As Rockefeller Center prepares itself for “Saturday Night Live’s” 50th Anniversary, tributes are held for some of SNL’s most iconic skits and cast members. NBC New York’s Gus Rosendale reports.
"Saturday Night Live" will celebrate 50 years of sketches, humor, celebrities and musical guests Sunday night in a live special from Rockefeller Center.
A three-plus-hour primetime special will be preceded by a live red carpet as stars arrive for the celebration in midtown Manhattan.
Here's what to know about the SNL 50 timing and how to watch:
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WATCH HEREWhat time is the SNL 50 special Sunday?
"SNL 50: The Anniversary Special" will air live at 8 p.m. Eastern, 5 p.m. Pacific on Sunday, Feb. 16.
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When does the 'SNL' 50th anniversary special air?
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"SNL's" 50th anniversary special will air Sunday, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. EST. It's a special live primetime SNL!
What time is the SNL 50 red carpet?
Before the show, "SNL" alum Leslie Jones, "Sunday TODAY" host Willie Geist and comedian Matt Rogers will interview some of the program's biggest stars as they get ready.
"SNL50: The Red Carpet" will begin at 7 p.m. EST.
Where can I watch the "SNL" 50th anniversary special?
Sunday's special will air on NBC and Peacock.
