How to replay the ‘SNL’ 50th Anniversary Special? Here’s where to watch and stream it
NBC’s "Saturday Night Live" celebrated its 50th anniversary with a star-studded special, featuring legendary cast members and surprise guests. Find out who attended, who performed, and where to watch it.
NBC's "Saturday Night Live" marked its 50th anniversary with a spectacular three-hour live special on Sunday night, commemorating five decades of delivering laughter to television audiences across the U.S.
Airing just one day after NBC re-aired the very first SNL episode from 1975, the milestone special featured an array of celebrity guests and former cast members. Some of them including John Mulaney, Kim Kardashian, Dave Chappelle, Miley Cyrus, Adam Sandler, Tina Fey, Paul McCartney, Robert De Niro, Will Ferrell, Pete Davidson, Chris Rock, and Eddie Murphy.
Where to watch the 'SNL' 50th Anniversary Special
For those looking to relive the historic event, the special is available to stream on Peacock, allowing fans to catch all the unforgettable moments from one of television’s most iconic comedy shows.
Who performed and appeared on the SNL Special?
The night was filled with unforgettable performances from Paul McCartney, Sabrina Carpenter, Miley Cyrus, Brittany Howard, Lil Wayne, and The Roots. Additionally, a star-studded lineup of guests made appearances, including Tom Hanks, Adam Driver, Steve Martin, Robert De Niro, and Peyton Manning.
When did SNL start on American Television?
"Saturday Night Live" was created by Lorne Michaels, a Canadian-American television producer and writer. Michaels, alongside Dick Ebersol, developed the show, which premiered on October 11, 1975, with comedian George Carlin as the first-ever host. The original cast featured comedy greats such as Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Chevy Chase, Jane Curtin, Garrett Morris, Laraine Newman, Gilda Radner, and George Coe.
Which SNL members cast have died?
Over its 50-year run, "Saturday Night Live" has featured more than 100 cast members, with some leaving an indelible mark on comedy before passing away. According to People Magazine, the show has lost several former stars, including:
- John Belushi
- Chris Farley
- Phil Hartman
- Gilda Radner
- Norm Macdonald
- Gilbert Gottfried
- Peter Aykroyd
- Jan Hooks
- Michael O’Donoghue
- Don Pardo