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The ‘Saturday Night Live’ Photographer Who Has Captured Every Host Since 2000

The woman who has photographed 25 years of “S.N.L.” hosts knows how to coax playful shots out of Kim Kardashian, Helen Mirren and Donald Trump.

By Callie Holtermann

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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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Why ‘Saturday Night’ Omits the Influence of Carol Burnett

A new film about the show doesn’t mention her. But in many ways her hit sketch series helped define the early vision of Lorne Michaels.

By Jason Zinoman

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As ‘Saturday Night Live’ Starts 50th Season, Here’s What Cast and Crew Remember About the Debut

With a new film about the show, and a 50th anniversary season starting, Chevy Chase, Garrett Morris, Jane Curtin, Laraine Newman and others look back.

By Dave Itzkoff