Saturday Night Live (1975)

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.

Genres: Comedy, News

What to watch after Saturday Night Live

• Conan (2010) — A loose match in how its finales land
• Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) — Same subject: talk show, late-night show
• The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (2009)
• Late Night with David Letterman (1982) — Lorne Michaels created both
• The Daily Show (1996) — Two steps away in the credits
• The Colbert Report (2005)