On October 11, 1975, the freshman cast of Saturday Night Live took the stage for the sketch comedy show’s first-ever live broadcast.
With comedy legends such as Dan Aykroyd, Gilda Radner and Chevy Chase among the ensemble cast sparking the kind of laughter that makes your face hurt, the show was a hit. Ever since, the Lorne Michaels-created NBC mainstay has been providing weekend entertainment through hilarious sketches, meaningful host monologues and unforgettable musical performances, not to mention some sidesplitting impressions.
This weekend, SNL will mark a major milestone as the show – along with its original creator Michaels – embarks on its 50th season. While it has certainly cemented an enduring legacy, here’s a list of some of the longest-running shows on TV that have even SNL beat:
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