Saturday Night Live’s 50th season has already delivered standout sketches, but revisiting some of the show’s most iconic characters is a must. Here are 15 hilarious sketches, characters, and moments from the last 50 years.
From the Blues Brothers to Roseanne Roseannadanna, SNL has brought us laughter and unforgettable characters. The Blues Brothers’ debut in 1976 spawned a No.1 album and film, while Gilda Radner’s Weekend Update reporter Roseanne Roseannadanna grossed out Jane Curtin in 1977.
Steve Martin and Dan Aykroyd reappeared as Czech immigrants in ‘2 Wild and Crazy Guys,’ a recurring sketch that showcased their comedic genius. Eddie Murphy spoofed Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, while Mike Myers played Wayne and Dana Carvey played Garth in the iconic sketch ‘Wayne’s World.’
Chris Farley’s motivational speaker Matt Foley was tasked with instilling fear into teenagers David Spade and Christina Applegate in ‘Van Down by the River.’ Adam Sandler introduced The Hanukkah Song on “Weekend Update” for the first time in 1994.
The show has continued to evolve, featuring Will Ferrell as wannabe cheerleaders Craig and Arianna, Molly Shannon’s energetic Sally O’Malley, and Bill Hader’s iconic Stefon character. Andy Samberg’s ‘D– in a Box’ showcased his musical talents, while Lorne Michaels created the hilarious ‘Californians’ soap opera sketch.
More recent additions include Maya Rudolph as Beyoncé on Hot Ones with Mikey Day and Kenan Thompson, Tom Hanks as David S. Pumpkins, and Bowen Yang’s Weekend Update character that made a splash in 2021. From Close Encounters to The Iceberg That Hit the Titanic, SNL has given us countless memorable moments.
As part of its 50th anniversary special airing on Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock, revisiting these classic sketches is essential for any SNL fan.
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