Saturday Night Live Presents a Star-Studded Musical Tribute to the Past Five Decades of New York City

Lori Dorn
February 19, 2025

Saturday Night Live presented a rather humorous and nostalgic star-studded musical tribute to the ever-evolving personality of New York City over the past five decades, which aired during the SNL50: The Anniversary Special on Saturday, February 16, 2025. The musical featured a number of past and current cast members, hosts, staff musicians, musical guests and more.

In 1975, two wide-eyed newcomers to New York City (David Spade, Pete Davidson) approach a hot dog salesman.

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One of the best moments of the musical was when Paul Schaffer and GE Smith reunited for a couple of licks.

Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.