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. SNL has featured a wide array of memorable segments, including skits, which are short comedic scenes that often parody contemporary culture and politics. Skits have been a staple of the show since its inception in 1975 and have featured some of the most iconic characters and moments in the show's history.