Uploaded June 2014 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This Tom Snyder interview with Lorne Michaels and the cast of Saturday Night Live occurred on September 27, 1975, only a little over a week before the variety show's premiere. This clip highlights the big plans for the show, introducing the original cast and giving hints as to what the show will be about in its first season.

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