You'll Impress Lorne Michaels If You Can Pass This Tough SNL Quiz

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The show Saturday Night Live first premiered in 1975 with a cast of unknown stars led by Lorne Michaels. Who knew it would last so long!

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The show Saturday Night Live first premiered in 1975 with a cast of unknown stars led by Lorne Michaels. Who knew it would last so long!

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Since the show was first written and debuted, it has been airing on NBC. 

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Since the show was first written and debuted, it has been airing on NBC. 

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President Ford has the very impressive honor of being impersonated by Chevy Chase, an SNL legend who left after the first season.

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President Ford has the very impressive honor of being impersonated by Chevy Chase, an SNL legend who left after the first season.

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Comedian George Carlin was the first-ever host of the show, which has taken a new leader every week since its launch.

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Comedian George Carlin was the first-ever host of the show, which has taken a new leader every week since its launch.

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John Belushi played the character Samurai Futaba and it was a huge hit. Audiences loved the wild antics!

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John Belushi played the character Samurai Futaba and it was a huge hit. Audiences loved the wild antics!

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At only 7 years old, Drew Barrymore hosted SNL. The year was 1982 and she has since hosted 5 more times. 

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At only 7 years old, Drew Barrymore hosted SNL. The year was 1982 and she has since hosted 5 more times. 

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Delivering the iconic "Live from New York, it's Saturday Night" is a dream for many, but President Ford was the first member of office to say the words.

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Delivering the iconic "Live from New York, it's Saturday Night" is a dream for many, but President Ford was the first member of office to say the words.

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On October 3, 1992, singer Sinead O' Connor tore up a picture of Pope John Paul II. NBC received 4,484 complaints about the incident.

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On October 3, 1992, singer Sinead O' Connor tore up a picture of Pope John Paul II. NBC received 4,484 complaints about the incident.

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Though you might not hear it very often, the technical name for the comedic cast members has been "The Not Ready for Prime Time Players" since the show began. 

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Though you might not hear it very often, the technical name for the comedic cast members has been "The Not Ready for Prime Time Players" since the show began. 

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At 80 years old, actress Ruth Gordon was the oldest SNL host in the show's history. 

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At 80 years old, actress Ruth Gordon was the oldest SNL host in the show's history. 

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Cast member Dana Carvey took on the persona of The Church Lady. Carvey was on the show from 1986 to 1993.

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Cast member Dana Carvey took on the persona of The Church Lady. Carvey was on the show from 1986 to 1993.

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Though he was only on the show for a single season, Anthony Michael Hall joined the cast when he was just 17 as part of the show's young, hip reboot. 

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Though he was only on the show for a single season, Anthony Michael Hall joined the cast when he was just 17 as part of the show's young, hip reboot. 

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Believe it or not, Alec Baldwin holds the record for most times hosting SNL. He now plays Donald Trump as part of the cast!

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Believe it or not, Alec Baldwin holds the record for most times hosting SNL. He now plays Donald Trump as part of the cast!

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Studio 8H is famous for holding the show since its debut so many decades ago. It is found in the GE Building at 30 Rockefeller Center in New York City.

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Studio 8H is famous for holding the show since its debut so many decades ago. It is found in the GE Building at 30 Rockefeller Center in New York City.

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Surprisingly, though Steve Martin is a fan and frequent guest of the show, he was never actually a cast member or on the staff. 

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Surprisingly, though Steve Martin is a fan and frequent guest of the show, he was never actually a cast member or on the staff. 

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Roseanna Roseannadanna was played by Gilda Radnor, who was a cast member from 1975 to 1980. She also earned an Outstanding Performance Emmy for performances. 

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Roseanna Roseannadanna was played by Gilda Radnor, who was a cast member from 1975 to 1980. She also earned an Outstanding Performance Emmy for performances. 

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There were many SNL sketches that got their chance on the silver screen, but Wayne's World was arguably the most popular. 

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There were many SNL sketches that got their chance on the silver screen, but Wayne's World was arguably the most popular. 

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When the show first aired in 1975, the show was called "NBC's Saturday Night" but it was often mixed up with another show on the air, so the name was changed to Saturday Night Live. 

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When the show first aired in 1975, the show was called "NBC's Saturday Night" but it was often mixed up with another show on the air, so the name was changed to Saturday Night Live. 

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Matt Foley is a very overbearing and overwhelming motivational speaker, but it's hard to be motivated when he's living in a van down by the river.

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Matt Foley is a very overbearing and overwhelming motivational speaker, but it's hard to be motivated when he's living in a van down by the river.

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Before breaking off to work on her own projects more, Tina Fey was the first female head writer of SNL. She was head of 130 episodes of the show. 

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Before breaking off to work on her own projects more, Tina Fey was the first female head writer of SNL. She was head of 130 episodes of the show. 

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Kenan Thompson was born three years after the show's premiere. He's now the longest-running cast member on the show!

