Saturday Night Live Recount - Live from New York, it's Saturday night! Through the years, America's beloved weekly comedy show has had some of the most iconic actors as hosts. Whether it be timely political satire or goofy, seemingly off-the-cuff sketches, there really is no other show quite like it. From Alec Baldwin to Chevy Chase, here is your top SNL timeline.

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Steve Martin - While the iconic stage at 30 Rockefeller Center has a long, star-studded list of hosts, Martin will always be a cherished favorite.

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Steve Martin - Throughout his 15 times as host, and countless other debuts, Martin has given audiences some of the best SNL bits in history. Top moments include, 'King Tut' and 'Wild and Crazy Guys.'

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Tina Fey - Beginning as a staff writer and eventually becoming the shows first female head writer, Fey is an SNL force that no one can deny. Since leaving in 2006, she has returned to host six times, and is a forever friend of the show.

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Tina Fey - Though it's hard to narrow down, Fey's top moments have to include the impeccable Sarah Palin impression, and her role as a Weekend Update broadcaster.

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Jimmy Fallon - Before we knew Fallon the talk-show legend, he was an SNL cast member. He brings his smart comedy and killer impressions to the stage, and the audience can't help but adore him.

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Jimmy Fallon - Some of his best bits include 'Do It In My Twin Bed,' and the holiday special 'Now That’s What I Call Christmas.'

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Betty White - Betty White is a character of her own. The adorable force of an actress is an obvious SNL favorite for her hilarious grandma renditions and her ability to bond with any cast.

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Betty White - Some of White's most standout moments are 'MacGruber: Grandma' and 'Scared Straight: Bullying with Betty White.'

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Alec Baldwin - Over a 21-year span, Baldwin gets the crown by hosting SNL 16 times. With too many iconic characters and bits to recount, Baldwin is a pillar of the show that will forever be cherished.

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Alec Baldwin - Some of his top sketches are 'Schweddy Balls,' 'Zinger vs. Burns,' and most recently his hilarious portrayal of President Donald Trump.

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Ben Affleck - Within the star-studded list of SNL hosts, there is a prestigious group called the Five-Timers Club, which is reserved just for the recurring favorites. In 2013, Affleck secured his club membership. Affleck is a comedy favorite for his ease in commanding the stage, but also playfulness and ability to put himself on the chopping block.

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Ben Affleck - One of the Oscar-winning actor's best bits was, 'Mango meets Ben Affleck.'

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Justin Timberlake - From musical guest to host, JT is the definition of a Saturday Night Live star. His genuine character portrayal and accessible sketch humor have molded the SNL that audiences know today.

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Justin Timberlake - Timberlake's top sketches include 'D**k in a Box' and the 'Barry Gibb Talk Show.'

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Will Ferrell - When you think of Saturday Night Live, you can't help but think of the comedy superstar Will Ferrell. Leaving the show as a cast member in 2002, Ferrell has come back to host three legendary shows.

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Will Ferrell - His spot-on impersonation of Alex Trebek in 'Celebrity Jeopardy' goes down in the shows top moments, and his addition to the 40th Anniversary Special was priceless.

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Melissa McCarthy - She brings her loud, hilarious presence to the SNL stage, and doesn't let anyone forget it. Known best for her physical sketch comedy full of pratfalls and the best material gags, McCarthy brings back old school humor in a modern way.

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Melissa McCarthy - Some of the Five-Timer member's top sketches are 'Outside the Lines' and 'Test Screening.'

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Amy Poehler - As a former cast member and all around hilarious actress, of course, Poehler makes for one of the best hosts.

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Amy Poehler - Whether it's slaying the stage with her famous partner in crime, Tina Fey, or just bringing classic comedy to the Weekend Update, Amy Poehler will forever be an SNL legend.

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John Goodman - Between 1989 and 2013, Goodman has hosted the show a total of 13 times and audiences still can't get enough. His ability to take any character the writers throw at him and make it his own easily puts him at the top of this list.

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John Goodman - Goodman's most iconic roles have been Marlon Brando on 'Celebrity Jeopardy,' and the 'Drunker Uncle.'

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Chevy Chase - The comedy legend holds a special place on this list because he was the first SNL breakout star. He paved the way for many other comedy superstars in and out of the show.

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Chevy Chase - Chase was the original broadcaster in the iconic Weekend Update segment and has hosted a whopping eight times.

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Drew Barrymore - Beloved actress, Drew Barrymore, made her first hosting debut when she was only seven years old in 1982. She has gone on to host a total of six times.

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Drew Barrymore - She has brought her best to the SNL stage, including the 'Celebrity Jeopardy as Calista Flockhart' and 'The Dakota Fanning Show.'

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Miley Cyrus - Through the years and pop transformations, Cyrus has always kept one constant—a killer SNL performance.

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Miley Cyrus - From the Justin Bieber impersonation to the government parallel of her hit song 'We Can't Stop,' the audience has always loved Cyrus' wacky, let-loose attitude.

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Danny DeVito - Comedy legend Danny DeVito was pretty much made for SNL. His loud, all-or-nothing style worked seamlessly with the show throughout the 80s and 90s.

