Ahead of its 50th season, the show's creator and longtime producer teases upcoming election coverage and a new generation taking the reins of the show.

Saturday Night Live premiered on NBC and, while it was a gamble, it proved to be a hit for the network. Now five decades later, the show is still going strong, with Lorne Michaels at the helm. As the legendary producer turns 80,

Lorne Michaels recalls the controversy surrounding Shane Gillis' hiring and subsequent firing at 'Saturday Night Live', says reaction was "stunning"

They’ll be followed by Ariana Grande and Stevie Nicks on Oct. 12 and Michael Keaton and Billie Eilish on Oct. 19. After a one-week break, John Mulaney will host on Nov. 2 with musical guest Chappell Roan. Grande will make her second appearance as host, Keaton his fourth and Mulaney his sixth.

Lorne Michaels has no regrets about hiring controversial comedian Shane Gillis — or bringing him back to host Saturday Night Live after he was fired for resurfaced racist and homophobic jokes. "We had a bad time when I added Shane Gillis to the cast [in 2019],

Lorne Michaels revealed which legendary Hollywood star he wanted to host Saturday Night Live but never came to fruition. But could it still happen?