SNL's 50th Anniversary: A Look at the Sketches That Made Us Laugh

"Saturday Night Live" has been around for 50 years, and it's had a lot of laughs along the way. Let's dive into some of the sketches that made us laugh the most. First, let's talk about "The Wizard of Oz" sketch. This one featured a character called Weathervane, played by Fred Armisen, and was written by John Mulaney. Armisen loved this sketch because it was so unique and funny. It's a great example of how "SNL" can take a classic story and put a hilarious twist on it. Now, let's talk about "The Californians. " Chloe Fineman, a current cast member, hopes to see this sketch make a comeback for the 50th anniversary special. She thinks it's one of the best sketches ever done on the show. It's a great example of how "SNL" can take a simple idea and turn it into something amazing. Will Forte, who was on the show from 2002 to 2010, has a few favorite sketches. One of them is "More Cowbell, " which features Christopher Walken and his signature sound. Another one is "Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer, " which is a classic sketch that always gets a laugh. Forte also mentioned "The Chanukah Song" by Adam Sandler, which is a holiday classic. Seth Meyers, who was on the show from 2001 to 2014, also loves "More Cowbell. " He thinks it's a universal favorite and that it would work even if you didn't speak English. He also mentioned "Washington's Dream" by Nate Bargatze, which is a more recent sketch that he likes. Bobby Moynihan, who was on the show from 2008 to 2017, has some unique favorites. One of them is "Haunted Elevator, " which features Tom Hanks as the spooky-yet-goofy David S. Pumpkins. Another one is "Calculator Christmas Gift, " which is a sketch about an odd holiday wish list. He also mentioned "Tennis Talk with Time-Traveling Scott Joplin, " which is exactly what it sounds like. John Mulaney, who was a writer on the show from 2008 to 2013, has two favorite sketches. One of them is "Toilet Death Ejector, " which is an infomercial for a product that helps you avoid dying on the toilet. The other one is "Monkey Trial, " which features a monkey presiding over a trial. Both of these sketches are great examples of how "SNL" can take a simple idea and turn it into something hilarious. Laraine Newman, who was on the show from 1975 to 1980, has two favorite sketches. One of them is "Plato's Cave, " which features Steve Martin as a beatnik. The other one is "The Swan, " which is a parody of a reality show. She thinks that these sketches are a great representation of the show. Jason Sudeikis, who was on the show from 2005 to 2013, loves "What's Up With That? " This sketch features Kenan Thompson as a game show host and has some great cameos, like Robert De Niro and Robin Williams. Kenan Thompson, who has been on the show since 2003, thinks that "SNL" endures because it has good people who know where the line is. He thinks that the show is able to explore different topics and perspectives without being offensive. Bowen Yang, who has been on the show since 2019, thinks that "SNL" endures because it's a variety show. He thinks that it's one of the last places where you can see a grab bag of different kinds of comedy.