The fervently awaited 50th-anniversary extravaganza of “Saturday Night Live” is poised to grace screens this upcoming weekend. Entitled “SNL 50: The Anniversary Special,” this live, three-hour comedic spectacle is scheduled to be broadcast on Sunday, February 16, a day after NBC plans to re-air the show’s inaugural 1975 episode. Set to unfold live from Studio 8H in the iconic Rockefeller Center at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, the special can be savored on NBC or streamed via Peacock.
NBC has tantalizingly disclosed a plethora of guest appearances lined up for the momentous occasion, encompassing former hosts, cast members, writers, and musical talents, in addition to a constellation of comedy luminaries.
Among the illustrious guest stars gracing the “SNL 50: The Anniversary Special,” as divulged by NBC, are the following Hollywood luminaries. Furthermore, the prospect of surprise appearances adds an extra layer of intrigue and excitement to the star-studded event:
– Adam Driver
– Ayo Edebiri
– Bad Bunny
– Dave Chappelle
– John Mulaney
– Kim Kardashian
– Martin Short
– Miley Cyrus
– Paul McCartney
– Paul Simon
– Pedro Pascal
– Peyton Manning
– Quinta Brunson
– Robert De Niro
– Sabrina Carpenter
– Scarlett Johansson
– Steve Martin
– Tom Hanks
– Woody Harrelson
On February 10, NBC officially confirmed the attendance of former cast members at the special event, a roster that includes a galaxy of comedy stars past and present:
– Adam Sandler
– Amy Poehler
– Andy Samberg
– Chevy Chase
– Chris Rock
– Eddie Murphy
– Fred Armisen
– Garrett Morris
– Jane Curtin
– Jason Sudeikis
– Jimmy Fallon
– Kate McKinnon
– Kenan Thompson
– Kristen Wiig
– Laraine Newman
– Maya Rudolph
– Molly Shannon
– Pete Davidson
– Seth Meyers
– Tina Fey
– Tracy Morgan
– Will Ferrell
– Will Forte
For those eager to tune in to the “SNL” 50th-anniversary special, mark your calendars for Sunday, February 16, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, as it will be simulcast on NBC and available for streaming on Peacock.
Delving into the cast of Season 50, familiar faces making a return include:
– Michael Che
– Mikey Day
– Andrew Dismukes
– Chloe Fineman
– Heidi Gardner
– Marcello Hernández
– James Austin Johnson
– Colin Jost
– Michael Longfellow
– Ego Nwodim
– Ashley Padilla
