[PAR] [TLE] Pilot (Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip) [SEP] "Pilot" is the first episode of the television series "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip".  The episode was first aired in the United States on the NBC network on September 18, 2006.  Written by series creator Aaron Sorkin, and directed by executive producer Thomas Schlamme, the episode introduces the chaotic behind-the-scenes depiction of a fictional "Saturday Night Live" type show also called "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip". [PAR] [TLE] Saturday Night Live [SEP] Saturday Night Live (abbreviated as SNL) is an American late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels and developed by Dick Ebersol.  The show premiered on NBC on October 11, 1975, under the original title NBC's Saturday Night.  The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members.  Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest (who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast) and features performances by a musical guest.  An episode normally begins with a cold open sketch that ends with someone breaking character and proclaiming, "Live from New York, it's Saturday Night! ", properly beginning the show.
[PAR] [TLE] Pilot ( Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip ) [ SEP ] " Pilot " is the first episode of the television series " Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip " . The episode was first aired in the United States on the NBC network on September 18 , 2006 . Written by series creator Aaron Sorkin , and directed by executive producer Thomas Schlamme , the episode introduces the chaotic behind - the - scenes depiction of a fictional " Saturday Night Live " type show also called " Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip " . [PAR] [TLE] Saturday Night Live [ SEP ] Saturday Night Live ( abbreviated as SNL ) is an American late - night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels and developed by Dick Ebersol . The show premiered on NBC on October 11 , 1975 , under the original title NBC 's Saturday Night . The show 's comedy sketches , which parody contemporary culture and politics , are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members . Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest ( who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast ) and features performances by a musical guest . An episode normally begins with a cold open sketch that ends with someone breaking character and proclaiming , " Live from New York , it 's Saturday Night ! " , properly beginning the show .
Which came later Saturday Night Live or Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip?
Which came later Saturday Night Live or Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip ?
Studio 60
Studio 60