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Danny DeVito - Hosting a total of six times with many iconic debuts, a couple of DeVito's top moments are 'Taxi’s Final Bow' and 'Simon: Christmas Drawings.'

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Jamie Foxx - Is there anything Jamie Foxx can't do? Well, being a hilarious comedy host sure isn't on that list. Before his diverse career in music, film, and stand-up, Foxx was a cast member in the hit comedy show 'In Living Color,' in 1991.

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Jamie Foxx - One of his top SNL moments was the 'Ding Dong on Snack Profiling' bit during the Weekend Update segment.

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Bill Murray - This legendary name in comedy was also born out of SNL. Being a cast member for four years in the 70s, Murray went on to give audiences some of the best comedy films to date. Though he hasn't been back to host since 1999, his appearance in the 40th Anniversary Special brought back memories of his best sketches.

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Bill Murray - Murray's top SNL moments include 'Steve Baxter: Hollywood Gynecologist' and 'Yahtzee Isn’t Enough.'

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Paul Simon - The music legend is a great example of the type of multi-faceted talent it takes to go down in SNL history.

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Paul Simon - A couple of his most hilarious bits are 'Jesus Surprise Party' and 'Paul Simon in Turkey Costume.'

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Christopher Walken - As a seven-time host, Walken is an SNL staple. His comedic charm and wide-ranging roles are what bring him back time and time again.

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Christopher Walken - In possibly the most famous sketch of the show's history 'More Cowbell,' the actor plays an essential center role.

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Candice Bergen - Though she hasn't hosted since 1990, the actress is also apart of the Five-Timers Club.

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Candice Bergen - Her most iconic appearances have been in 'Land Shark,' the famous Chevy Chase sketch and 'Toonces the Driving Cat.'

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Tom Hanks - Hollywood golden boy, Tom Hanks is an obvious SNL favorite. Being able to play Oscar-winning characters on the big screen and then switch to sketch comedy is no easy feat, and Hanks does this in the best way.

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Tom Hanks - As a member of the Five-Timer Club and repeated guest star, some of Hanks' best moments are playing himself in 'Celebrity Jeopardy' and 'Laser Cats: The Musical.'

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Chris Rock - Joining the show as a cast member in 1990, he and other new additions at the time (Chris Farley, Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider and David Spade) became known as the Bad Boys of SNL. This launched him into the comedian we know and love today.

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Chris Rock - Returning home to host, a couple of Rock's most iconic sketches are 'The Arguing Couple' and 'Swiftamine.'

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Martin Short - Beginning as a cast member for only one year, the actor and comedian has come back to host some of the most famous SNL episodes in recent history. With an incredible ability to take on a range of characters with passion and perfect resemblance, Short never fails to get big laughs.

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Martin Short - Some of his top moments are 'You’re A Rat Bastard, Charlie Brown' and his role as Jerry Lewis on 'Celebrity Jeopardy.'

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John Malkovich - This star has brought the perfect blend of dead-pan and wacky humor to the SNL stage on numerous occasions.

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John Malkovich - Some of his most memorable sketches are 'Calculator Christmas Gift' and the holiday special, 'John Malkovich reads 'Twas the Night before Christmas.''

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Jon Hamm - Most known for his stoic role in the show 'Mad Men,' Hamm was able to break out of drama and into comedy through his multiple SNL debuts.

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Jon Hamm - Some of his most memorable sketches are the hilarious 'Jon Hamm’s John Ham' and 'Don Draper’s Guide to Picking Up Women.'

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Louis C.K. - The stand-up comedian is known most for his often dark, observational bits. While not all stand-up stars can make the switch to sketch comedy, Louis C.K was a seamless addition to the cast, landing him a spot on this list.

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Louis C.K. - A couple of his top SNL moments were in 'Whoops! I Married a Lesbian' and 'Australian Screen Legends.'

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Seth MacFarlane - As a voice actor for the hit cartoon, 'Family Guy,' MacFarlane was able to bring some serious range to his SNL characters.

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Seth MacFarlane - Possibly his most memorable sketch was his spot-on impersonation of Olympian Ryan Lochte.

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Kevin Hart - The stand-up comic and actor is an SNL favorite time and time again. His hilarious delivery and high energy make the stage his own.

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Kevin Hart - Interestingly, early in his career, Hart auditioned for the SNL cast and allegedly bombed out! Now, after numerous appearances, it's safe to say he is a perfect fit for the show.

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Buck Henry - The actor, writer, and director was the first person to make the Five-Timers Club, and he did so twice!

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Buck Henry - An essential actor in the show's early years, Henry is probably remembered most for getting stabbed by John Belushi in the sketch, 'Samurai Delicatessen.'

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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson - So much more than muscles, the former wrestling champion first hosted in 2000 and now for a total of three shows. With excellent timing and an ability to blend with the cast and writers no matter the year, The Rock easily secured his spot on the list.

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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson - His top SNL moments are 'The Rock Obama' and his role as Clark Kent.

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George Carlin - As the first ever Saturday Night Live host, Carlin started it all and viewers are forever grateful.

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George Carlin - His opening monologue was an abbreviated version of some of his best stand-up bits, a technique that hosts have drawn inspiration from throughout the years.

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