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Star Trek
Star Trek was originally broadcast in 1966 and has become one to be one of the most successful franchises with a wide variety of TV series, films, video games and merchandise. The original series lasted 3 seasons and 79 episodes. Created by Gene Rodenberry, it follows the exploits of the Starship Enterprise and its crew consisting of Capt. James T. Kirk (William Shatner), Mr. Spock (Leonard Nimoy), “Bones” McCoy (DeForeset Kelley), Scotty (James Doohan) and Sulu (George Takai). Each episode begins with the line “To boldly go where no man has gone before” and typically features the crew encountering an alien species and some type of conflict. It generated a strong fan base (known as “Trekkies”) and spawned Star Trek conventions starting in 1972.
The first film adaptation was released in 1979 featuring the original cast followed by several movie sequels over the years. In 1987, a new series aired called Star Trek: The Next Generation, which ran until 1995 and takes place 100 years after the first series. It was a huge success and airs extensively in syndication, along with the original series. Several successful feature films were released with characters from The Next Generation series, starring Patrick Stewart as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard. In 1993, StarTrek: Deep Space Nine aired followed by several other series over the years, which have been met with mixed success. The franchise is credited with helping to raise the popularity of the science fiction genre and has inspired and influenced many films and TV shows over the years.
The first film adaptation was released in 1979 featuring the original cast followed by several movie sequels over the years. In 1987, a new series aired called Star Trek: The Next Generation, which ran until 1995 and takes place 100 years after the first series. It was a huge success and airs extensively in syndication, along with the original series. Several successful feature films were released with characters from The Next Generation series, starring Patrick Stewart as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard. In 1993, StarTrek: Deep Space Nine aired followed by several other series over the years, which have been met with mixed success. The franchise is credited with helping to raise the popularity of the science fiction genre and has inspired and influenced many films and TV shows over the years.
SNL
Saturday Night Live is a long running sketch comedy show that premiered in 1975. Since it began, there have been 930 episodes and it’s one of the longest shows ever to run. The show is broadcast live on Saturday nights at 11:30 PM EST from NBC studios in New York City. The show typically opens with a sketch that includes the line “Live from New York, it’s Saturday night!” followed by the opening credits. The guest host then delivers a comedic monologue prior to the sketches that follow.
Sketches are mostly satirical in nature, mocking current politicians and politics, news events and pop culture, as well as original characters and sketches. There are often fake TV commercials based on real life products and ads. The show features a musical guest who performs live during the broadcast. The most popular sketches and characters are often recurring. Over the years, these have included The Blues Brothers, The Killer Bees, Mr. Bill, Mister Robinson, Gumby, Wayne’s World, Weekend Update, Jack Handey, The Spartan Cheerleaders and more. Famous stars that launched their careers from the show include John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, Bill Murray, Gilda Radner, Eddie Murphy, Mike Myers, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Jimmy Fallon, and Kristen Wiig.
Guest hosts and musical acts are usually well known and popular at the time of their appearance. Over the years, there have been controversies due to technical mishaps, performer mistakes, intentional sabotage by performers and risque show content. The show has received a record 231 Emmy nominations with 86 wins.
Sketches are mostly satirical in nature, mocking current politicians and politics, news events and pop culture, as well as original characters and sketches. There are often fake TV commercials based on real life products and ads. The show features a musical guest who performs live during the broadcast. The most popular sketches and characters are often recurring. Over the years, these have included The Blues Brothers, The Killer Bees, Mr. Bill, Mister Robinson, Gumby, Wayne’s World, Weekend Update, Jack Handey, The Spartan Cheerleaders and more. Famous stars that launched their careers from the show include John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, Bill Murray, Gilda Radner, Eddie Murphy, Mike Myers, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Jimmy Fallon, and Kristen Wiig.
Guest hosts and musical acts are usually well known and popular at the time of their appearance. Over the years, there have been controversies due to technical mishaps, performer mistakes, intentional sabotage by performers and risque show content. The show has received a record 231 Emmy nominations with 86 wins.
