Dennis Perkins
40 Years Ago: Danny DeVito Buys ‘Taxi’ Reprieve With ‘SNL’ Stunt
With his TV show nearing cancellation, diminutive star brought out castmates to save fledgling series.
40 Years Ago: CBS Yanks the Plug on ‘WKRP in Cincinnati’
"Up and Down the Dial" marked final outing, as staff fought owner over station's rock 'n' roll format.
40 Years Ago: Elton John and Johnny Cash Trade Outfits on ‘SNL’
Country legend hosted odd episode during one of the show's most difficult seasons.
45 Years Ago: Bill Murray Debuts ‘SNL”s Nick the Lounge Singer
He never lets the reality of his dingy surroundings get him down.
How Gilbert Gottfried Thrived During ‘SNL”s Worst Season
Brief but notable tenure gave late comedian plenty of great stories.
40 Years Ago: Richard Pryor Perfects Stand-Up on ‘Live on the Sunset Strip’
Legendary comic's 1982 concert film set standard for the big screen.
40 Years Ago: John Belushi’s Death Shocks the Comedy World
Comedian was found dead on March 5, 1982.