Original "Saturday Night Live" Premiere Episode to Re-Air on NBC
On February 15, NBC will broadcast the inaugural episode of "Saturday Night Live" in honor of the show's upcoming 50th anniversary.
Historical Significance
Originally aired on October 11, 1975, the episode featured:
* Host: George Carlin
* Musical Guests: Billy Preston and Janice Ian
* Cast: Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Chevy Chase, Jane Curtin, Garrett Morris, Laraine Newman, Gilda Radner
Nostalgic Value
The premiere episode showcases an array of iconic moments, including:
* A guest appearance by Andy Kaufman
* A sketch created by Muppets creator Jim Henson
Anniversary Celebration
The rebroadcast is part of NBC's extensive 50th anniversary campaign for "SNL," which includes:
* Thanksgiving and Christmas specials featuring classic holiday sketches
* The documentary "Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music"
* The docuseries "SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night"
Anniversary Episode
On February 16, NBC will air a three-hour special, "SNL50: The Anniversary Episode," featuring an illustrious lineup of guests:
* Adam Driver
* Ayo Edebiri
* Bad Bunny
* Dave Chappelle
* John Mulaney
* Kim Kardashian
* Martin Short
* Miley Cyrus
* Paul McCartney
* Paul Simon
* Pedro Pascal
* Peyton Manning
* Quinta Brunson
* Robert De Niro
* Sabrina Carpenter
* Scarlett Johansson
* Steve Martin
* Tom Hanks
* Woody Harrelson