'Saturday Night Live' premiered 50 years ago on Oct. 11, 1975 Christopher Rudolph is a contributing writer for PEOPLE. He previously covered entertainment at The Advocate, HuffPost, Logo News, MTV News and more. NBC/Noam Galai/NBC via Getty; Vinnie ...

The iconic sketch comedy show 'Saturday Night Live' (SNL) has become a cultural phenomenon since its debut in 1975. Among its many traditions, the Five-Timers Club stands out, celebrating celebrities who have hosted the show five times or more.

Off-Broadway Returns to 1975: New Play Brings SNL’s First Season to Life originally appeared on Parade. When NBC first aired Saturday Night in 1975, no one could have predicted the cultural impact it would have. What started as a late-night experiment ...