Dennis Perkins
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The 20 Most Controversial Saturday Night Live Moments of All Time
From accidental expletives to regrettable lapses in comedy judgment to manufactured ire.
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‘Saturday Night Live’ Cast Members Who Were Fired
The Not Ready for Late Night Players.
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40 Years Ago: ‘Cheers’ Debuts With a Perfect Pilot Episode
Classic show premiered in September 1982 to little fanfare and even fewer viewers.
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40 Years Ago: Freddie Mercury and Queen Rise to ‘SNL’ Pressure
Missed opportunities marked the legendary band's only 'Saturday Night Live' appearance.
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35 Years Ago: Kirstie Alley Enters ‘Cheers’ as Sam’s New Foil
With Shelley Long's Diane gone, hit show brought in replacement to annoy Ted Danson's bar owner.
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The ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’ Cast: Where Are They Now?
Cast was largely made up of unknown actors, but many have gone on to enjoy long and successful careers.
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35 Years Ago: Steve Martin Plays Romantic Hero in ‘Roxanne’
Funnyman positions himself in a different kind of role in 'Cyrano de Bergerac' update.