Stephen "Demo" DeMaria, who has been building sets for "Saturday Night Live" since its inception in 1975, is retiring after 50 years of service. As foreman for Stiegelbauer Associates, he has overseen a team of carpenters constructing sets for nearly 1,000 episodes. DeMaria shares fond memories of his favorite sets from early seasons, especially those featuring John Belushi and Eddie Murphy. While he appreciates the opportunities SNL provided, he is looking forward to more leisure time in retirement, free from the early morning commitments of set building.
DeMaria's career with SNL began before its first airing in 1975, and over 50 years he rose to foreman, overseeing nearly 50 carpenters constructing set designs weekly.
Reflecting on his favorite years, DeMaria highlights the early seasons of SNL, particularly fond of sets featuring iconic characters like John Belushi and Eddie Murphy.
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