'SNL' star Kenan Thompson recalls working with late Chris Farley on 'All That' skit

Saturday Night Live went into Season 47 with eight cast members who had been on the show for at least seven seasons, which is the standard length of an SNL contract, Kenan Thompson (18 seasons), Kate McKinnon (10), Aidy Bryant (9), Cecily Strong (9), Colin Jost (8), Beck Bennett (8), Kyle Mooney (8), Michael Che (7).

James Austin Johnson impersonating the president, telling the audience he had a “bad summer,” but “not Cuomo bad” – a reference to disgraced former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

It’s the start of a big new season this weekend for Saturday Night Live, its 47th, to be precise. And what could be bigger than bringing two Texans on board for the show?

Michael Tylo was a soap opera star known for his performances on “Guiding Light” and other shows.Tylo got his start in soap operas on “Another World” in 1980, playing Lord Peter Benton. His next soap opera role was a defining one: He began appearing on “Guiding Light” in 1981 as Quinton Chamberlain.

170,000 subscribers in a series of viral video tutorials on the platform, died Sunday. She was 35.Puffin Thompson confirmed his “beautiful” wife’s death on Monday via an emotional Instagram post, which has racked up tens of thousands of responses in less than 24 hours.

YouTube star Mel Thompson has died at the age of 35, her husband has confirmed. The online make up artist's other half Puffin took to her Instagram feed to share the tragic news with her 57,400 followers as he posted a selection of photos of her.

series of throwback snaps from his time on the “SNL” set. Comedians Aristotle Athari, James Austin Johnson and Sarah Sherman were added to the cast lineup.

returns to NBC, the network officially confirmed the cast for season 47.

NEW YORK -- “Saturday Night Live” will return for its new season on Saturday with all but one cast member, Beck Bennett, returning, the show said on Monday.Aidy Bryant, Kate McKinnon, Cecily Strong, Kenan Thompson and Pete Davidson, all busy cast members whose returns were considered questionable, will all be coming back.The show's 47th season begins Saturday with Owen Wilson as host and Kacey Musgraves as musical guest.The crowded stage will include 16 cast members and five featured performers.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorBeck Bennett, the versatile “Saturday Night Live” player who has won notice for his impressions of Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S.

Clayton Davis The Primetime Emmy Awards were unable to capitalize on its historic and diverse nomination fields, with all major acting trophies going to white actors.Actors that were seen as solid contenders included Billy Porter and Mj Rodriguez (“Pose”), the late Michael K.

Lorne Michaels is paying tribute to the late Norm Macdonald at the 2021 Emmy Awards on Sunday (September 19).

Never fear, fans, Kenan Thompson will return for the upcoming season! The 43-year-old actor shared the news with ET's Kevin Frazier on the 2021 Emmy Awards red carpet on Sunday.

Kenan Thompson looks sharp in a pink suit and bowtie while arriving at the 2021 Emmy Awards on Sunday (September 19) at The Event Deck at L.A. Live in Los Angeles.

Thompson told People.“It was one of the greatest days I’ve ever seen,” the Nick alum continued. “I learned literally a wealth of career knowledge in three hours, just watching a pro take direction. But also, do what he wanted.