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"Cheeseburger, cheeseburger, cheeseburger … "

One of the weirdest and most format-breaking sketches in show's history was based on a real event.

Bill Murray and Gilda Radner starred as two of the show's earliest recurring characters.

“Oh, Star Wars / Nothing but Star Wars ... "

Comedian's final appearance came via a real commercial aired during "Weekend Update."

Gilda Radner's parody was not initially liked by the TV journalist.

It led to one of the most famous musical moments in the show's history.

Beloved comedian was found dead on Dec. 18, 1997.

Nobody knew the 'SNL' newsreader would be fired during the show's holiday break.

The actress was kissed and even licked in the wild 1991 sketch.

Comedian committed to the bit in 1982.

'SNL' and Olympics legend pushed breakfast of champions in 1977.