There is no new episode of "Saturday Night Live" on Saturday. Instead, NBC is re-broadcasting the show's first-ever episode from Oct. 11, 1975, starring comedian and host George Carlin and musical guests Billy Preston and Janis Ian.

Lorne Michaels’ premiere episode of the now beloved sketch comedy series, “Saturday Night Live,” is set to air tonight at the usual “SNL” time, ahead of the 50th anniversary special and red carpet event broadcasting Sunday, February 16 on NBC and Peacock.

The one missing thing from the “Saturday Night Live” reunion is a special devoted to the sports stars who’ve appeared on SNL, starting with Fran Tarkenton (Jan. 29, 1977) through

Sweeney debuted the androgynous Pat during a December 1990 episode of “SNL.” The premise of the recurring skit was that people couldn’t determine Pat’s gender. Sweeney wore a short black curly wig, thick glasses, and a Western-style shirt when portraying Pat.

Saturday Night Live is celebrating 50 years and got together a group of stars to commemorate the milestone. Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson were among the celebrities who attended SNL50: The Homecoming Concert and participated in a funny bit. During the concert special, host Jimmy Fallon clarified that the three-hour show would only present musical …

"SNL50: The Anniversary Special" will feature an impressive lineup of "SNL" alums, fan-favorite hosts, and iconic musical guests.

Fifty years old! Saturday Night Liv e transformed television comedy and pop culture. Edgy and unique, SNL dared to be different. It influenced television, films, music and even politics. It introduced the masses to an endless bucket of talent.