http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/lists/2011/10/10-most-shocking-moments-on-saturday-night-live.htmlOne of Saturday Night Live’s first—and best—examples of groundbreaking comedy came in its seventh episode, when Chevy Chase interviewed Richard Pryor for a job. The skit, written by Paul Mooney, has Chase playing a word association game with Pryor, which became increasingly offensive. When Chase said “Negro”, Pryor responded with “Whitey,” and tensions increased as the words grew more terrible. The skit was a great early example of the lengths that SNL will go to both get a laugh and bring up ho
In 1977 changed its name to Saturday Night Live.
Chevy and Other stars leave the Cast
SNL's first "star," Chevy Chase, leaves the show in the second season for Hollywood. Aykroyd and Belushi followed in 1979.
Producer Lorne Michaels leaves the show after the 79-80 season. He was replaced by Jean Doumanian