The former cast member performed a tribute that was both funny and emotional on SNL50: The Anniversary Special.

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 ...

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Feb. 17 (UPI) --Screen legend Jack Nicholson-- a three-time Oscar-winner who hasn't appeared in a film since 2010's How Do You Know-- introduced Adam Sandler, who sang a new song about Saturday Night Live, on Sunday's special celebrating the show's 50th ...

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.

The night was packed full of A-list stars, including Pedro Pascal, Woody Harrelson, Blake Lively, Aubrey Plaza, Robert De Niro, Scarlett Johansson, and Jon Hamm. However, perhaps the biggest star of all was multi-time Oscar winner Meryl Streep, making her first-ever appearance on the long-running sketch show.

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