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A Guide to “Saturday Night” and the Real Players at the Start of ‘S.N.L.’

With so many players involved in Jason Reitman’s new movie about “S.N.L.,” here’s a guide to the real-life personalities.

By Jennifer Vineyard

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‘Saturday Night’ Review: Live TV at Its Mildest

When it debuted 50 years ago, “S.N.L.” was chaotic, rangy, even offensive. But nothing’s wild or crazy in Jason Reitman’s fictional reimagining of its first episode.

By Manohla Dargis

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‘Saturday Night’ Review: Live TV at Its Mildest

When it debuted 50 years ago, “S.N.L.” was chaotic, rangy, even offensive. But nothing’s wild or crazy in Jason Reitman’s fictional reimagining of its first episode.

By Manohla Dargis

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Judy Belushi Pisano, Who Defended Her Husband’s Legacy, Dies at 73

She was married to John Belushi until his fatal drug overdose in 1982. She went on to celebrate his comic talent in books and a documentary.

By Clay Risen

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