Saturday Night Live (SNL) is an American late-night live television SKETCH comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels and developed by Dick Ebersol. The show features a cast of regular players, as well as guest appearances from a wide range of actors, comedians, and musicians. A typical episode of SNL consists of several sketches, which are often connected by a common theme or through the host's monologue. Two of the most popular segments of the show are the SKIT and the SKETCH. A SKIT is a short comedic scene that usually involves multiple characters and is often used to parody current events or popular culture. A SKETCH is a longer comedic scene that typically involves a single character or a small group of characters and is often used to tell a story or make a joke.