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    Which network originally released the show?

    • MTV
    • ABC
    • CBN
    • NBC
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Saturday Night Live is an American late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show under the original title NBC's Saturday Night. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members.

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  • 2. 
    In which town does the show take place in? - ProProfs

    In which town does the show take place in?

    • New York

    • Chicago

    • Philadelphia

    • Atlanta

    Correct Answer
    A. New York
    Explanation
    The show takes place in New York.

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  • 3. 
    Who is the creator of the show? - ProProfs

    Who is the creator of the show?

    • Phil Hartman

    • Lorne Michaels

    • Maya Rudolph

    • Darrell Hammond

    Correct Answer
    A. Lorne Michaels
    Explanation
    Lorne Michaels is the creator of the show.

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  • 4. 
    Which of these individuals is part of the original 1975 cast of the show? - ProProfs

    Which of these individuals is part of the original 1975 cast of the show?

    • John Belushi

    • Tracy Morgan

    • Andy Samberg

    • Chris Rock

    Correct Answer
    A. John Belushi
    Explanation
    John Belushi is the correct answer because he was part of the original 1975 cast of the show. The other individuals listed, Tracy Morgan, Andy Samberg, and Chris Rock, were not part of the original cast.

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  • 5. 
    In which year did the show first air? - ProProfs

    In which year did the show first air?

    • 1975

    • 1978

    • 1980

    • 1973

    Correct Answer
    A. 1975
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1975.

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  • 6. 
    Which cast member broke out to pursue his own career during Ebersol's tenure of production? - ProProfs

    Which cast member broke out to pursue his own career during Ebersol's tenure of production?

    • Robert Downey Jr.

    • Joe Piscopo

    • Eddie Murphy

    • Jon Lovitz

    Correct Answer
    A. Eddie Murphy
    Explanation
    During Ebersol's tenure of production, Eddie Murphy broke out to pursue his own career.

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  • 7. 
    How many seasons of the show have aired so far? - ProProfs

    How many seasons of the show have aired so far?

    • 40

    • 50

    • 42

    • 45

    Correct Answer
    A. 42
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 42. This suggests that there have been 42 seasons of the show that have aired so far.

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  • 8. 
    In which year did Michaels return as producer of the show? - ProProfs

    In which year did Michaels return as producer of the show?

    • 1981

    • 1983

    • 1980

    • 1985

    Correct Answer
    A. 1985
    Explanation
    Michaels returned as producer of the show in 1985.

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  • 9. 
    In which was Adam Sandler added to the cast of the show? - ProProfs

    In which was Adam Sandler added to the cast of the show?

    • 1990

    • 1989

    • 1985

    • 1987

    Correct Answer
    A. 1989
    Explanation
    Adam Sandler was added to the cast of the show in 1989.

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  • 10. 
    Which producer of the show was sacked after 10 months? - ProProfs

    Which producer of the show was sacked after 10 months?

    • Spielberg

    • Doumanian

    • Hanks

    • Ebersol

    Correct Answer
    A. Doumanian
    Explanation
    Doumanian was the producer of the show who was sacked after 10 months.

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