953 nut 69,300 #1 Posted 6 hours ago (edited) October 11, 1975 "Saturday Night Live" created by Lorne Michaels premieres on NBC with George Carlin as host. Edited 4 hours ago by 953 nut 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 13,359 #2 Posted 5 hours ago Sorry but that show ain't what it used to be, haven't cared to watch it no way, no how. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 17,582 #3 Posted 5 hours ago 3 minutes ago, rjg854 said: Sorry but that show ain't what it used to be, haven't cared to watch it no way, no how. Even back in 1975 I had trouble finding humor in many of the skits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 69,300 #4 Posted 4 hours ago We only watch the holiday editions now. A lot of the "topical" humor was directed at obscure current events that we never heard of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 13,061 #5 Posted 3 hours ago The early cast had a vibrant banter between them. They too focused on the weeks Political Events that they deem "noteworthy" Now, 11:30 is waaaay past my bedtime! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 69,300 #6 Posted 53 minutes ago The evening news is about bedtime for me, unless there is a NASCAR race on at night Then I may stay for the first stage and record the rest and watch it in the morning. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 13,061 #7 Posted 46 minutes ago (edited) 7 minutes ago, 953 nut said: unless there is a NASCAR race on at night Bristol, Martinsville, and Richmond - the best in Saturday Night short track racing. Bumping & banging, the race is truly won in the Pits. Sadly, I believe the Glory Days of NASCAR are behind us. Times are a-changin'. Edited 45 minutes ago by ri702bill 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites