The Anniversary Celebration,' which featured iconic sketches, musical performances and appearances from former cast members.

The Anniversary Special” on Sunday evening, the first of many many comedians o take the stage at Studio 8H for the star-studded event. “I can’t believe I made it here in time. It was only a few days ago that Lorne told me I was doing the monologue,

Sabrina Carpenter and Paul Simon open Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary (NBC/Universal)

Paul Simon and Sabrina Carpenter opened the 50th anniversary celebration of “Saturday Night Live." The 83-year-old Simon, who has been a constant on the show since it began in 1975,

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The 50th anniversary special for “Saturday Night Live” began with music generations colliding, with Paul Simon and Sabrina Carpenter singing “Homeward Bound.”

Bill Murray showed up on 'Weekend Update' to mock the anchors, Tom Hanks introduced an "In Memoriam" segment devoted to "characters and sketches that have aged horribly" and other highlights.

Steve Martin led off the “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary show with a monologue, a familiar scene given all the times the legendary actor and comedian has hosted NBC’s late night show. Martin, one of the shows most prolific hosts and guests since the first season in 1975,

Paul Shaffer, Scarlett Johansson, Alex Moffat, Emil Wakim, Chloe Fineman, James Austin John, Paul Rudd, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Devon Walker, Taran Killem, Ana Gasteyer, John Mulaney,

Steve Martin says that Martin Short and Maya Rudolph have tested positive for Covid after attending the "Saturday Night Live" 50th anniversary special on Sunday.

It’s hard to believe that Saturday Night Live is almost old enough to qualify for AARP benefits. Yet the groundbreaking sketch comedy series is indeed celebrating five decades on the air, commemorated with a 50th Anniversary Special on Sunday night.