Saturday Night Live

“Oh, Star Wars / Nothing but Star Wars ... "

Bill Murray and Gilda Radner starred as two of the show's earliest recurring characters.

One of the weirdest and most format-breaking sketches in show's history was based on a real event.

"Cheeseburger, cheeseburger, cheeseburger … "

Comedian's final appearance came via a real commercial aired during "Weekend Update."

Gilda Radner's parody was not initially liked by the TV journalist.

Beloved comedian was found dead on Dec. 18, 1997.

It led to one of the most famous musical moments in the show's history.

Nobody knew the 'SNL' newsreader would be fired during the show's holiday break.

What's happened since that first episode in October 1975?