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SNL's Original Cast: Romances Behind the Scenes
11 Oct
Summary
- Gilda Radner met husband Gene Wilder on Hanky Panky set
- SNL premiered 50 years ago, changing pop culture
- Original cast included Chevy Chase, Jane Curtin, John Belushi
As Saturday Night Live celebrates its 50th anniversary in October 2025, the spotlight shines on the original "Not Ready for Prime Time Players" cast and their real-life romances. When the iconic sketch comedy series premiered on October 11, 1975, it forever changed the landscape of pop culture.
Among the ensemble of comedic talents were Gilda Radner and Gene Wilder, who met on the set of the film Hanky Panky and later married. The following year, fellow cast members John Belushi and Judy, his high school sweetheart, also tied the knot.
While the show's success catapulted the careers of Chevy Chase, Jane Curtin, Garrett Morris, Laraine Newman, and Dan Aykroyd, some found love in unexpected places. Curtin, for instance, had recently married television producer Patrick Lynch, who later worked behind the scenes on SNL.
As the series celebrates its golden anniversary, the original cast's personal lives have become just as captivating as their on-screen performances, showcasing the enduring power of love and laughter.
