'Saturday Night Live' Stars Who Broke Character During Skits

Remembering an icon. Back in 2010, Betty White was the oldest Saturday Night Live host on record at the age of 88. Following her death, the NBC variety series paid tribute by airing her Emmy-winning episode.

Saturday Night Live will pay tribute to the late TV icon Betty White tonight with an encore telecast of the May 8, 2010 episode she hosted, with Jay-Z as musical guest.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorAnna Drezen is exiting her role as one of four head writers for “Saturday Night Live” in order to focus on her Freefrom animated comedy series “Praise Petey.”Drezen disclosed her decision Thursday in an Instagram post that featured a collection of photos from her time working on the NBC mainstay. “Bye SNL! I am leaving the show to focus on my show at Freeform.

Live from New York — but maybe not for much longer. After decades behind the scenes, Lorne Michaels is opening up about when he’d be ready to say goodbye to Saturday Night Live.

“CBS Mornings” on Monday that he is contemplating leaving following the show’s 50th anniversary in the 2024-2025 season.“You know, I think I’m committed to doing this show until its 50th anniversary, which is in three years,” he said. “I’d like to see that through and I have a feeling that’d be a really good time to leave.

Lorne Michaels, creator of Saturday Night Live, has admitted that he is considering retiring from the long-running NBC series when it hits its 50th anniversary.

Louis C.K. has sparked backlash after an ad plugging his new stand-up comedy special aired while “Saturday Night Live” was being broadcast over the weekend.

Paul Rudd is slated to make his fifth guest hosting appearance but musical guest Charli XCX confirmed she's no longer part of the show and she's «devastated» about it.She tweeted, «Hi everyone.

“Saturday Night Live” announced its decision to cancel the live studio audience just hours before the Paul Rudd-hosted episode began taping.

Paul Rudd is slated to make his fifth guest hosting appearance alongside musical guest Charli XCX. The official announcement, posted on 's social media accounts, didn't divulge details on what exactly «limited cast and crew» means, but the is reporting, citing a set insider, that «four actors» contracted the virus and «three others» called out because they're «fearful» about coming to the midtown Manhattan set.A post shared by Saturday Night Live (@nbcsnl)While the Omicron variant's been

Selome Hailu editorDue to the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in New York City, Saturday’s holiday episode of “Saturday Night Live” will proceed without a live audience.

With New York emerging as the epicenter of the latest surge in the coronavirus pandemic, tied to the fast-spreading Omicron variant, NBC’s Saturday Night Live has imposed restrictions for its taping tonight.

Saturday Night Live has seen so many fantastic guest stars over its nearly 50 year run – but not everyone is exactly welcome back to Studio 8H.

Charli XCX on Saturday Night Live this weekend (December 18) after a performance video went viral.READ MORE: Charli XCX live in London: isolation anthems finally get their special airingIn July, Jesus Piece played Forrest Lodge VFW Hall and Club in Sellersville, Philadelphia as part of a punk all-dayer to celebrate the return of live music.

The festive season has officially begun, and what better way to celebrate than by looking back at some of the best “Saturday Night Live” holiday sketches of all time.

Billie Eilish came through in a big way on Saturday Night Live this week!

Pulling double duty! Billie Eilish returned to the Saturday Night Live soundstage as both host and musical guest, sharing her love for the holiday season.