As Saturday Night Live reaches its 50th anniversary, the author reflects on how the show's changing cast and humor have mirrored their own life stages. From early childhood memories through formative teenage years and into adulthood, S.N.L. has been a constant in their life, evoking nostalgia and personal growth. The author acknowledges their evolving perception of the show—from cherish to critique—while also noting that their children now embrace the series with enthusiasm, rekindling the magic of the show across generations.
Just as teenagers rebel against their parents, S.N.L. fans eventually start rolling their eyes at the show. In my 20s, I first indulged in the popular tradition of loudly lamenting that it wasn't as funny as it used to be.
It was the next hit era, featuring Phil Hartman, Jan Hooks and Dana Carvey, that got me hooked on sketch comedy, right when I was maturing through my teenage years.
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