Lorne Michaels and company might not have been ready for primetime when the sketch show launched on NBC in 1975, but that didn’t stop the TV Academy from handing them four Emmys for the first season.

The SNL 50: Homecoming Concert was a star-studded affair that took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Feb. 14. Cher, Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, David Byrne and Robyn were among the musicians who took the stage to celebrate.

"Saturday Night Live" returns for its 50th season on Sept. 28, according to NBC Insider. The milestone season will kick off with actress Jean Smart as the host and country and rap musician Jelly Roll as the musical guest.

Saturday Night Live, born October 11, 1975, died May 24, 1986. That could have been the obituary for the late-night comedy institution, which nearly bit the dust after season 11, depriving America of all the SNL talents who came in later years like Will ...

The additions follow a string of cast departures in the past month as the storied program prepares for its 51st season. Devon Walker, Emil Wakim and Michael Longfellow confirmed l