SNL’s anniversary special was uneven, poignant — and very, very long
Live updates from SNL’s anniversary special, which marks 50 years since Lorne Michaels created “Saturday Night Live.”
‘SNL50’ Ratings: Anniversary Special Hits 14.8 Million Viewers on NBC, More Than 200% Above Season Average
That number is 202% above the average number of viewers who have tuned into each regular episode of “SNL” throughout its 50th season, which is 4.9 million — itself a 13% improvement on last season’s same-day viewership. And among the key adults 18-49 demographic, the special scored a 2.5 rating.
'SNL' stars past and present join 50th anniversary special
Adam Sandler, Amy Poehler, Chevy Chase, Eddie Murphy, Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Molly Shannon, Tina Fey and more will appear in "SNL50: The Anniversary Special."
8 thoughts on the 50th anniversary special for ‘Saturday Night Live’
What happened during SNL50? Three hours of slapdash sketch comedy and celebrity cameos, such as Eddie Murphy, Tina Fey, Paul Simon and Meryl Streep.
Dan Aykroyd addresses his absence from ‘SNL’ 50th anniversary
The Anniversary Special" after being the sole living "Saturday Night Live" original cast member to skip the event.
SNL gets massive viewership spike thanks to 50th anniversary special
Live received a giant boost in viewership over the weekend for its 50th anniversary special on television and streaming. The special’s total viewership across NBC and its streaming platform Peacock, both of which are owned by Comcast,
Where to Get the SNL50 Anniversary Special T-Shirt Before It's Gone
Live's 50th anniversary special was jam-packed with unforgettable moments. Rachel Dratch returned as Debbie Downer. Kim Kardashian guest starred alongside Will Ferrell in an iconic "Lawrence Welk" sketch.
SNL 50 Reminded Us Why Saturday Night Live Still Matters
After months of buildup, the sketch-comedy institution finally threw a weekend-long party for its half-century anniversary. GQ columnist Chris Black reports live from New York.
Dan Aykroyd Praises “SNL” 50th Anniversary Special as 'Triumphant' Following His Absence: 'Well Done as Usual'
The original member did not join his castmates in New York City for the special on Feb. 16, but he made sure to tune in from home — and send his love
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Detroit TV will air 1975's 'Saturday Night Live' premiere on Saturday — unlike 50 years ago
Detroit's NBC station will carry the first-ever 'Saturday Night Live' episode from 1975 on Saturday. WDIV-TV (Channel 4 ... show that made a star that first season out of metro Detroit's ...
“Saturday Night Live” continues season 50 with Shane Gillis' return and Lady Gaga doing double duty
When announcing Gillis' firing, SNL apologized for not being aware of his prior remarks and admitted that the "vetting ...
50 years and countless laughs: The best ‘Saturday Night Live’ sketches
The sketch show’s 50-year history has spawned countless pop culture moments. Sketches like “Wayne’s World” led to entire ...
‘Saturday Night Live’: Shane Gillis, Lady Gaga Set to Host in March
Following the 50th anniversary special, comedian Shane Gillis will host for the second time on March 1, with musical guest Tate McRae. Lady Gaga will be both the host and musical guest on March 8 — ...