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'SNL' to re-air 1975 debut episode as part of 50th anniversary celebrations

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Saturday Night Live will re-broadcast its very first episode as part of its upcoming 50th anniversary celebrations. READ MORE: ‘Saturday Night’ review: chaotic, inspiring but where are the laughs? The NBC show debuted on October 11, 1975 under the name Saturday Night and was hosted by legendary comedian George Carlin. Musical guests were former Beatles collaborator Billy Preston and folk singer-songwriter Janis Ian, and original cast members su…

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‘SNL’ First Episode From 1975 To Re-Air On NBC Ahead Of 50th Anniversary Special

NBC will re-air the inaugural episode of Saturday Night Live on February 15th, one day before the network’s three-hour special celebrating the show’s 50th anniversary. The 1975 episode, hosted by George Carlin, featured original cast Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Chevy Chase, Jane Curtin, Garrett Morris, Laraine Newman and Gilda Radner. The show also had music from Billy Preston and Janice Ian, plus appearances by Andy Kaufman and Jim Henson. The r…

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