Who was the host of the first episode of Saturday Night Live?

I miss the old SNL. We used to have SNL watch parties because it was funny and a show not to be missed. Today's cast and comedic effort fall short of what it once was.

I liked the show better in its early days.

right person to host the first show . great comedian. I can relate to a lot of his family jokes .

Player SQinfoNUTS, The original episodes were hilarious.

Carlin was comic genius, along with Robin Williams, Chevy Chase, Rich Pryor, Adan Sandler and so many more. SNL was a terrific vehicle for virtual unknowns to springboard their talents and bring laughter to the masses. Today's cast, with few exceptions, is lacklustre and stale. Find the next Radner, Pohler, Carvey, Meyers, Fey, Farley and Farrell. And it's supposed to be LIVE. How come every episode now has some pre-recorded BS crap? More cowbell, bring it on down to Omletteville, Samurai tailor, casual Friday's PLEASE!!!

Miss the old SNL!

BRILLIANT MAN~~~RIP~~~💀

Carlin was outstanding...may he rest in peace.

Player #1104482, Yes. Look at it occasionally and I don't even smirk.

RoamingSurfer31771, saw Carlin in concert and could not stop laughing. I liked his definition of a freak accident--two freaks in a van hit four freaks in a car!

Near miss? That was a near hit! Love Carlin. Can't wait to see him in Heaven 💘

If they’re all comedians why aren’t any of them smiling?

CharlieHustle, You forgot about Mr. Bill, and TV Funhouse, which were pre-recorded segments in the early seasons. Don’t knock the new cast members; you treasure the old cast members because they were novel for that time.

I am probably the only person in America who has never seen SNL. Yet, I cannot help knowing a lot about the show due to the inescapable cultural osmosis.

too political nowadays. Also racist no matter what color. Haven't watched in two years. Watched from the very first episode.

when I 1st came home from the service in 73, my cousin, who still lives on Bsnk St in Grnch Vill, introduced me to a group of people called'The NotReadyForPrime Time players. we went and had dinner with all those cool people. who knew

George Carlin was the Best! There's a park named after him in Jupiter Florida and it's Beautiful! :)

Carlin was also the only person to have been on Johnny Carson 3 times!

Fascinating, he was the best.

That picture is iconic, and George Carlin was a classic. Miss them.

JellyBaker, Oh, I must say, I'm not mental.

Joshua2020, Yup. He was too coked up so he was cut from skits and just did his stand up.

JellyBaker, The got ready for prime time payera made SNLgreat!

Player #1104482, And it was really funny if we were stoned!

Ed Grimley, played by Martin Short, was my favorite character.

George Carlin himself said that he bombed as host of SNL. but I don't think it hurt his career 😀😀

That man was amazing. I had no idea he hosted this show though