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NBC says The “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary celebration was watched by nearly 15 million viewers

Fifty seasons of “Saturday Night Live” sketches, songs and special guests will be celebrated as the variety show celebrates its landmark anniversary

Paul Simon and Sabrina Carpenter opened the 50th anniversary celebration of “Saturday Night Live."

Paul Simon and Sabrina Carpenter opened the 50th anniversary celebration of “Saturday Night Live" and Paul McCartney closed it down

The discovery of hundreds of unmarked graves at an Indian residential school in Canada in 2021 was just the catalyst for “Sugarcane."

The discovery of hundreds of unmarked graves at an Indian residential school in Canada in 2021 was just the catalyst for “Sugarcane."

The discovery of hundreds of unmarked graves at an Indian residential school in Canada in 2021 was just the catalyst for “Sugarcane."

Legions of comedic talent have paraded through NBC’s Studio 8H, whether as cast members, writers or hosts of “Saturday Night Live.”

In a feast of special programming, NBC is celebrating the 50th anniversary of “Saturday Night Live” this weekend

The 50th anniversary celebration of “Saturday Night Live” is so big, it’s not even on Saturday