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'SNL' fact check: How much of 'Saturday Night' film is real?

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" Saturday Night " is a frenetic version of the 90-minute span before the first episode aired live on Oct. 11, 1975 .

Director Jason Reitman 's movie plays like a comedy freight train just barely staying on the tracks.

John Belushi was nowhere to be found and refused to sign his NBC contract until showtime.

Billy Crystal was slated to be a part of the original " SNL " cast but his bit never made it on air.

Chevy Chase became famous for his " Saturday Night" Weekend Update bit .

Chase was originally hired as a writer.

Lorne Michaels was going to take on that task, but long before the first episode handed it to Chase .

" SNL " is referred to in the show as the "American Python" .

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