The extravaganza came after months of celebrations of “Saturday Night Live,” which premiered Oct. 11, 1975, with an original cast that included John Belushi, Chase and Gilda Radner.

FILE - "Saturday Night Live" host Bill Murray, a former cast member, is pictured with producer Lorne Michaels, left, during rehearsals on March 19, 1987, in New York.

Paul Simon and Sabrina Carpenter duetted on Simon’s “Homeward Bound” to open the show, five-decade “Saturday Night Live” luminary Steve Martin delivered the monologue, and Paul McCartney gave an epic ...

Paul Simon and Sabrina Carpenter opened the 50th anniversary celebration of “Saturday Night Live" and Paul McCartney closed it down. The 83-year-old Simon, who has been a constant on the ...

‘Saturday Night Live’ celebrates 50 years with comedy, music and show’s many, many famous friends February 17, 2025 at 11:09 a.m. by ANDREW DALTON / AP Entertainment Writer ...

Things to Do Entertainment ‘Saturday Night Live’ celebrates 50 years with comedy, music and show’s many, many famous friends It’s become appointment television over the years as the show has skewered ...