NBC is In Charge
Some of the SNL cast members were making millions of dollars in other projects, and NBC’s studio was beginning to worry. People like Adam Sandler and Eddie Murphy walked away from the show and went on to star in blockbuster films.
NBC Is In Charge
Because of this, they renegotiated the contracts of their stars. It’s now possible to reject two offers from NBC for a sitcom but not the third. Because it means NBC can “own” a star for years at a time, this drew ire from some people.
The First Season Had Muppets
SNL’s first season featured an episode featuring Jim Henson’s Muppets in every episode! A decision was made to use darker versions of the puppets on the show because both Lorne Michaels and Jim Henson shared the same manager. The SNL cast and the Muppets, on the other hand, did not get along.
The First Season Had Muppets
Older Muppet performers did not appreciate SNL sketches because they felt the Muppets were taking up too much of their time. They eventually backed out, and the more sinister Muppets went on to star in The Dark Crystal instead.