India, Oct. 19 -- A breeding ground for pure comedic genius, Saturday Night Live (SNL) has spawned numerous comedians, actors and writers who went on to earn much fame and moolah in the entertainment industry. The richest SNL cast members are proof of the show's mettle and why every comedian dreams of featuring in its talented roster.

When SNL hit the air in 1975, little did the "Not Ready for Prime Time Players" - cast members Chevy Chase, Gilda Radner, John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Jane Curtin, Laraine Newman and Garrett Morris - know they were launching a cultural revolution. What started as an unpredictable sketch show evolved into a Saturday-night ritual packed with sharp satire, social commentary, celebrity impersonations, and everyth...