Saturday Night Live celebrated its 50th anniversary with high-profile cameos and fan-favorite sketches while also reflecting on its complex history. The special included humorous moments, like Bowen Yang and Andy Samberg addressing anxiety among cast members, and poignant tributes, such as Miley Cyrus' and Brittney Howard’s rendition of "Nothing Compares 2 U," which acknowledged the show's past treatment of Sinéad O'Connor. A tribute montage, presented by Tom Hanks, highlighted not just departed cast members but also the show's outdated and problematic content, creating a bittersweet atmosphere that intertwined celebration with remorse.
The 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live felt more candid about its own history, contrasting celebratory moments with reflections on past mistakes and controversies.
Miley Cyrus and Brittney Howard’s performance of 'Nothing Compares 2 U' paid homage to Prince and Sinéad O’Connor while subtly addressing SNL's past treatment of O'Connor.
Original cast member Garrett Morris highlighted the show's history, reminding viewers of sketches that, though beloved, now carry problematic or painful associations.
A montage introduced by Tom Hanks served to catalog not only the deaths of cast members but also the uncomfortable reality of past sketches that haven't aged well.
Collection
[
|
...
]