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When SNL started in 1975, it was called simply Saturday Night because ABC already had a variety show, Saturday Night Live with Howard Cosell. NBC changed to the current title after the Cosell show was canceled three months later.

    by David Hiltbrand | Columnist, Inquirer
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When SNL started in 1975, it was called simply Saturday Night because ABC already had a variety show, Saturday Night Live with Howard Cosell. NBC changed to the current title after the Cosell show was canceled three months later.EndText