Live Updates: Star-Studded Celebration of ‘SNL’ 50th Anniversary – Don’t Miss the Highlights!

Celebrating a milestone, “Saturday Night Live” marked its 50th anniversary with a star-studded special in New York. It felt like everyone who ever graced the show was in attendance, and the excitement was palpable.

Steve Martin opened the show, sharing his thoughts as someone who has hosted SNL 16 times. At 79 years old, he joked that he feels “like I’m 65, which is also not good.” His humor set the tone for an evening filled with laughs.

Martin quipped about his reaction to the anniversary announcement, saying he wanted to “leap with joy” but humorously added that he was hindered by his attire at the time.

Joining him were Martin Short and John Mulaney. Mulaney made a funny observation, noting that out of nearly 900 hosts over the years, only two have committed murder. It was a lighthearted moment that highlighted the show’s long and colorful history.

The musical acts included Sabrina Carpenter and Paul Simon, who performed “Homeward Bound.” Simon originally sang it on SNL in 1976, making it a nostalgic moment. Carpenter quipped that neither she nor her parents were born at that time, drawing laughs from the audience.

Throughout the season, SNL has been celebrating this historic milestone. The weekend’s events kicked off with a concert featuring big names like Miley Cyrus, Brittany Howard, Lil Wayne, and Paul McCartney.

Even amid the festivities, nerves were present. Amy Poehler, while on the red carpet, confessed she was a bit anxious about the live show. “We don’t usually do a red carpet before our show,” she explained, sharing how different the Sunday live broadcasts felt.

When asked about gifts for longtime producer Lorne Michaels, Poehler playfully dodged the question about her contribution. In contrast, Will Ferrell joked that he got Michaels a pony, while Paul Rudd mentioned he might send him a “box full of Omaha Steaks” next week, leaving viewers curious about his taste in gifts.

As the night unfolded, it was clear that “Saturday Night Live” is not just a show but a beloved institution, bringing generations together through laughter and memorable moments.