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- What time is the ‘SNL’ 50th anniversary episode tonight? Here’s where to watch and stream (usatoday.com)
Get ready to celebrate! “Saturday Night Live” is marking its 50th anniversary with a star-studded special.
The three-hour live event airs Sunday night at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m.
PT. It comes hot on the heels of NBC’s re-airing of the very first “SNL” episode from 1975.
The guest list reads like a who’s who of Hollywood. Expect to see 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.
A slew of “SNL” alumni are also returning for the special. Confirmed names 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 special will broadcast live from its usual home, Studio 8H in Rockefeller Center. You can catch it on NBC or stream it on Peacock.
This season’s “SNL” cast, including both returning favorites and newcomers, will also be part of the festivities. Returning cast members include Michael Che, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman, Heidi Gardner, Marcello Hernández, James Austin Johnson, Colin Jost, Michael Longfellow, Ego Nwodim, Ashley Padilla, Sarah Sherman, Kenan Thompson, Devon Walker, Emil Wakim, Jane Wickline, and Bowen Yang. New to the cast this season are Ashley Padilla, Emil Wakim, and Jane Wicklin.