Inside 50 years of iconic ‘Saturday Night Live’ opening credits

Saturday Night Live is a cultural institution. In an era when everything is streamed and nothing seems real, NBC’s landmark live sketch comedy show proves that 50 years on, it can still offer a thrill to anyone stuck home on the hottest night of the weekend. After five decades, the premise could be dull and anachronistic. Instead, it’s as fresh as ever, earning its highest rated season premiere in four years. And while its cast is ever-changing, so much of what makes SNL work comes down to...