Saturday Night Livecreator Lorne Michaels has remained the head producer of the iconic series since its inception.

Fred Armisen joined the cast in 2002, while Jason Sudeikis was hired as a writer in 2003.

These are our favorite SNL sketches from the more recent years.

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Kenan is beloved for being a key part of some of the funniest and more memorable sketches inSNLhistory.

Some of his most famous sketches include “Black Jeopardy!”

where he hosts as Darnell Hayes, “What Up with That?”

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where he hosts as Diondre Cole, and frequent Weekend Update character Jean K. Jean, a French comedian.

Jost is the longest-tenured Weekend Update host inSNL’shistory.

He then starred inGood Burgerwith Kel Mitchell in 1997, with both actors returning for the 2023 sequel.

Kenan Thompson wearing glasses and a suit and looking confused in the Saturday Day Night Live Beavis and Butthead sketch

SN50: Beyond Saturday Night is a four-part docuseries that honors SNL’s legacy, featuring over 60 contributors. It examines the audition process, the writers’ room, iconic sketches like “More Cowbell,” and pivotal events like Season 11, providing an in-depth look at the show’s rich history and influence.

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