Dennis Perkins
40 Years Ago: ‘Special Bulletin’ Causes ‘War of the Worlds’ Panic
Cold War TV movie from 1983 was work of fiction but try telling freaked-out viewers that.
The 20 Most Controversial Saturday Night Live Moments of All Time
From accidental expletives to regrettable lapses in comedy judgment to manufactured ire.
30 Years Ago: Dana Carvey Leaves ‘SNL’ as a Royal Tampon
"George Bush had run its course, 'Wayne’s World,' Church Lady had all been done — basically I thought I’d done as much as I could do."
35 Years Ago: Kirstie Alley Enters ‘Cheers’ as Sam’s New Foil
With Shelley Long's Diane gone, hit show brought in replacement to annoy Ted Danson's bar owner.
25 Years Ago: Chris Farley’s Last ‘SNL’ Appearance Before His Death
Former cast member returned to host less than two months before he died.
15 Years Ago: Jon Bon Jovi Hosts ‘Saturday Night Live’
Frontman elbowed aside musical guests Foo Fighters in 2007 outing.
‘Saturday Night Live”s Original Cast: Where Are They Now?
What's happened since that first episode in October 1975?
35 Years Ago: ‘Jaws: The Revenge’ Sinks the Franchise for Good
Bruce returns, this time with Michael Caine, for franchise's fourth and final outing.
When Eddie Murphy and Joe Piscopo Teamed Up to Take Down ‘Ebony and Ivory’
Stevie Wonder and Frank Sinatra give new spin on Paul McCartney's hit song.
40 Years Ago: CBS Yanks the Plug on ‘WKRP in Cincinnati’
"Up and Down the Dial" marked final outing, as staff fought owner over station's rock 'n' roll format.
40 Years Ago: Elton John and Johnny Cash Trade Outfits on ‘SNL’
Country legend hosted odd episode during one of the show's most difficult seasons.
40 Years Ago: Richard Pryor Perfects Stand-Up on ‘Live on the Sunset Strip’
Legendary comic's 1982 concert film set standard for the big screen.