Even though most people will state that the "early years" (1975-1980) were the best, Saturday Night Live has remained at least watchable, and more often than not, extremely funny (with the possible exception of the '85-'86 season). No comedy show on television has lasted nearly as long, and SNL continues to be a stepping stone for young comedians breaking into show business. Before their stints on SNL, nobody had heard of people like Bill Murray, Eddie Murphy, Mike Myers, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Adam Sandler, David Spade, Billy Crystal, & Martin Short to name a few. People like Buck Henry, Candice Bergen, and Steve Martin have also been brought from relative obscurity to stardom because of their exposure from multiple guest appearances on SNL. With current cast members such as Will Ferrel, Molly Shannon, and Cheri Oteri, Saturday Night Live continues to showcase some of the most talented comedic actors in the business, and with the addition of new cast members every few years, the show should be able to go on for many years to come as a cutting-edge showcase for this country's funniest up-and-comers.
Review of Saturday Night Live
