Saturday Night Live

Since the very first episode, Saturday Night Live's opening sketch has set the tone for the rest of the show—and many of the cold opens below left an impression that's far outlasted the headlines that inspired them. 

An awkward vacation interaction inspired Rachel Dratch to create a character—and a sad trombone noise—that Saturday Night Live fans still love.

The Weekend Update fave, who "married" Seth Meyers on SNL, actually first appeared in a 2008 sketch with Ben Affleck. 

The Strays star created a host of unforgettable characters during his seven seasons on Saturday Night Live.

Fans couldn't get enough of sketches that tackled current events—and the spot-on impressions the show's cast is known (and loved) for.

We'd watch Pedro Pascal's Mario Kart movie any day of the week.

From Chevy Chase to Michael Che, here's a look back at 15 "Weekend Update" anchors who've sat behind the desk. 

NBC racked up 27 nominations this year, including five for Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love. 

Two Hosts starred in the most-viewed sketches from the show's most recent season. Did your favorite make the list?

Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart bond over shared experiences, reflect on their comedic careers and more in Hart to Heart Season 3.