As the show gears up to celebrate its milestone, here are 12 moments over the past five decades when the show didn't just reflect pop culture — it drove it.

In the end — well, not “the end,” but after a half century — “Saturday Night Live” went from being a shining beacon for the comedy counter culture to a full on representation of what popular culture ...

Millions of viewers will tune in Sunday to enjoy “SNL50: The Anniversary Special,” a three-hour broadcast celebrating one of ...