From some of Adam Sandler’s funniest quotes to the hilarious SNL clips on their YouTube channel, I’ve enjoyed the television show for a while. Of course, when Saturday Night f

In honor of the 50th anniversary of "Saturday Night Live," NBC will show the first episode that aired on Oct. 11, 1975.

The episode built him a monumental pedestal. He reprised several famous characters, including the inner-city children’s host Mr. Robinson and an adult version of the “Our Gang” urchin Buckwheat, opposite Mary Gross as the squeaky-haired and deranged Alfalfa.

What happened during SNL50? Three hours of slapdash sketch comedy and celebrity cameos, such as Eddie Murphy, Tina Fey, Paul Simon and Meryl Streep.

All the celebrations have led up to “SNL50: The Anniversary Special,” which airs on NBC and Peacock on Sunday, Feb. 16, at 8 p.m. EST. Prior to the live broadcast, “SNL50: The Red Carpet” will feature interviews with the star-studded guest list.

‘Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary’ special airs today, Sunday, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. Eastern on NBC. If you want to watch the milestone special but don’t have cable, no worries. You can catch it for free on streaming services including FuboTV and DirecTV Stream. You can also stream on Sling and get half off your first month.

Steve Martin, Bill Murray, Paul McCartney, Eddie Murphy and Alec Baldwin were just some of the stars at "SNL50: The Anniversary Celebration" which aired live from New York, of course.

Aykroyd did not provide a reason for missing the event. He was the sole living member of the original “SNL” cast who didn’t attend the anniversary show, which aired live on NBC and Peacock on Sunday, Feb. 16.