There are no new episodes of Saturday Night Live this Saturday night, but there is a special re-run that can be seen ahead of Sunday’s 50th anniversary special for the long-standing comedy show.
On February 15th, NBC will rebroadcast its first “SNL” from October 11th, 1975.
Comedian George Carlin, who passed away in 2008, hosted an episode from 50 years ago. American singers and songwriters Billy Preston and Janice Ian have teamed up in advance as music guests. The show also featured a sketch of comedian Andy Kaufman and Muppet creator Jim Henson.
Prior to that, NBC will be airing the documentary “Ladies & Gentlemen…50 Years of SNL Music.”
Here’s what you’ll expect from “SNL” on February 15th:
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The first “SNL” episode of 1975 will air on NBC on Saturday, February 15th at 11:30pm ET/PT.
Viewers can also stream it and stream past episodes on Peacock.
Cast of the first “SNL” episode
The title, titled “NBC’s Saturday Night,” includes the following: Premier Television’s first watched cast known as “Primetime Player Not Ready”:
Dan Aykroydjohn Belushichevy Chasejane Curtingarrett Morrislaraine Newmangilda Radner
“SNL” 50th Anniversary Ceremony Lineup
This weekend will be packed with programming to celebrate the show’s 50th anniversary with SNL 50: The Homecoming Concert starting Friday, February 14th. Select IMAX Theater in Regal Cinemas.
The concert, hosted by Jimmy Fallon, will feature performances from Arcade Fire, The Backstreet Boys, Bad Bunny, Bonnie Raitt and Brandi Carlisle.
The much-anticipated “SNL 50: Anniversary Special” is scheduled to air on NBC at 8pm (ET/5pm) on Sunday, February 16th. You can also stream it with Peacock. The three-hour comedy show will air live from Rockefeller Center Studio 8H.
NBC has announced several special guest appearances, including former hosts, cast members, writers and music guests, in addition to the comedy A-listers.
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