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1/10 Questions

In which year did the show first air?
- 1975
- 1978
- 1980
- 1973

About This Quiz

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.

2.

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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3.

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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4.

Which network originally released the show?
- MTV
- ABC
- CBN
- NBC
Correct Answer

A. NBC

Explanation

NBC is the correct answer because it is a well-known television network that has released numerous popular shows over the years. It has a long history of producing and airing successful programs, making it a likely candidate for the original network behind the show in question. MTV, ABC, and CBN are also television networks, but they are not as widely recognized for their show releases as NBC.

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5.

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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6.

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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7.

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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8.

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.

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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10.

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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