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40 Years Ago: Andy Kaufman Voted Off ‘Saturday Night Live’40 Years Ago: Andy Kaufman Voted Off ‘Saturday Night Live’Comedian committed to the bit in 1982. Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
45 Years Ago: John Belushi Pitches Little Chocolate Donuts45 Years Ago: John Belushi Pitches Little Chocolate Donuts'SNL' and Olympics legend pushed breakfast of champions in 1977.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
45 Years Ago: Roseanne Roseannadanna Makes ‘SNL’ Debut45 Years Ago: Roseanne Roseannadanna Makes ‘SNL’ DebutGilda Radner's 'Weekend Update' reporter goes off-topic and makes a lasting impression.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
25 Years Ago: Chris Farley’s Last ‘SNL’ Appearance Before His Death25 Years Ago: Chris Farley’s Last ‘SNL’ Appearance Before His DeathFormer cast member returned to host less than two months before he died.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
The Unlikely Origin of ‘Saturday Night Live”s ‘Hans and Franz’The Unlikely Origin of ‘Saturday Night Live”s ‘Hans and Franz’The characters may have been from Austria, but their creation can be traced to Des Moines. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
When Sinead O’Connor Tore Picture of the Pope on ‘SNL’When Sinead O’Connor Tore Picture of the Pope on ‘SNL’Irish singer's action sparked immediate outrage.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
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