‘SNL’ To Air First Ever Episode Ahead Of 50th Anniversary Special
Take a trip down memory lane to see where it all started for Saturday Night Live.
Watch the very first episode February 15th, one day before NBC’s three-hour special celebrating the show’s 50th anniversary. The 1975 episode, hosted by George Carlin, featured original cast Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Chevy Chase, Jane Curtin, Garrett Morris, Laraine Newman and Gilda Radner. The show also had music from Billy Preston and Janice Ian, plus appearances by Andy Kaufman and Jim Henson.
The 50th anniversary special airs on Feb. 16, featuring a star-studded lineup including Miley Cyrus, Paul McCartney, and Robert De Niro.