Saturday Night Live is celebrating 40 years of being on the air. I have been watching SNL since I was a teenager and any other times we catch re-runs on television. The hubs and I are huge fans! As a tribute I wanted to share with you My Saturday Night Live Favorites. Granted I can’t show you all of them because a few of them I can’t find on YouTube anymore. I understand they are taken down after they are up a bit.. sadness. Although WatchMojo.com got quite a few of my favorites in their Top 10 list and they have awesome Top Moments for some of our favorite cast members.
“Cheeseburger, cheeseburger, cheeseburger” anyone?
I could go on and on about our favorite cast members too. Here’s a few of our favorites:
- Chris Farley
- Kristen Wiig
- Andy Sandberg
- Cheri O’Teri
- Anna Gastyer
- Molly Shannon
- Eddie Murphy
- Jimmy Fallon
- Jim Belushi
- Ellen Klegghorn
- Phil Hartman
- Will Ferrell
- Horatio Sans
Gosh that’s only naming a few.. Glamour has an awesome article on the recent shoot they did with the Women of SNL. Check it out here. Love those ladies!!
Saturday Night Live has had some amazing hosts too!! Here’s a few of our favorites:
- Justin Timberlake
- Alec Baldwin (Bit of Trivia: Did you know Baldwin has hosted SNL the most times?! YES!)
- Drew Barrymore
- Scarlet Johansen
- Christopher Walken
Two of my absolute faves! I love it when celebrity hosts really get into the characters. It’s always memorable when a celeb can make fun of themselves and their fellow celebs.
The 3.5 hour special to be aired on NBC on Sunday, Feb 15!
Don’t miss it! There’s even going to be red carpet arrivals aired at 7 pm ET! I’m super excited!
Question:
Who’s your favorite SNL alum or host?
Candy
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
I still haven’t watched this yet. I couldn’t commit to 3.5 hours at one time, so it’s on my DVR to be watched in sections this weekend.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
It was so great to see all the cast members gathered together like that. I NEED MORE COWBELL!
Sara P. (@SensiblySara) says
I haven’t watched the 40th Anniversary Special yet – but there are SO many good SNL hosts/alum. I don’t think I can pick one or a few favorites!
Jaime says
I watched most of the special on Sunday. It was so great!! It was just a tad long for me.
Marybeth Hamilton says
My only complaint about your article is you missed mentioning both Tina Fey and Amy Poehler 🙂 Regardless, that show has put out some major talent over the years, and the special looks spectacular!
Stephanie says
It really was a great special. I’ve been an SNL fan since high school and it was awesome to see all the old cast members again. Funny how many major celebrities got their start doing silly skits.
Shop with Me Mama (Kim) says
Oh man! Definitely Chris Farley. Man how I miss that guy 🙁 Lots of great memories watching this show!
Catherine S says
I don’t think I have ever watched SNL. My husband and son will stay up and watch it sometimes. It sounds like it is pretty funny.
Pam says
I love SNL! My husband and I watch it all the time. There have been some hilarious episodes.
Marvelous Mommy says
I usually don’t watch SNL a lot, but I have more lately. I watched some of their special the other day.
Liz Mays says
I haven’t seen an episode in a long time but some of your favorites are the same as mine. I guess I missed the 40th Anniversary event, but i might be able to catch it again.
aimee fauci says
I watched SNL as a kid and loved it. As an adult I kind of lost interest.
Jess Weaver says
I love this show.. Hilarious! It was good to see all the cast members together for the Anniversary show!
Tracie says
Great list!!
I haven’t had a chance to watch the anniversary special yet, but I’m hoping to sit down with it this week.
Rosey says
My hubby told me there was a special on and he wanted to see it. But I think he missed it. :/
Jeanine says
I miss SNL. We got rid of Cable just over a year ago and I always miss everything now. SNL was always a riot!
Christie says
I watched the whole thing and loved every skit! The music went downhill after Paul McCartney
Debbie Denny says
I love all of them. Jane and Gilda were always so funny. They both were groundbreakers.
Chrystal @ YUM eating says
So, here’s a thought. Saturday Night Live started the year I was born. hahahah I guess I never really realized that. I’m going to be 40 in a few months. I remember my parents watching SNL. When I was younger my favorite was Dana Carvy and Church Lady. I quite watching it shortly after Chris Farley passed away.
Estelle says
I love so many of them. Probably Steve Martin and Tina Fey. I also think Jon Lovitz is hilarious. It was a great special.
Ann Bacciaglia says
I will definitely be watching this special. I grew up watching SNL every Saturday night.
Tess says
I love snl. We watched it for years. That special was funny.
April Decheine says
I have not watched SNL for probably 20 years, when I did watch it, I loved it! I remember most of the characters too.