Dennis Perkins

Prolific actor made his only hosting appearance on show in September 1992.

Missed opportunities marked the legendary band's only 'Saturday Night Live' appearance.

Original Not Ready for Prime Time Player missed a flight to New York in September 1982.

Steve Martin and Dan Aykroyd's swinging Czech brothers quickly became an 'SNL' institution.

Parody of Ford's 1972 Mercury Marquis Brougham ad demonstrated Dan Aykroyd's indelible place in the show’s early days.

With Shelley Long's Diane gone, hit show brought in replacement to annoy Ted Danson's bar owner.

His hosting 'SNL' should have tipped off NBC, but they gave him a show anyway.

What's happened since that first episode in October 1975?

Cast was largely made up of unknown actors, but many have gone on to enjoy long and successful careers.

Success of 'Airplane!' owed a lot to the experience Jerry Zucker, Jim Abrahams and David Zucker gained here.