In celebration Saturday Night Live¡¦s 40th anniversary, TASCHEN and editor Alison Castle have assembled a rare, behind-the-scenes collection of memories and photos from one of the most iconic and iconoclastic programs in American television history. In its four decades, SNL has launched the careers of some of most revered comedic performers¡Xand changed the way the country watched television. With more than 2,000 photos, reference guides and look at the six-day production process for a live show, The Book truly captures the show¡¦s pioneering spirit, irreverence and respect of its audience.