Was Life Really Better in 1975? These 23 Photos Say It All

On October 11, 1975, NBC premiered Saturday Night Live, introducing TV audiences to a revolutionary late-night comedy format. Created by Lorne Michaels, the original cast, dubbed “The Not Ready for Prime Time Players,” featured John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Gilda Radner, Chevy Chase, Laraine Newman, Garrett Morris, and Jane Curtin.