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NBC Celebrates 'Saturday Night Live' 50th Anniversary with Special Events

NBC's 'SNL' marks its 50th anniversary with a weekend of festivities, including a live special, concerts, and nostalgic retrospectives featuring iconic cast members.

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'Saturday Night Live' is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a three-hour NBC special featuring beloved alumni like Chevy Chase and Adam Sandler, current cast members, and celebrity guests such as Paul McCartney and Tom Hanks. Events this weekend include a live concert on Peacock and reruns of classic episodes, highlighting the show's cultural impact over the decades. Reflective interviews will air with past writers and cast members, discussing the show's evolution and comedic legacy. Amidst mixed opinions on its humor, SNL remains a unique institution in late-night television.

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