NBC’s Star-Studded Anniversary Special Celebrates Saturday Night Live 50 Years
This Sunday, tune in to NBC at 8 p.m. Saturday Night Live is celebrating its 50th birthday! The special will feature a variety of celebrities and comedic legends to celebrate the legacy of this iconic sketch comedy program. You can expect a night full of unforgettable moments, funny sketches and heartfelt tributes for the show which has been shaping American comedy over half a decade.
The celebration of this milestone promises to be a blend of nostalgia, contemporary humor and beloved SNL alumni sharing the same stage. This special pays tribute to SNL’s impact on TV and popular culture.
Chevy Chase and Garrett Morris from the original cast will be there, as are Laraine and Laraine, Jane Curtin and Laraine, Newman. Other SNL stars confirmed include Adam Sandler Amy Poehler Andy Samberg Chris Rock Eddie Murphy Fred Armisen Jason Sudeikis Jimmy Fallon Kate McKinnon Kenan Thomson Kristen Wiig Maya Rudolph Molly Shannon Pete Davidson Seth Meyers Tina Fey Tracy Morgan Will Ferrell and Will Forte.
**Don’t Miss the Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special:**
* **Date:** Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025
* **Time:** 8:00 PM ET
* **Channel:** NBC
* **Stream:** Fubo ([watch for free](https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/networks/nbc?irad=361132&irmp=5565082&subId1=Saturday%2520Night%2520Live%252050th%2520Anniversary&sharedid=Newsweek%2520Sports))
It won’t be just SNL vets who will appear in the anniversary special. Hollywood’s top stars are scheduled to appear, adding excitement to the celebrations. Adam Driver is confirmed as a celebrity, along with Ayo Edebiri and Bad Bunny. Also on the list are Kim Kardashian, Martin Short (Kim Kardashian), Miley Cyrus Paul McCartney Paul Simon Pedro Pascal Peyton Manning Quinta Braunson Robert De Niro Sabrina Carpenter Scarlett Johansson Steve Martin Tom Hanks Woody Harrelson.
According to current and ex-producers and writers, the 50th anniversary celebration was meticulously planned over years. Lorne Mikels, the Executive Producer and creator of SNL, is known for his devotion to quality and comedy timing. He has carefully selected this event in order to make it a unique experience full of laughter and memories.
In anticipation of the anniversary, NBC recently re-aired the very first episode of SNL, originally titled *NBC’s Saturday Night*, which aired on October 11, 1975, giving viewers a glimpse into the show’s humble beginnings.
The *Saturday Night Live* 40th-anniversary special in 2015 set a high bar, featuring a legendary cold open led by Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake along with a monologue from Steve Martin with a bevy of cameos. Sources indicate that the episode celebrating its 50th anniversary will be bigger and even better. Expect more sketches, surprise appearances, and a celebration of all things *Saturday Night Live* – a show that continues to be topical, surprising, and always, unapologetically funny.
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