While not every sketch landed as well as intended, others would instantly become crucial parts ofSNL’s50-year history.

The first episode of NBC’sSaturday Nightaired on the evening of October 11th, 1975.

However, with the idea that this was so lifeless and uninspired, that was likely the joke.

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It’s also been said thatSNL’swriting team hated the “Gorch"segmentsand would avoid writing scripts each week.

Michael O’Donoghue, in particular, said,“I won’t write for felt.

“This was unfortunate since it seemed that the team almost sabotaged Henson’s segments.

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While such razors have since been invented in real life, this wasn’t the case in the ’70s.

That is a great idea for a skit since it is still a criticism in the world today.

Anyone who has struggled to open a childproof bottle knows the struggles.

Chevy Chase and Michael O’Donoghue in an SNL sketch.

It all started with “Bee Hospital.”

When two mobsters refuse to show their guns, the punchline hits perfectly.

They aren’t and this is a frightening sales strategy for the company.

Jane Curtin, Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, John Belushi and other early Saturday Night Live cast members

As such, it’s quite hilarious to see Aykroyd in his prime with his impressively quick delivery.

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John Belushi in the Sharkbite sketch on the first SNL episode.

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