Overview

• SNL's 50th anniversary highlights its cultural impact, showcasing the contributions of its cast members over five decades.
• Will Ferrell and Eddie Murphy are recognized as two of the most influential cast members, with Murphy credited for revitalizing the show in the early 1980s.
• Black cast members like Garrett Morris, Maya Rudolph, and Kenan Thompson are celebrated for breaking barriers and redefining representation on the show.
• Kenan Thompson holds the record as SNL’s longest-running cast member, with a 22-year tenure marked by versatility and comedic excellence.
• The evolution of SNL's cast reflects shifts in comedy and culture, with performers like Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader, and Leslie Jones leaving lasting impressions.