The “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) 50th anniversary special drew nearly 15 million viewers, making it NBC’s most-watched prime-time entertainment telecast in five years. The three-and-a-half-hour extravaganza featured comedy sketches, celebrity musical performances, and surprise cameos, attracting a massive audience.
The show kicked off with a star-studded opening monologue by Paul Simon, Sabrina Carpenter, and Steve Martin, followed by appearances from notable celebrities like Aubrey Plaza, Meryl Streep, Jack Nicholson, Amy Poehler, Jimmy Fallon, Heidi Gardner, Kenan Thompson, Jane Curtin, Will Ferrell, and Paul McCartney.
The special’s viewership totals included live streaming figures for Peacock, NBC’s streaming service. While it fell short of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which has consistently been the network’s biggest viewership draw in recent years, SNL’s 50th anniversary celebration marked a significant milestone for the beloved comedy series.
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