NPR: SNL50

What even IS art? The quiz doesn't know — but do you?

Holly J. Morris — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Plus: Why are there so many "Bridget Jones" movies? Who all resigned over the Eric Adams drama? And what phrase originated on "SNL"?

The SNL 50th anniversary special: What worked and what didn't

Eric Deggans — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 05:00:33 -0500

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The Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary prime-time special was full of sketches and nostalgia — and stretched more than three hours. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans breaks it down.

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How to watch the 'Saturday Night Live' 50th anniversary events

Elizabeth Blair — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:36:11 -0500

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For its 50th anniversary, Saturday Night Live has a weekend of live events starring cast members, musicians and celebrities.

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4 decisions that turned SNL into a cultural juggernaut — and 3 mistakes

Eric Deggans — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500

SNL cast members pose on the show's set in September 1992. Front row, from left: Chris Farley, Al Franken and Melanie Hutsell. Middle row, from left: Chris Rock, Julia Sweeney, Dana Carvey and Rob Schneider. Back row, from left: Adam Sandler, David Spade, Ellen Cleghorne, Kevin Nealon, Phil Hartman and Tim Meadows.'/>

Critic Eric Deggans explains how Saturday Night Live became the long-lived force it is.

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