Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Jane Curtin, Chevy Chase, Garrett
Morris, Laraine Newman, and Gilda Radner launched themselves into
instant stardom and were often referred to as "The Beatles of Comedy."
Created by Lorne Michaels over three decades ago, Saturday Night Live
has had the cultural impact and relevance that few shows can claim.
Nowhere else can you see the complete first season of SNL, featuring
hosts George Carlin, Rob Reiner, Lily Tomlin, Richard Pryor, Elliott
Gould, Candice Bergen, or original musical performances by Simon &
Garfunkel, ABBA, Patti Smith, Jimmy Cliff, and Carly Simon. And if
you're curious as to how the original cast was hired, check out the DVD
bonus features, which include the screen tests of each performer.
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