The retired Oscar winner set the stage for Sandler’s comedic yet heartfelt song that honored the show's historic half-century on the air.

Saturday Night Live has celebrated its 50th anniversary with a star-studded special, packed with nostalgia, humor, and emotional tributes. Adam Sandler's heartfelt musical performance stood out, earning him a standing ovation from the celebrity-filled ...

In a star-studded special celebrating 50 years of “Saturday Night Live,” a cameo by one Hollywood legend stood out among many surprise appearances.

Actor Adam Sandler attended SNL 50: The Anniversary Special in New York on Sunday, February 16. Accompanied by his wife, Jackie Sandler, the longtime comedian was dressed to the nines in a black tuxedo complete with a bow tie.

The Saturday Night Live tribute song that Adam Sandler performed on the show’s 50th anniversary special poked fun at a range of cast members, hosts and staffers over the show’s half-century run. One of them, former musical guest Kanye West, appreciated the shout-out, unflattering as it was.

The actor's acoustic performance featured a special shoutout to some of SNL's most beloved late cast members NBC Adam Sandler got emotional during his musical tribute to Saturday Night Live.

Adam Sandler’s performance at Sunday night’s “ SNL50: Anniversary Special” was one of the most memorable moments of the night — even before it began. The performance was introduced by Jack Nicholson, who received loud applause inside Studio 8H.

Among those whose names have been thrown around as candidates to take over the job if and when Michaels finally hands over the reins, are Steve Higgins, Tina Fey, Seth Meyers, and even the show's longest-serving cast member, Kenan Thompson. And now Speedy.

Early show cast members — Robin Duke, Joe Piscopo, Terry Sweeney — were among the evening’s earliest red carpet arrivals. A chorus of “Garrett, Garrett” rang out from the carpet’s fan section as original cast member Garrett Morris made his debut.

Jack Nicholson introduced Adam Sandler, who sang a new song about "Saturday Night Live," on Sunday's special celebrating the show's 50th anniversary.

The 50th anniversary celebration of “Saturday Night Live” is so big, it’s not even on Saturday. Airing Sunday and spanning three hours, the live “SNL50: The Anniversary Celebration” will assemble a dream team of stars who have helped the show become an enduring pop culture force.

It’s hard to believe that Saturday Night Live is almost old enough to qualify for AARP benefits. Yet the groundbreaking sketch comedy series is indeed celebrating five decades on the air, commemorated with a 50th Anniversary Special on Sunday night.