October 11, 1975, marked the historic premiere of Saturday Night Live, hosted by George Carlin. The episode featured musical guests such as Billy Preston and Janis Ian, along with an innovative puppet show by Jim Henson. Central to the show were "the Not Ready for Prime Time Players," including notable comedians like John Belushi and Chevy Chase. Together, they pioneered a groundbreaking format that would lead to over 10,000 sketches, reshaping the landscape of sketch comedy and variety television for decades to come. SNL has since made this complete episode available on YouTube, inviting audiences to witness the show's beginning.
SNL began its journey on October 11, 1975, with George Carlin hosting, featuring performances by Billy Preston and Janis Ian, and an elaborate Muppet show by Jim Henson.
The Not Ready for Prime Time Players kickstarted SNL's legacy with their first sketch, setting the stage for a show that would eventually boast 10,000 sketches.
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