TV series

Saturday Night Live

1975 · 52 seasons

A live, unpredictable variety show that mixes sharp satire with silly sketches, offering a fast-paced, often hit-or-miss comedic experience.

Tagline: Live from New York, it's Saturday Night!
Overview: A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. 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. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
How it feels: Satirical, absurd, light and campy. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Media, politics, celebrity, art
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 3 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: media
politics
celebrity
art
class
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: anthology
ensemble
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild