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George Wendt, left, and Robert Smigel are interviewed Aug. 19, 2019, outside Soldier Field while filming a segment of "Bill Swerski's Superfans," the "Saturday Night Live" sketch in which they play Bears fans. (Erin Hooley/baiduhai)

Bob Odenkirk on how Mike Ditka made ‘Superfans’ of us all

By Andrew Carter

October 10, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The men in the old Saturday Night Live skit would not have believed the news...

A Skydance billboard is displayed outside Paramount Global office in Times Square, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

What Paramount’s Warner Bros. takeover means for streaming, movies and news

By Matt Sedensky

October 6, 2026 at 4:38 p.m.

What the Skydance deal between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery will mean for streaming, movies,...

FILE – The Paramount Pictures water tower is seen in Los Angeles, Dec. 18, 2025, with the Hollywood sign in the distance. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Paramount completes its takeover of Warner Bros to become one Hollywood giant known as Skydance

By Wyatte Grantham-Philips

October 6, 2026 at 4:39 p.m.

Skydance-owned Paramount closed its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday, ushering in...

Gilda Radner, John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd in "The Olympia Cafe" skit on "Saturday Night Live" on May 26, 1979. The skit was a parody of the real-life rantings of Billy Goat Tavern owner Sam Sianis. (Al Levine/NBC/NBCU/Getty)

30 things to know about ‘Saturday Night Live’ ahead of the 50th anniversary special

By Christopher Borrelli

February 17, 2025 at 3:05 p.m.

You already know a lot of Chicagoans have ended up on "Saturday Night Live" over...

Northwestern University in Evanston announced actor and comedian Steve Carell will be its 2025 Commencement speaker. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Northwestern University taps actor Steve Carell for commencement

By Pioneer Press

February 13, 2025 at 4:32 p.m.

Northwestern University in Evanston announced actor-comedian Steve Carell will deliver its 2025 commencement speech.

Amy Poehler, seen side by side in her "Saturday Night Live" audition (left) and in the present in the episode "Five Minutes" of the docuseries "SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night." (Peacock)

Column: 50 years of ‘Saturday Night Live,’ half fascinating, half underwhelming

By Nina Metz

February 13, 2025 at 5:39 p.m.

The in-house documentaries produced for the "SNL's" 50th anniversary stay on-message — warm and laudatory...

"Blackhawks Countdown Live" is broadcast before the Blackhawks home opener at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 17, 2024. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Sports Network and Wind Creek sponsorship deal teams new TV network and casino

By Robert Channick

February 12, 2025 at 4:31 p.m.

The sweeping sponsorship package will add the Wind Creek name to “The Chicago Lead,” the...

Morris Chestnut stars as Dr. John Watson in "Watson." (Colin Bentley/CBS)

‘Watson’ review: Sherlock’s loyal sidekick takes center stage

By Nina Metz

February 12, 2025 at 5:30 a.m.

Morris Chestnut stars as Dr. John Watson — yes, Sherlock’s old pal — at the...

The world's first transparent TV, one of five in the United States, according to Abt Electronics, is on display and for sale at the retailer in Glenview, Illinois. LG Electronics makes the breakthrough television, which sells for $60,000. (Pam DeFiglio/baiduhai)

Transparent, $60,000 TV is one of five in nation, Glenview retailer says

By Pioneer Press

February 12, 2025 at 12:18 p.m.

Glenview retailer Abt Electronics says it's the only place in the U.S. to have LG's...

This combination of photos shows, top row from left, Eddie Murphy, Tina Fey, Seth Meyers, bottom row from left, Will Ferrell, Andy Samberg, and Adam Sandler. (AP Photo)

‘Saturday Night Live’ plans a massive 50th anniversary special. Who’s coming and how to watch

By Associated Press

February 11, 2025 at 4:54 p.m.

Airing Sunday and spanning three hours, the live “SNL50: The Anniversary Celebration” will assemble a...

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts shake hands after the Super Bowl on Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Super Bowl averaged a record 127.7 million viewers in the United States

By Joe Reedy

February 11, 2025 at 2:31 p.m.

Sunday night's Super Bowl averaged a record 127.7 million U.S. viewers across television and streaming...

Tom Brady arrives prior to the Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles on Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Column: Worst Super Bowl ever? From awful ads to a divisive halftime show to a boring game, 10 things to forget.

By Paul Sullivan

February 11, 2025 at 12:32 p.m.

A terrible game deserved a terrible pregame, halftime show and commercials. Super Bowl LIX had...

This image released by NBC shows host Dave Chappelle taping promos for his upcoming appearance on “Saturday Night Live,” on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in New York. (Rosalind O’Connor/NBC via AP)

‘SNL50’ anniversary special will feature Dave Chappelle, Steve Martin, Bad Bunny, Paul McCartney and more

By Associated Press

February 10, 2025 at 4:49 p.m.

The “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary special will include guest appearances by Steve Martin, Sabrina...