April 5, 2000 was a momentous day in comedy history. That night, “Saturday Night Live” paid tribute to Blue Oyster Cult’s 1976 jam “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” and one iconic bit of percussion. The hit ...

The original Spike Jonze-directed video features Walken wearing a suit and tie sitting in a hotel lobby. When he hears the song on the radio of a cleaning cart, he starts dancing through the lobby, ...

Of all the valued life lessons imparted to viewers of "Saturday Night Live" over a half century, one stands out as perhaps the most insightful axiom ever uttered in sketch comedy. We all need ...

The musicians behind "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" are reflecting on the impact of a very silly comedy sketch. Several current and former members of Blue Öyster Cult, as well as two of the song's ...

When President Barack Obama speaks tonight during his State of the Union address, all Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) will be hearing is actor Christopher Walken’s iconic voice. Asked by a reporter Tuesday ...

SAN DIEGO -- Will Ferrell knew just what his son's first-ever live show needed - a little more cowbell! That is why he showed up on stage with the instrument from his iconic "Saturday Night Live" skit ...

Nobody knows for sure how Gene Frenkle died — but some Saturday Night Live vets have theories about the legendary percussionist's fate. A group of iconic former SNL cast members and musical guests ...

Legions of comedic talent have paraded through NBC's Studio 8H, whether as cast members, writers or hosts of “Saturday Night Live.” FAVORITE SKETCH: “Everything is amazing,” the current cast member ...