The original first 5 years and the late 80s-early 90s when Dana Carvey, Phil Hartman, Mike Myers and Jon Lovitz were on

Early 90's,sandler,farly,Hartman saved SNL when it didn't do well in the . 80's

The 70s when the show first was put on air. They had Jim Belushi, Bill Murray, Dan Ackroyd, Gilda Radner....and were socially relevant as well. Bits like "Cheeseburger" and Glenn Ford tripping became famous nationally.

the first generation cast, though every season has had its high points... even the much-maligned early 80's casts.