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Introduction:
"This should be a fairly easy quiz if you've been a fan of the show "Saturday Night Live" since it started in 1975. It should still be a fun quiz even if you've only recently discovered the show. In any case, have fun."


1. In 1976, SNL producer Lorne Michaels went on the air and made an offer to The Beatles to re-unite on the show and play three songs. What dollar amount was his first offer for all four Beatles?
    $3,000
    $500
    $4,000
    $897.37


2. In the early 80's, Jean Doumanian took over as producer when Lorne Michaels left the show. One of the many changes made during this time was taking away the famous line "Live, from New York, it's Saturday night!", which opened every show. What was the line changed to?
    From New York, we're live on a Saturday night
    We're live from New York on a Saturday night
    Live, from Studio 8H, it's Saturday night
    We're live on a New York Saturday night


3. When the show debuted in 1975, it's original name was "Saturday Night". Why wasn't it called "Saturday Night Live" in it's first season?
    The first season wasn't live
    A show on another network had that name
    Making the show live was decided at the last minute
    No reason, they just didn't think of it for a year


4. 'The Five Timers Club' consists of all the people who have hosted SNL five or more times. Who was the first female member of this club?
    Teri Garr
    Candace Bergen
    Lily Tomlin
    Carrie Fisher


5. Controversial comedian Andrew "Dice" Clay hosted the show in 1990. One of the regular cast members boycotted the show, stating, "I know in my heart I can't work with him". What regular cast member was it?
    Nora Dunn
    Dennis Miller
    Jan Hooks
    Victoria Jackson


6. Finish the name of this segment from the show: "Deep Thoughts by ___________".
    Adam Sandler
    Jack Handey
    Jim Bradley
    James Handey


7. Who was voted off the show by viewers via a call-in poll in 1982?
    Charles Rocket
    Joe Piscopo
    Andy Kaufman
    Richard Pryor


8. Chevy Chase was the first original cast member to leave the show, departing midway through the 1976-77 season. Who were the next two cast members to leave the show?
    Dan Aykroyd and Garrett Morris
    John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd
    Jane Curtain and Laraine Newman
    John Belushi and Gilda Radner


9. Who were the first brothers to appear on the show together as either a regular cast member or featured player?
    Bill Murray and Brian Doyle Murray
    John Belushi and Jim Belushi
    Dan Aykroyd and Peter Aykroyd
    Al Franken and Tom Davis


10. Who has NOT been a regular cast member on "Saturday Night Live"?
    Dan Six
    Danitra Vance
    Nancy Walls
    Gilbert Gottfried


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