As the show gears up to celebrate its milestone, here are 12 moments over the past five decades when the show didn't just reflect pop culture — it drove it.

NBC's three-hour 2015 special featured A-listers playing classic Saturday Night Live characters and so. many. cameos. Revisit ...

NEW YORK (AP) — “Saturday Night Live” was built with a cast of young no-names performing countercultural comedy. Fifty years ...

"SNL50: The Anniversary Special" will celebrate half a century of "Saturday Night Live" and feature appearances from former ...

"I can’t wait to celebrate 50 years of the legendary 'SNL' and speak to some of my all-time comedy heroes who have inspired ...

White House Press Secretary Ron Nessen, left, appears on the "Saturday Night Live" set with producer Lorne Michaels, right, and cast members Chevy Chase, foreground center, Laraine Newman, ...

Lovers of music on “SNL” have other chances to celebrate. NBC has scheduled “SNL50: The Homecoming Concert” for Friday night.

From The Lonely Island's Digital Shorts to Lisa from Temecula, IndieWire picks the 50 best 'Saturday Night Live' sketches of the 21st Century.