An original cast member praises Saturday Night Live‘s 50th anniversary special despite not attending the event in person. SNL 50, which aired on NBC, featured a lineup of returning cast members, musical performances, and tributes celebrating five decades of the long-running sketch-comedy show. Since its premiere in 1975, SNL has remained a staple of late-night television, launching the careers of numerous comedians, including Eddie Murphy, Will Ferrell, and Tina Fey. Since its February 16 release, SNL50 has received rave reviews.