45 Years Ago: John Belushi Pitches Little Chocolate Donuts45 Years Ago: John Belushi Pitches Little Chocolate Donuts'SNL' and Olympics legend pushed breakfast of champions in 1977.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
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25 Years Ago: Chris Farley’s Last ‘SNL’ Appearance Before His Death25 Years Ago: Chris Farley’s Last ‘SNL’ Appearance Before His DeathFormer cast member returned to host less than two months before he died.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
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15 Years Ago: Jon Bon Jovi Hosts ‘Saturday Night Live’15 Years Ago: Jon Bon Jovi Hosts ‘Saturday Night Live’Frontman elbowed aside musical guests Foo Fighters in 2007 outing.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
40 Years Ago: Cindy Williams Suddenly Quits ‘Laverne and Shirley’40 Years Ago: Cindy Williams Suddenly Quits ‘Laverne and Shirley’Actress had a surprisingly feminist reason for leaving the popular show. Marah EakinMarah Eakin
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40 Years Ago: ‘Cheers’ Debuts With a Perfect Pilot Episode40 Years Ago: ‘Cheers’ Debuts With a Perfect Pilot EpisodeClassic show premiered in September 1982 to little fanfare and even fewer viewers.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins