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Sat Eye Candy: SNL Turns 33

"LIVE FROM NEW YORK, IT'S SATURDAY NIGHT" On this evening in 1975, George Carlin hosted the very first episode of Saturday Night Live. Joined by musical guests Janis Ian and Billy Preston, he kicked off one of the longest running comedy variety show in TV history. Each Saturday night for a good chunk of each year, the 90-minute NBC series has honed young talent and offered up a satirical eye on popular and political culture. But beyond the yucks, SNL has also had a profound impact on music, ...

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19:33 on October 11 2008

Sat Eye Candy: SNL Turns 33

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