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January 4, 2022

Betty White rejected ‘SNL’ three times before hosting in 2010: ‘It was one of the most incredible experiences’

Betty White, whose saucy, up-for-anything charm made her a television mainstay for more than 60 years, whether as a man-crazy TV hostess on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” or the loopy housemate on “The Golden Girls,” died on New Year's Eve.

January 2, 2022

Pete Davidson of 'SNL' spends New Year’s Eve nostalgic for 2009: ‘We didn’t even know how good we had it’

Pete Davidson of "Saturday Night Live" joked during a New Year’s Eve television special that we need to look as far back as 2009 to find a year worth remembering.

December 21, 2021

Lorne Michaels signals 'SNL' retirement plans: 'It's been my life's work'

Michaels has been the co-creator and lead producer of the series since it got its start in the 1970s.

December 19, 2021

‘SNL’ Weekend Update: Tina Fey, Michael Che jab Andrew Cuomo, OJ Simpson, New York Jets on scaled-down show

Former "Saturday Night Live" writer and cast member Tina Fey pitched in this weekend to help current "Weekend Update" co-anchor Michael Che deliver the fake news after co-anchor Colin Jost and most of the cast were sent home amid a surge of coronavirus cases in New York City. 

December 19, 2021

'SNL': Paul Rudd joined by Tom Hanks, Tina Fey as COVID forces scaled-down show

"Saturday Night Live" became the latest casualty of the coronavirus and its highly contagious omicron variant this weekend, following the Radio City Rockettes and several Broadway shows in scaling back or shutting down completely in New York City, 

December 18, 2021

'Saturday Night Live' announces no live audience with 'limited cast and crew' due to COVID omicron variant

"Saturday Night Live" announced there will be no live audience for Saturday night's broadcast and the show will have a limited cast and crew due to a "recent spike" in coronavirus omicron variant cases.

December 14, 2021

'SNL' alum Chris Kattan weighs in on cancel culture: ‘You can’t be outrageous anymore’

"Saturday Night Live" alum Chris Kattan has been keeping busy with his new film "Famous" and a sketch comedy series on YouTube titled "Hey Kattan!"

December 12, 2021

'Weekend Update' mocks Jussie Smollett, Donald Trump but goes easy on Vice President Kamala Harris

“Saturday Night Live” addressed the trial and subsequent verdict in the Jussie Smollett trial during its “Weekend Update" segment this week.

December 12, 2021

‘SNL' cold open shows Fauci dispelling coronavirus myths -- with help from Cuomos, Ted Cruz

Dr. Anthony Fauci, reprised by "Saturday Night Live" cast member Kate McKinnon after she returned to the show this weekend, attempted to dispel several coronavirus myths – with help from what he called the "CDC Players" – but the unprofessional scientist/actors largely added to the confusion.

December 10, 2021

Pete Davidson, Miley Cyrus reveal they got matching tattoos after 'SNL' appearance

Pete Davidson and Miley Cyrus recalled getting matching tattoos after filming a "Saturday Night Live" sketch together.