Gillis and McRae’s show will be the first new episode of “SNL” since “ SNL50: The Anniversary Special ,” which aired live on Sunday, Feb. 16, and is now available to stream on Peacock.

The special had everything you would expect from a "Saturday Night Live" 50th anniversary celebration, including dozens of guests, classic characters, and powerful musical performances. The post ‘SNL 50’ recap: Best moments from the 50th anniversary of ‘Saturday Night Live’ appeared first on Boston.

Original Saturday Night Live star Dan Aykroyd has addressed his notable absence from the star-studded SNL 50 anniversary event on Sunday, February 16. “Advantage of not attending – got to see every second of concert and show on TV,” Aykroyd, 72, wrote via X on Wednesday, February 19.

Saturday Night Live' musical guest Ashlee Simpson suffered technical problems during a now-infamous live performance

NEW YORK (AP) — “Saturday Night Live” was built with a cast of young no-names performing countercultural comedy. Fifty years later, it is firmly part of the culture, dictating mainstream comedy instead of throwing spitballs from the margins.

Hundreds of past and present Saturday Night Live cast and crew members came together last week to celebrate the show’s 50th anniversary. Throughout the week, documentary specials were released and a live concert celebrated the music of the sketch comedy institution.