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Kenan Thompson was born three years after the show's premiere. He's now the longest-running cast member on the show!

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In the third episode of the famous series, Candice Bergen became the first female host of Saturday Night Live. 

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In the third episode of the famous series, Candice Bergen became the first female host of Saturday Night Live. 

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Operaman was the Adam Sandler character known for singing the news in an operatic fashion. 

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Operaman was the Adam Sandler character known for singing the news in an operatic fashion. 

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John Lennon was the only Beatle member who has never graced the SNL stage as a guest or host. In 1976, Lorne Michaels offered $3,000 for the band to reunite on the show.

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John Lennon was the only Beatle member who has never graced the SNL stage as a guest or host. In 1976, Lorne Michaels offered $3,000 for the band to reunite on the show.

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There have been three sets of brothers who graced the SNL stage together.  Among them are John and James Belushi, Dan and Peter Aykroyd, and Bill and Brian Doyle-Murray.

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There have been three sets of brothers who graced the SNL stage together.  Among them are John and James Belushi, Dan and Peter Aykroyd, and Bill and Brian Doyle-Murray.

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Leslie Jones joined the cast when she was 47, making her the oldest cast member to join the crew. 

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Leslie Jones joined the cast when she was 47, making her the oldest cast member to join the crew. 

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Will Ferrell is the highest-paid actor who has ever been cast on the show. He earned $350,000 for the 2001-2002 season, though he stayed for three seasons after that. 

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Will Ferrell is the highest-paid actor who has ever been cast on the show. He earned $350,000 for the 2001-2002 season, though he stayed for three seasons after that. 

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Gilda Radnor was the first member to officially join the cast of SNL back in 1975. 

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Gilda Radnor was the first member to officially join the cast of SNL back in 1975. 

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In the first season of the show, the cast members were each paid only $750 per episode. By season two, that number was closer to $2000. 

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In the first season of the show, the cast members were each paid only $750 per episode. By season two, that number was closer to $2000. 

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Most people don't get the chance to try out once, much less twice. Nevertheless, the now-famous comedian wasn't good enough for Lorne. 

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Most people don't get the chance to try out once, much less twice. Nevertheless, the now-famous comedian wasn't good enough for Lorne. 

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Eddie Murphy called the SNL talent manager so often that he eventually earned himself an audition. Needless to say, it worked out pretty well for him. 

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Eddie Murphy called the SNL talent manager so often that he eventually earned himself an audition. Needless to say, it worked out pretty well for him. 

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Though most SNL movies didn't exactly win any awards, the least successful one by far is "It's Pat!" which grossed about $60,000.

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Though most SNL movies didn't exactly win any awards, the least successful one by far is "It's Pat!" which grossed about $60,000.

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Larry David recalls struggling to get his sketches on air. He abruptly quit, but upon realizing his costly mistake, showed up to work Monday as if the outburst never took place. 

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Larry David recalls struggling to get his sketches on air. He abruptly quit, but upon realizing his costly mistake, showed up to work Monday as if the outburst never took place. 

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Chris Parnell was fired once in 2001, rehired, and then fired again due to budget cuts in 2006. What a rollercoaster!

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Chris Parnell was fired once in 2001, rehired, and then fired again due to budget cuts in 2006. What a rollercoaster!

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Mindy Kaling did not get cast on the show, but she did get a writing job offer. She had to turn it down, unfortunately, because she was already working on another popular show...The Office. 

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Mindy Kaling did not get cast on the show, but she did get a writing job offer. She had to turn it down, unfortunately, because she was already working on another popular show...The Office. 

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Nora Dunn refused to take the same stage as Andrew Dice Clay. She told the press before she told Lorne, who then blacklisted her from the show for the act. 

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Nora Dunn refused to take the same stage as Andrew Dice Clay. She told the press before she told Lorne, who then blacklisted her from the show for the act. 

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Farley idolized John Belushi so much that he once even stole a pair of his pants from his dressing room. 

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Farley idolized John Belushi so much that he once even stole a pair of his pants from his dressing room. 

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Jennifer Aniston claims she was offered a spot on the show, but turned it down. Adam Sandler backs up her story, but Jen says she turned it down because "it was a boys’ club." She added, "They thought I was making a huge mistake."

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Jennifer Aniston claims she was offered a spot on the show, but turned it down. Adam Sandler backs up her story, but Jen says she turned it down because "it was a boys’ club." She added, "They thought I was making a huge mistake."

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Parks and Rec star Aubrey Plaza was once an intern on the set of SNL. She auditioned three years later but did not earn the role. 

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Parks and Rec star Aubrey Plaza was once an intern on the set of SNL. She auditioned three years later but did not earn the role. 

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Tina Fey confirmed that a Sneaker Upper is "when a famous person ‘sneaks up’ behind the actor who plays them and pretends to be mad about it."

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Tina Fey confirmed that a Sneaker Upper is "when a famous person ‘sneaks up’ behind the actor who plays them and pretends to be mad about it."