I didn't catch the first few episodes, but SNL was must-see in the Common Room of our college residential building. There weren't many TV's in the rooms then.

What the modern-day critics of the show may not realize is the degree to which it was always hit-or-miss, with the misses being at least half of the segments. It still has its special moments, as it always did.

Totally loved the comments about how sequels dominate current mainstream releases--we need more venues showing the alternatives, which do exist.