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The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory was a hugely popular sitcom series that ran for 12 seasons. The show focuses on five key characters: Leonard (played by Johnny Galecki), Sheldon (played by Jim Parsons), Penny (played by Kelly Cuoco), Howard (played by Simon Helberg), and Raj (played by Kunai Nayyar). Other supporting characters added over the course of the series include Amy (played by Myam Bialik), Bernadette (played by Melissa Rauch) and Stuart (played by Kevin Sussman). The premise of the show follows the lives and relationship of the “geeky” friends, some of whom live together in the same apartment building. Their careers are all science related, with the four main characters working at Caltech. Penny and Leonard eventually date and fall in love with each other, as do Howard and Bernadette. Even the super repressive Sheldon finds love with Amy. There are many references to “geeky” pop-culture such as Star Trek, superheroes, comics, Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter.
The show originally received mixed critical reviews but improved over the next few seasons. It eventually reached the #1 spot by its 11th season. It was highly nominated and awarded, with 46 Emmy nominations and 7 wins. There were many guest celebrity cameos over the years, the highlights being the scientists Neil deGrasse Tyson and Stephen Hawking. The show also aired internationally in the UK and Canada, and has done extremely well in syndication. A spin-off called Young Sheldon was developed and also received strong reception.
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.
