SNL50: The Anniversary Special premiered live on February 16, 2025, on NBC and Peacock to commemorate Saturday Night Live’s 50 years on air. Hosted in front of a live audience at Studio 8H, the show brought back SNL legends, current cast members, and celebrity guests, including Steve Martin, Paul Simon, Miley Cyrus, Paul McCartney, and many more. The event featured a mix of classic sketch revivals, musical performances, and heartfelt tributes reflecting the cultural impact of SNL over five decades. With nearly 15 million viewers tuning in, the special became a defining moment for the series, blending comedy history with modern entertainment. It also included red carpet moments and honored SNL’s influence on pop culture.
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original SNL cast’s biggest stars Chevy Chase was not included prominently in the special. Chase, one of the founding Weekend Update anchors and a key figure in the early years, was reportedly expected to appear but ended up excluded from major segments, a decision that publicly upset him and became part of the behind-the-scenes story surrounding the anniversary event. people.com
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