The long-running sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live will celebrate their 40th anniversary. Take a look back at the comedy series through the years.
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In this October 4, 1977 photo released by NBC, Will Ferrell portrays Craig Buchanan, left, and Cheri Oteri portrays his cheering partner Arianna on Saturday Night Live. Mary Ellen Matthews / AP Photo / NBC -
This November 18, 1978 photo released by NBC shows Dan Aykroyd as Elwood Blues, left, and John Belushi as Jake Blues, performing as the Blues Brothers on SNL. Al Levine / AP Photo / NBC -
In this May 24, 1980 photo released by NBC, Bill Murray, Laraine Newman and Buck Henry perform in a skit from Saturday Night Live. Alan Singer / AP Photo / NBC -
In this May 13, 1983 photo released by NBC shows Eddie Murphy as Mr. Robinson during the Mister Robinson’s Neighborhood skit. Al Levine / AP Photo / NBC -
In this May 10, 2003 image released by NBC, Tina Fey, left, and Jimmy Fallon appear during the Weekend Update segment. Mary Ellen Matthews / AP Photo / NBC -
Cast members Amy Poehler, centre, and Seth Meyers, left, perform a skit with Republican vice-presidential nominee Alaska Governor Sarah Palin during an episode of Saturday Night Live in New York. Dana Edelson / Reuters -
This October 12, 2013 photo released by NBC shows guest musical guest Katy Perry performing Walking On Air. Dana Edelson / AP Photo / NBC -
This October 5, 2013 photo released by NBC shows, from left, Aidy Bryant, Cecily Strong, and guest host Miley Cyrus in a scene from the late-night comedy series Saturday Night Live. Dana Edelson / AP Photo / NBC
Saturday Night Live at 40 — in pictures
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