Dennis Perkins

After winning our hearts as the "wild and crazy" guy, Martin proved to be a multi-talented genius.

'Saturday Night Live' sketch had quickly became a hit with audiences, if not Fred Rogers himself.

Classic show premiered in September 1982 to little fanfare and even fewer viewers.

Prolific actor made his only hosting appearance on show in September 1992.

Original Not Ready for Prime Time Player missed a flight to New York in September 1982.

Steve Martin and Dan Aykroyd's swinging Czech brothers quickly became an 'SNL' institution.

Parody of Ford's 1972 Mercury Marquis Brougham ad demonstrated Dan Aykroyd's indelible place in the show’s early days.

With Shelley Long's Diane gone, hit show brought in replacement to annoy Ted Danson's bar owner.

His hosting 'SNL' should have tipped off NBC, but they gave him a show anyway.

What's happened since that first episode in October 1975?

Third entry in horror franchise goes 3D and unseats 'E.T.'

Cast was largely made up of unknown actors, but many have gone on to enjoy long and successful careers.