Saturday Night Live has been recreated in several countries.
 Debuting on October 11, 1975, the show quickly developed a cult following, eventually becoming a mainstream hit and spawning (in 1978) "Best of Saturday Night Live" compilations that reached viewers who could not stay awake for the live broadcasts
 On February 15, 2015, NBC aired a 3+12-hour special on Saturday Night Live's 40th anniversary

