If you’re eager to partake in the festivities commemorating the 50th anniversary of “Saturday Night Live” this Saturday night, you’ll need to exercise some patience. The special anniversary episode, originally anticipated for Saturday, will instead air on Sunday night. This live, three-hour comedic extravaganza will grace our screens a day after the re-airing of the late-night show’s inaugural 1975 episode on NBC this past Saturday.
The eagerly awaited show will feature a star-studded lineup of guests for the February 16 broadcast. The impressive guest list includes the likes of 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, and Woody Harrelson.
In addition to the aforementioned guests, NBC has confirmed the participation of several former cast members for the special event. Notable names making a return to the “SNL” stage include 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, and Will Forte.
The “SNL” 50th anniversary special will be broadcast live from Studio 8H at Rockefeller Center on Sunday, February 16. Set to air at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, viewers can catch the show on NBC or stream it on Peacock.
For those eager to tune in, the anticipation remains high as fans eagerly await the grand celebration of this iconic show’s milestone anniversary.
