Radner was the first hired cast member of "Saturday Night Live" and remained on the show for five years. ... Then/Now: The Original Cast of 'Saturday Night Live' Thumbnail View. Image 0 of 15. Close.

Saturday Night's cast sees rising stars play original SNL cast members Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd, Gilda Radner, John Belushi, Laraine Newman, Garrett Morris, and Jane Curtis.

Original "SNL" cast member Jane Curtin wasn’t confident in the show’s chances early in its run. In a New York Times interview ahead of the show’s 50th season premiere this weekend, Curtin ...

Al Franken. 11 seasons (1977-1980, 1986, 1988-1995) In total Franken was a cast member on SNL for 11 seasons, returning several times throughout his tenure.

Original “SNL” cast member Jane Curtin thought anyone watching the show 'must be really stupid' Wesley Stenzel. September 28, 2024 at 6:30 AM. ... Jane Curtin on 'Saturday Night Live' in 2015.

Chris Redd is the latest person to exit ‘Saturday Night Live.’ Luckily, Studio 8H is welcoming some fresh faces to make ’em laugh this season. Meet the new AND returning cast memb… ...

In 1975, “Saturday Night Live” debuted. The core original cast is now iconic. However, did you know the “Not Ready for Primetime Players” included more people than you may think? There ...

From original 'SNL' cast members who tragically passed far too young to more recent losses in the Studio 8H family, here are the 17 'SNL' alumni who have passed away.