Saturday Night Live premiered on NBC and, while it was a gamble, it proved to be a hit for the network. Now five decades later, the show is still going strong, with Lorne Michaels at the helm. As the legendary producer turns 80,

Lorne Michaels recalls the controversy surrounding Shane Gillis' hiring and subsequent firing at 'Saturday Night Live', says reaction was "stunning"

Live creator previously considered exiting the series after this milestone season but has since changed his mind