Is it a willingness to wear wigs and look stupid? Is it Weekend Update banter, or pure star power? Over 50 seasons, 167 cast members, once called the "Not Ready for Primetime Players," ...

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Amid 50 years of gut-busting comedy, the Lorne Michaels iconic sketch show has replaced humor with heartache during tear-inducing tributes to 9/11, mass shootings, wars and more, offering somber ...