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Jack Nicholson Introduces Adam Sandler’s ‘SNL’ Tribute Song During 50th Anniversary Special
The retired Oscar winner set the stage for Sandler’s comedic yet heartfelt song that honored the show's historic half-century on the air.
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Justin Baldoni’s Lawyer Criticizes Ryan Reynolds’ ‘SNL’ Joke Mocking Blake Lively Feud
Baldoni's attorney, Bryan Freedman, commented on the Reynolds and Lively's 'SNL 50' gag.
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Missed It Live? Here’s How to Watch the ‘SNL’ 50th Anniversary Special Online
Legendary alums, current cast members and the biggest names in music joined together to celebrate 50 years of 'Saturday Night Live.'
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TV Ratings: ‘SNL50’ Scores Nearly 15M Viewers for NBC and Peacock
The three-hour-plus special celebrated the comedy institution's five decades on the air.
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Aubrey Plaza Honors Late Husband Jeff Baena on ‘SNL50’ in First Public Appearance at Since His Death
Baena, who married Plaza in 2021, died on Jan. 3.
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Sabrina Carpenter and Paul Simon Perform “Homeward Bound” to Open ‘SNL’ 50th Anniversary Special
The Grammy winners performed a touching duet of Simon & Garfunkel’s “Homeward Bound,” which he sang on the show decades earlier in 1976.
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‘SNL’ Reveals Guests for 50th Anniversary Special
Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, Dave Chappelle, Steve Martin and Miley Cyrus are among those set to appear.
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‘SNL 50: The Homecoming Concert’: Four Things the TV Cameras Missed
Jon Hamm dancing in the lobby, a strategically star-studded seating arrangement and a muted audience reaction to Chevy Chase are just some of the things that didn't make the broadcast for the big reunion concert.
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How to Stream ‘SNL50: The Homecoming Concert,’ a Live Special Celebrating the Show’s Musical Legacy
Hosted by 'SNL' alum Jimmy Fallon, the star-studded concert will include performances from Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, Bad Bunny, Arcade Fire, The Roots and many more.
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Volkswagen Brings Back ‘SNL’ “The Californians” Cast Ahead of 50th Anniversary
A new spot from the car maker features former castmembers Fred Armisen, Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig.
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NBC Will Re-Air the First ‘SNL’ Ahead of 50th Anniversary Special
The show, then called 'NBC's Saturday Night,' debuted on Oct. 11, 1975.
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‘SNL’ Books Star-Studded Live 50th Anniversary Concert Special on Peacock
Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, Arcade Fire, The Roots and David Byrne are among the scheduled performers for the event, hosted by Jimmy Fallon.
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