If Lorne Michaels is the father of “Saturday Night Live,” then Rosie Shuster is its criminally under-acknowledged mother. Michaels may be prolific for his ability to wrangle talent and reassure network heads, but Shuster was vital in establishing the tone of this comedy institution that turns 50 this year.

Well, we’ve gone through the show’s 50 seasons and ranked our 30 favorite performers from the show’s history. If we left some of your favorite cast members out, you can direct all complaints to Matt Foley at his van down by the river. Let’s dive in, shall we?