40 years of sketch comedy: 'Saturday Night Live' by the numbers

Given an all-star guest list that includes Paul McCartney, Kanye West, Arcade Fire and Jack White, the Backstreet Boys were a surprise addition to the star-packed Saturday Night Live 40th anniversary special. However, it turns out they might not be the

NBC's Saturday Night Live turns 40 this President's Day weekend! Political Director for NBC News and Meet the Press moderator, Chuck Todd will be alongside actor/comedian Dana Carvey to talk about the show Sunday.

Are SNL's growing pains over as it enters its 40th season? It certainly didn't seem that way from the show's bizarre season opener. While Chris Pratt—and Chris Pratt's abs, in a supporting role—conducted themselves amiably, 

When Saturday Night Live went on the air 40 years ago, few would have guessed how many of the cast members would go on to become household names. But you've probably never heard of Edie Baskin and Mary Ellen Matthews. They're the official 

Over the course of a four-decade run, Saturday Night Live has taken aim at most of the trappings of American financial life—even the things you wouldn't think were funny, like stock market crashes and consumer debt. In honor of the show's star-studded