While most TV shows have a limited run on TV, Saturday Night Live doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon. The series has no doubt had its ups and downs, but after 44 seasons on the air, the late-night comedy show is still going strong on NBC.
Comedians come and go from the show, many of them moving on to have a lucrative acting careers. Since 1975, the series has provided hundreds of musical performances, skits, and a whole lot of laughs.
Updated on July 30th, 2022 by Colin McCormick: With every new season of Saturday Night Live, there are new skits to add to the show's long legacy. While not every skit is an instant classic, there are some that provide the laughs and unforgettable moments that live on through the years. And with the show having been a stable of television culture since 1975, there are endless great skits that fans can always look back on.
20. Farewell, Mr. Bunting
As a relatively new skit, "Farwell Mr. Bunting" is sure to go down as one of the biggest laughs in SNL history. The skit initially feels like a rather faithful recreation of the iconic scene from Dead Poet's Society where the inspiring teacher (played by Fred Armisen) is fired and the students all stand on their desks and pay tribute to him.
