In 1979, the Emmy and Grammy winner took to Broadway to perform a one-woman show, “Gilda Live.” Included were some of her most beloved “SNL” characters, including Baba Wawa, a spoof of Barbara Walters. The show was filmed and released as a movie.

Over the decades, some seasons were better than others, with breakout stars like Eddie Murphy, Adam Sandler, Tina Fey, Will Ferrell, Mike Myers and more following the original seven. So what became of the very first cast, the freshman class, post-“SNL?” Here’s a catchup.

Live” will kick off its 50th season with a 73-year-old rookie as the host. Jean Smart, who on Sunday won the Emmy for best actress in a comedy for her role as Deborah Vance in “Hacks,” will host “SNL” for the first time when the show begins its season on Sept.

Live reaching its milestone 50th season, a slew of star-studded hosts and musical guests have been tapped to kick off the fall episodes. SNL confirmed the lineup of its October and November shows via social media on Wednesday.