Paul Simon and Sabrina Carpenter duetted on Simon’s song “Homeward Bound” and five-decade “Saturday Night Live” luminary Steve Martin delivered the monologue to open the a 50th anniversary special celebrating the sketch institution that was overflowing with famous former cast members, superstar hosts and other A-list guests.
The 83-year-old Simon has been essential to “SNL” since its earliest episodes in 1975, and performed on the first show after the 9/11 attacks. He was joined by the 25-year-old pop sensation of the moment, Carpenter.
“I sang this song with George Harrison on ‘Saturday Night Live’ in 1976,” Simon said.
“I was not born then,” Carpenter said, getting a laugh. “And neither were my parents,” she added, getting a bigger laugh.
Fifty seasons of “Saturday Night Live” sketches, songs and special guests are being celebrated for the show’s landmark anniversary. The show is airing on NBC and streaming on Peacock.
