'SNL' legends say comedy has become bigger, 'snarkier' and more political

Legendary "Saturday Night Live" cast members Jon Lovitz, Kevin Nealon, and Siobhan Fallon Hogan are reflecting on how comedy has changed since they started in the business, stating that it is more popular than ever -- and has more snark than it once did. Ahead of SNL's 50th anniversary special, Sunday, the three spoke to Fox News Digital about how the comedy landscape, particularly the stand-up comedy scene, has evolved in the era of social media and divisive politics -- marveling at how comedians have exploded in popularity in recent years and developed a freer form and more biting style. "When I started comedy, it was totally different. And it was a totally different time and generation, and it was not as much short attention span. I can look back at some of the sketches on SNL, and they're a lot longer than they are now because of the short attention span," Nealon told Fox, adding, "I think also comedy may have gotten a little more snarkier."