When did Saturday Night Live first air on NBC?
Saturday Night Live first aired on the 11th of October 1975 in Studio 8H. The show was originally titled NBC's Saturday Night and hosted by George Carlin.
Questions about Saturday Night Live
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Who created Saturday Night Live and what was their vision for the audience?
Lorne Michaels created Saturday Night Live with a vision to attract viewers between eighteen and thirty-four years old. Dick Ebersol helped turn that idea into reality before leaving to pursue other opportunities.
How many Primetime Emmy Awards has Saturday Night Live won as of 2025?
Saturday Night Live has won 113 Primetime Emmy Awards as of 2025. This total makes it the most nominated show in Primetime Emmy Award history with 305 nominations surpassing ER's previous record of 124.
Where is Studio 8H located and when does live broadcasting occur each week?
Studio 8H sits on floors eight and nine of 30 Rockefeller Plaza where the show has aired since its inception. Live shows air from this location beginning at 11:29:30 p.m. Eastern Time ending around 1:02 a.m.
Which international versions of Saturday Night Live have been produced and when did they start?
International versions include SNL Korea which premiered the 3rd of December 2011 on tvN and RTL Samstag Nacht which aired in Germany between 1993 and 1998. Russia's adaptation Суббота Вечер Шоу aired from the 13th of September 2013 to the 11th of January 2014.